Pharmacy Technician (527043L12)

The Team:

Pharmacy Technicians in Statewide Hospital Pharmacy work in a rotational capacity and participate in activities such as medication dispensing, ward-based medication supply, medication compounding, PBS claiming, inventory management and drug distribution.

Statewide Hospital Pharmacy is committed to the ongoing development of our pharmacy technician workforce and have been working to establish long term career pathways for everyone in our organisation.  We strive to make the pharmacy workplace a positive environment for colleagues, and we want to bring people into our team who demonstrate care, compassion and respect.

The Role:

Provide a safe and effective pharmacy service by undertaking a support role in a range of pharmacy activities.

You will need to:

1. Dispense medications:

• Prepare medication orders for authorisation by a pharmacist.
• Dispense the full range of medications to inpatients and outpatients of the hospital, in accordance with all legislative and policy requirements, and where applicable the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) requirements.
• Enter and maintain patient information in computer systems, for example allergies.

2. Compound a range of pharmacy products:

• Work in accordance with applicable standards for good compounding practice.
• Coordinate the ordering and receipt of products from external suppliers.
• Undertake batch manufacturing and prepacking.

3. Compile the PBS claim:

• Compile prescriptions into the required format for claiming.
• Check prescriptions for compliance with PBS requirements and rectify where possible non-compliant prescriptions.
• Review rejected prescriptions and take steps to rectify the problem.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment: General Stream, Band 3

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.  

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: 

$73,811 to $79,779 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Possess or be actively enrolled in Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Hospital and Community Health Pharmacy Assistance) from a recognised education institution; or
• Possess or be actively enrolled in Certificate III or IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support from a recognised educational institution; or
• An Associated Diploma from a recognised educational institution, or an equivalent qualification, that is relevant to the work of a Pharmacy Technician.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Other qualifications or work experience that is relevant to the position of Pharmacy Technician

Applicants should note, the position features:

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