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Pharmacy Assistant

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Rockhampton, QLD
A$34.53 p/h
Healthcare & Medical → Pharmacy
Contract
On-site

Posted 17 days ago


About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the main referral hub for the region. Rockhampton Hospital will play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. We will deliver expert care close to home by investing in a range of specialist services at Rockhampton Hospital for all Central Queenslanders.

About the role:

To undertake duties to relieve Pharmacists of non-professional and technical tasks to ensure medication management services of the highest standard are delivered within the Rockhampton Hospital.

  • Assist with inventory management within the pharmacy department including, but not limited to, ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals and consumables.
  • Actively participate in the Pharmacy Department rotational roster.
  • Perform functions related to the maintenance of Imprest systems in designated ward areas of Rockhampton Hospital campus.
  • Input, and maintain, pharmacy and client data required for information systems maintained by the Rockhampton Hospital Pharmacy Department.
About you:
  • Certificate III as a Pharmacy Assistant (Certificate III in Community Pharmacy SIR30116 or Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support HLT37121) or an international equivalent is mandatory.
  • A Certificate of Competency in ‘HLTPHA001 – Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest module, as part of a Certificate III in Hospital Pharmacy is a legal requirement for undertaking Controlled Drug Imprest duties.
  • Please refer to Role Description for further information on non-mandatory qualifications.
What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $82,130 p.a. is comprised of:

  • An hourly rate between $34.53 - $36.30 p.h.
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Education Opportunities – Study and Research
  • Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

  • Your current CV or resume, including referees.
  • A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
  • Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

  1. Contact [email protected]
  2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D630289

Applications close: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

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About Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Emerald, QLD, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
1001-5000 employees

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.

We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.

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