Pharmacist

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe, and patient-centred medication management services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide comprehensive pharmacy services including dispensing, clinical review, production, and patient counselling.
• Undertake timely medication histories, daily medication reviews, and develop medication action plans to optimise therapy.
• Exercise professional judgement and relative autonomy in dispensing and clinical decision-making in line with SA Health guidelines and legislation.
• Provide expert medication advice and support to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and assistants in daily pharmacy operations.
• Respond to medication-related enquiries, prepare reports, and contribute to quality improvement, education, and research initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, State and Federal legislation, and clinical governance requirements.

Qualification

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

Experience

• Experience in hospital or clinical pharmacy practice is preferred.
• Ability to work with relative autonomy while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice, dispensing, production, and patient counselling.
• Sound understanding of pharmacy legislation and hospital medication safety standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and patient safety.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and initiative.

About Company

• Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a public healthcare organisation under SA Health, providing specialist clinical services across South Australia. SCSS includes SA Pharmacy, SA Pathology, SA Medical Imaging, SA Dental, and BreastScreen SA, supporting health services and improving the health and wellbeing of South Australians across all stages of life.