Pharmacy Technician
Western Health is seeking a permanent, full time Grade 1 Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy team.
Under the direction of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists with the provision of ward services; provide courier services; assist with clinical trials; store duties; purchasing; manufacturing (including sterile, non-sterile and cytotoxic) and pre-packing operations. The pharmacy technicians also provide imprest and requisition services (restricted and non-restricted) to designated wards and departments and assist with the dispensing of prescriptions for inpatient and outpatient clients.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Commitment to work towards a Certificate III in Hospital Pharmacy
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to customer service by understanding who the customers of the pharmacy service are and respond willingly and pleasantly to customer enquiries
- An ability to work as a team member
- A commitment to continuous quality improvement processes and ongoing change
- Demonstrated initiative and motivation
- General computer skills
- A willingness to work, if required, at any site of Western Health
Contact Person: Trina Pham
Title: Acting Lead Senior Pharmacy Technician
Phone: (03) 8345 0015
Email: Trina.Pham@wh.org.au
Applications close at 11:59pm on 8 April 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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