Storeperson (Grade 1), Pharmacy

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Staff wellbeing program

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Barwon Health’s University Hospital Geelong Pharmacy team is seeking a Pharmacy Storeperson to support safe, accurate stock supply of medicines, fluids and other pharmacy stock across Barwon Health.

You will receive, store deliveries, pick and distribute stock to wards and external sites, operate the pharmacy robot and assist with fluid replenishment. This role offers ongoing training in a supportive teaching hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow processes and procedures.
• Flexible and reliable approach with high responsibility.
• Previous pharmacy, warehousing, stores experience is desirable.
• Good computer skills and ability to work with electronic systems.
• Commitment to providing safe, efficient and high-quality service to patients and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack and safely store pharmaceutical and fluid deliveries, including maintaining cold chain requirements.
• Operate the pharmacy robot to input and pick stock.
• Accurately and efficiently pick and pack orders for wards and external sites.
• Complete fluid imprest checks and replenish stock as required.
• Monitor stock levels, expiry dates and discrepancies, escalating issues to the Purchasing team.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe pharmacy store environment.
• Support weekend ward fluid replenishment and other store activities as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Computer skills

Pharmacy/warehousing experience

Tools

Electronic inventory system

Job description

Job Category -Other Professionals - Pharmacy

• Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
• Join a dedicated, innovative pharmacy team
• Ongoing training and development in a supportive teaching hospital environment

About the role

Join the Pharmacy team at University Hospital Geelong as a Pharmacy Storeperson, supporting the safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines, fluids and other pharmacy stock across Barwon Health.

Working alongside a dedicated and supportive pharmacy team, you’ll receive and store deliveries, pick and distribute stock to wards and external sites, operate the pharmacy robot and assist with fluid replenishment. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a hospital pharmacy environment, with ongoing training and support provided.

This position works 7 days per fortnight, from 7:30am to 2:30pm, with additional hours available from time to time to support leave coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack and safely store pharmaceutical and fluid deliveries, including maintaining cold chain requirements
• Operate the pharmacy robot to input and pick stock
• Accurately and efficiently pick and pack orders for wards and external sites
• Complete fluid imprest checks and replenish stock as required
• Monitor stock levels, expiry dates and discrepancies, escalating issues to the Purchasing team
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe pharmacy store environment
• Support weekend ward fluid replenishment and other store activities as required

What we're looking for

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and follow processes and procedures
• Flexible and reliable approach, with the ability to work with a high degree of responsibility
• Previous pharmacy, warehousing, stores or similar experience is desirable
• Good computer skills and the ability to work with electronic systems
• A commitment to providing safe, efficient and high-quality service to patients and clinical teams

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)