Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Why This Role Matters
The Pharmacy Technician at Slade Pharmacy Wesley supports safe, efficient, and accurate dispensing of medications within a hospital setting. This role ensures patients and hospital staff receive the correct medications while assisting pharmacists in delivering high-quality patient care. It provides a unique opportunity to transition from community to hospital pharmacy and develop specialized hospital pharmacy skills.

Job Description
This 12-month full-time contract role involves dispensing medications, delivering medications to hospital wards, assisting with account queries, and supporting patients, carers, and hospital staff. Training is provided to enable a smooth transition into hospital pharmacy operations. Successful performance may lead to permanent employment.

Key Features Of The Role
• Dispense and supply medication and pharmacy products
• Deliver medications to hospital wards efficiently
• Process sales transactions and assist with account queries
• Ensure patients and nursing staff receive the correct medication
• Provide support to patients, carers, and hospital staff
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital team
• Follow hospital pharmacy protocols and safety standards

Responsibilities
• Assist pharmacists with day-to-day pharmacy operations
• Support smooth workflow across the hospital pharmacy
• Maintain accurate records of medication supply and delivery
• Ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals
• Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced hospital environment

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
• Certificate III/IV in Pharmacy (community or hospital) or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated pharmacy dispensing experience in an Australian-based pharmacy

Experience And Skills
• Previous dispensing experience in community pharmacy required
• Hospital pharmacy experience highly regarded but not essential
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative hospital environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt to hospital pharmacy systems

Salary Insights
• Competitive remuneration for a 12-month contract role
• Full-time employment with genuine opportunities for permanent placement
• Access to Novated Lease Options, Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, rewards portal, paid parental leave, and purchasable annual leave

Company Overview
Slade Pharmacy Wesley is part of Icon Group, a leading Australian pharmacy network with over 1,100 pharmacists, technicians, and support staff. The pharmacy delivers hospital and oncology pharmacy services through a structured governance framework and emphasizes patient-centered care, professional development, and career growth opportunities.

FAQs
Q: Is prior hospital pharmacy experience required?
A: Not essential; full training will be provided.

Q: Can this role lead to permanent employment?
A: Yes, successful performance may result in a transition to permanent employment.

Q: Are part-time arrangements considered?
A: This is primarily a full-time role; flexible arrangements may be discussed.

Application Tips
• Highlight prior pharmacy dispensing experience
• Emphasize ability to work in fast-paced and collaborative environments
• Showcase attention to detail, organizational skills, and adaptability
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and transition into hospital pharmacy