Pharmacy Technician

• Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Contract
• 80 hours per fortnight ADO included

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We have an excellent internal opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician, to work in a team environment with clinical pharmacists and other hospital staff to ensure accurate and timely access to medication for patients.  

The successful candidate will be involved in medication supply and inventory management, wholesaler ordering and goods receipting, dispensing of prescriptions, non-sterile and sterile manufacturing and providing assistance to clinical pharmacists at ward or clinic level. Experience in pharmacy, and in particular hospital pharmacy practice, will be an advantage, as will experience with electronic dispensing and inventory systems. 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate strong customer service experience, good computer skills, attention to detail, the ability to work effectively as an effective pharmacy team member, excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound time management, planning and prioritisation skills.  

Our Region:

• Wangaratta is a large regional centre located in Northeast Victoria, with an approximate population of 30,000 people.
• Wangaratta offers a diverse range of shopping, cafes, bars, galleries and art precinct.
• Wangaratta boasts great parks and gardens and scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Buffalo.
• Located just 2.5 hours to Melbourne and approx. 2 hours from the snow fields.
• We are surrounded by world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet region.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with David Ford on (03) 5722 5324
• Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 14th April 2024