Pharmacy Technician

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. 

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
 

About the Role 
We’re seeking motivated Pharmacy Technicians to join our high performing clinical and operational teams in a supportive environment. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will work as part of our Pharmacy Team to provide Pharmacy services across our network. 

Working in Victoria’s largest Hospital Pharmacy Department, you will have the opportunity enhance your knowledge and skills through a broad range of rotations in different practice areas and locations including the Victorian Heart Hospital. We invite our staff to express their preferences for which sites and roles they would like to be rostered to (we are able to accommodate most staff preferences).  

A Day in the Life
As a Pharmacy Technician your responsibilities may include: 

• Inpatient medication supply – work closely with the clinical Pharmacy teams to manage and distribute medicines from the Pharmacy department to wards/clinical areas for inpatient use 
• Dispensary – assist with dispensing prescriptions, maintaining stock levels within the dispensary, interacting with patients and processing patient payments 
• Procurement – coordinate ordering, receipt, storage and quality management of medicines and supplies within the Pharmacy department 
• Aseptic preparation and compounding – assist with compounding of products and quality assurance activities (after successful completion of appropriate training and credentialing) 
• Other specialised areas – PBS management, clinical trials, clinical support 
• During your first few months you may be required to deliver IV fluids when required 

Pharmacy Technicians work an 8-hour shift per day between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday, plus some rostered overtime including weekends and public holidays. Part time roles we require a minimum commitment of at least 2 weekdays per week, plus some rostered overtime including weekends and public holidays. 

About Us 
More than 500 of us work in our Pharmacy Team, providing Clinical, Operational and Quality pharmacy services to patients in our hospitals and community settings. We are a diverse group of professionals, focused on achieving the best outcomes and experiences for our community.

About You
You are an experienced community Pharmacy Technician looking for a new career path in hospital Pharmacy, or an experienced hospital Pharmacy Technician who is excited to join our team at Monash Health. Or a recent Science or Bio Medical Graduates keen to get some experience in a hospital setting.  On a personal level, you will demonstrate: 

• Strong in written and verbal communication 
• Enthusiastic, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team 
• Able to perform community or hospital Pharmacy Technician duties with a high degree of autonomy and accountability 
• Committed to continued professional development and training 

In return
You will be supported through Professional development and research opportunities. Monash Health Pharmacy Department facilitates the completion of certificate qualifications (i.e. Certificate III/IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support) through registered training organisations (RTOs) or other relevant providers. Our Pharmacy leadership team is highly regarded and will work with you to further develop your skills and expertise, positioning you for potential advancement down the track.

For a confidential discussion about your suitability for this role please contact Jane Booth, Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Workforce (Recruitment, Retention and Wellbeing), Ph: 0460 327 413

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: 24 November 2024