Pharmacist - Allergy & Adverse Reactions
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
Join Monash Health as an Allergy & Adverse Reactions Pharmacist on a full-time basis. This specialised role focuses on improving patient safety through proactive allergy de-labelling, adverse drug reaction (ADR) management, and medication safety initiatives.
You’ll work closely with the Allergy/Immunology team and multidisciplinary clinicians to optimise medication use and enhance patient outcomes.
You’ll coordinate ward-based and day-unit allergy challenges, educate staff and patients, and contribute to policy development, research, and continuous improvement projects. This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with innovation in medication safety.
What Your Day Might Look Like
- Coordinate and perform low-risk antibiotic allergy challenges at ward level
- Support complex/high-risk challenges in the Allergy Day Unit
- Update allergy documentation and ensure accurate EMR records
- Educate staff, patients, and carers on allergy management and ADR reporting
- Review and report adverse reaction incidents to Riskman and TGA
- Contribute to policy development, audits, and accreditation activities
- Participate in research projects and present findings at professional forums
About Us
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service, with over 500 pharmacy professionals working across seven hospitals and community settings. Our Pharmacy Department is committed to excellence in medication safety, education, and patient-centred care.
About You
You’re an experienced hospital pharmacist with a passion for medication safety and allergy management. You’re collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to improving patient outcomes through education, research, and innovation.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Current AHPRA registration as a pharmacist
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
- Strong clinical pharmacy practice skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work effectively in interprofessional teams
- Desirable: postgraduate qualifications, clinical supervision training, and experience in allergy or medication safety
In Return
- A unique opportunity to specialise in allergy and ADR management
- Support to progress through advanced practice pathways
- Access to mentoring, research opportunities, and leadership development
- A diverse and inclusive workplace that values excellence and compassion
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further please call Vi Mai on 0418 235 987.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 1 December 2025