Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Slade Pharmacy, St. John of God Murdoch Hospital

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Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Slade Pharmacy, St. John of God Murdoch Hospital Pharmacy Perth Full Time Slade Pharmacy Key Points Permanent full-time position at Slade Pharmacy Murdoch, located within St. John of God Murdoch Hospital, WA. Specialised Hospital Pharmacy Technician role with a focus on managing ward imprest stock and pharmacy inventory. Community Pharmacy Technicians are encouraged to apply – transition to Hospital Pharmacy with full training provided. Join a growing organisation with great benefits, dedicated training courses, structured career progression under our National Careers Pathway initiative, and progress your career. The Opportunity We are seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician with a strong focus on imprest management to join our team at Slade Pharmacy Murdoch, located in St. John of God Murdoch Hospital, Western Australia. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the supply of medications to hospital wards and clinical areas by maintaining imprest stock levels, liaising with nursing staff, and overseeing inventory accuracy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and broaden your career within a hospital environment. If you are an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to step into a hospital pharmacy setting and specialise in stock and imprest management, this is the perfect role for you. About the Role Alongside core Pharmacy Technician duties, your primary focus will be on stock and imprest management: Core Pharmacy Duties Dispensing and supplying medications for patients. Entering patient-specific data into the pharmacy database. Handling patient queries and assisting with account enquiries. Liaising with hospital staff and associated personnel. Supporting the pharmacy team with general administrative tasks. Imprest Management Duties Replenishment of ward imprest stock levels to ensure medications are readily available for hospital staff. Maintenance of imprest areas to keep stock organised and up to date. Expiry date checking to ensure medication safety and compliance. Liaising with nurses and clinical staff to assess and adjust imprest stock levels based on patient care needs. Conducting six-monthly imprest reviews to optimise stock levels and minimise waste. Performing stocktakes of imprest locations to maintain accurate inventory records. Overseeing the After-Hours Cupboard to ensure essential medications remain accessible when needed. Shift Information Monday to Friday: 07:30AM – 03:30PM. Weekend and public holiday cover may be required on occasion. About You We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician with experience in dispensing within an Australian pharmacy setting. If you're eager to expand your skills and take on additional responsibilities, we'd be excited to have you join our team. We are also open to providing training for the right candidates. Essential Requirements: Dispensing experience in an Australian based hospital or community pharmacy Australian working rights Ability to address patient needs with confidentiality, sensitivity and professionalism High attention to detail Ability to work in a team environment Preferred Skills & Experience: Dispensary Technician Certificate or equivalent as recognised by the Pharmacy Board of Australia About Us Icon Group provides a complete suite of services to support the operation of more than 75 pharmacies across Australia. Icon Group supports Slade and Epic pharmacies specialising in hospital and oncology pharmacy services. Amazing Benefits at Icon Group Dedicated career-enhancing and industry-recognised pharmacy training courses Competitive remuneration and structured professional development through our National Career Pathway Valued rewards and recognition program Incredible discounts and cashback on hundreds of brands through our internal Ignite app Access to novated lease (salary packaging) options via our partner RemServ Access to paid parental leave for permanent employees Resources and tools to help support and balance psychological and physical health Exciting international opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion Opportunity to apply for our internal Middleton Scholarship program, which is focused on empowering continued professional development To Apply Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you’d love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Pre-Employment Health Requirement Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs. #J-18808-Ljbffr