Pharmacy Technician Grade 1

Pharmacy Technician Grade 1

Permanent, full time position
Cabrini Malvern

We’re building for the better!
By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.

At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.

How you'll make an impact in this role
Our Pharmacy Department provides patient-centred services including clinical pharmacy, dispensing, procurement, sterile and cytotoxic manufacturing, and clinical trial support. The department promotes the Quality Use of Medicines, ensuring medications are used safely, effectively, and cost-efficiently throughout. As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll join a supportive team with on-the-job training from experienced staff. The role offers opportunities to develop a pharmacy career and potentially study toward a Certificate III in Health Services / Pharmacy Support. Hours are rostered across a 7-day week, mostly on weekdays.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing assistance and support to the Pharmacists in the preparation, labelling and dispensing of medications and sterile preparations
• Performing medication expiry date checking and rotation of stock and assisting with inventory management
• Performing ward dispensing and charging based on Omnicell activity reports
• Reconciling scripts owing and assisting with preparation of H.I.C claims, follow up Medicare and concession numbers, assist with PBS online
• Managing drug returns from wards/units
• Receipting, invoicing and crediting of pharmacy stock
• Attending to general cleanliness and tidiness of the department including cleaning, decontaminating sterile cabinets and microbiological testing

What we're looking for:

• Previous pharmacy experience and/or previous experience in a hospital setting advantageous, however, training will be provided
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain excellent levels of customer service
• Well developed computer skills
• A positive attitude and great work ethic with a team focus
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters
• Sound prioritising and organisation skills

What we offer:

• Tax savings - Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits
• Attractive remuneration with guaranteed annual increases + 13% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
• Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
• A commitment to health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Located close to public transport and access to discounted Myki Commuter Club
• Rewarding career growth opportunities

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Enquiries to: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Krit Nikhomthat or
Amanda Footit, Director of Pharmacy on 03 9508 1471

Please be advised that sponsorship is not available for this position.

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza and COVID-19 (recommended), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested.