Supervising Pharmacy Technician

South Metropolitan Health Service; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Location-based allowances

Job summary

South Metropolitan Health Service in Rockingham is seeking an experienced Supervising Pharmacy Technician to coordinate medication procurement, distribution and inventory management by pharmacy technical staff.

The role includes supervision, training, credentialing, rostering, and ensuring seamless integration of dispensary services with other pharmacy functions. A permanent part-time opportunity at 0.4 FTE is available, with a potential job share arrangement if appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the delivery of medication procurement, distribution and inventory management by pharmacy technical staff.
• Supervises, trains, credentialing, competency development and rostering of technical staff within the Pharmacy department.

Job description

Position Profile and Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Supervising Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Rockingham Peel Group. This position coordinates the delivery of medication procurement, distribution and inventory management services by pharmacy technical staff in accordance with the state tender, local and WA Government Procurement Policies and Guidelines. The position has a thorough understanding of various pharmacy services delivered and ensures a seamless integration between those services (including dispensary services), that relate to technical staff. This position also participates in and provides direct supervision, training, credentialing, competency development and rostering of all technical staff within the Pharmacy department. Permanent Part Time opportunity for 0.4 FTE (30.4 hours per fortnight). Job Share Arrangement may be available if deemed appropriate for the role.

About us

At South Metropolitan Health Service , every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time , we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led . Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

Rockingham Peel Group provides hospital and community-based public healthcare services to a growing population of more than 200,000 people across Perth’s southern metropolitan region. At the heart of the Group is the 229-bed Rockingham General Hospital, which offers a comprehensive range of services including emergency care, acute and general medicine, surgery, mental health, paediatrics, neonatal care and maternity services. The Group includes the Mandurah and Kwinana Community Health Centres, delivering a broad range of health promotion, disease prevention and community health programs to support the wellbeing of individuals and families across the region.

Our Values

SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Equal Opportunity

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section51 of the Equal Opportunity Act1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

Background Checks and Vetting

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Employee Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
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