Pharmacy Assistant / Technician (All-Rounder) - Slade Pharmacy

About the role

Slade Pharmacy, Victoria Parade, within Epworth Freemasons Hospital in East Melbourne, is hiring a permanent full-time Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Technician. Working closely with the Pharmacist-in-Charge in a small, close-knit team, the role covers a varied mix of hospital, retail and patient-facing duties across maternity, IVF and day procedure units. It suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to progress into a technician role.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, dispensing and supplying medications for inpatients and outpatients under a pharmacist's supervision
• Support daily documentation of dispensing and patient visits
• Manage ward stock, reconcile prescriptions and discharge profiles, and process PBS claims
• Support patients, carers and hospital staff, prioritising walk-in customers
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff, nurses and community health workers on treatment adherence
• Help with S2/S3 sales, retail ordering and reconciliation, and maintain the retail space (merchandising, expiries, invoices)
• Provide product information to IVF and maternity patients (e.g. IVF kits, breast pumps, maternity garments)
• Complete administrative and record-keeping duties, handle patient account enquiries and keep the dispensing area clean

Required profile

• Previous experience in an Australian community or hospital pharmacy (essential)
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work across many tasks
• Strong customer service and communication skills, attention to detail and teamwork
• Understanding of PBS and S2/S3 medications (preferred)

Required skills

• Familiarity with dispensing medication and FRED Dispense (preferred)
• Time management, working independently and as part of a team

What we offer

• Dedicated hands-on training and development pathways with online courses
• Novated lease options and employee discounts
• Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave and purchasable annual leave for permanent employees