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Pharmacy Assistant

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

Posted 4 days ago


About us:

Emerald Hospital provides a range of hospital and visiting specialist services to the Emerald and Central Highlands region. Our vision, outlined in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy is for Emerald Hospital to be the Central Highlands hub for emergency, maternity, diagnostic and some surgical services.

Emerald - Central Queensland Highlands

About the role:
  • Prepare, dispense and supply medicines from prescriptions and inpatient medication charts under supervision for checking and authorisation by a Pharmacist.
  • Prepare non-sterile products in accordance with standard formulations and procedures.
  • Assist with inventory management within the pharmacy department including, but not limited to, ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals and consumables.
  • Perform functions related to the maintenance of imprest systems in designated wards areas of the Central Highlands Health Service.
  • Assist with stock rotation and expiry date monitoring of pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy and designated areas of the Central Highlands Health Service.
  • Process ward returned drugs according to Pharmacy Department procedures.
  • Input, and maintain, pharmacy and client data required for information systems maintained by the Central Highlands Health Service Pharmacy Department.
  • Assist with Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme claim preparation and processing.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities.
  • Adhere to relevant Queensland Health policies and standards and relevant legislative requirements.
About you:

Successful completion of, or possession of skills equivalent to, or ability to successfully complete, a recognised Pharmacy Assistant AQF Level 3 training course is highly desirable.

What we offer:

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

Additional Benefits

  • Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
  • Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
  • 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) CH5G650348

Applications close: Sunday, 17 August 2025

#Emerald


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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