PHARMACIST

Bain & Co Pharmacy

St Kilda, Melbourne VIC

Pharmacy (Healthcare & Medical)

FULL-TIME

About us

Our stable, harmonious and tightly-knit pharmacy, with extremely low staff turnover is seeking a new member; FULL-TIME PHARMACIST.

Our pharmacy business is 127 years old, is proudly, independently owned & operated & has valiantly withstood the incursion and threat, that is Chemist Warehouse & Covid-19!

It has been under the current ownership for more than 35 continuous years and we are proud to provide old-fashioned service and to know three generations of some local families and of course, their beloved dogs.

There is a fantastic opportunity for mentorship and bright future prospects.

You will be an important and valued team member of this professional health team and not just another “cog in the wheel” in a large chain, with multiple branches, flogging the latest, trendy craze or discounted brands.

THIS IS REAL, GENUINE COMMUNITY PHARMACY!

In these uncertain times, where job security and tenure is fickle and not often guaranteed, If the opportunity to work in an environment where one will find stability, loyalty, work within a cohesive team with a low staff turnover, with a long-term view, as well as serve an interesting and diverse clientele and be in the heart of one of the oldest, convenient, well-serviced and most interesting, eclectic and diverse suburbs of Marvelous Melbourne, please apply.

Qualifications & experience

AHPRA registration.

Tasks & responsibilities

Provide high-level customer service to customers including greeting and serving customers, provide qualified and personalised advice and prompt service.

Supply medicines, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, in accordance and compliance with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and National Health Act regulations and guidelines.

Report all dispensing errors and near misses, or any breach of ethics.
Ensure PBS and other Medicare claims are prepared.

Maintain dress standards and other policies, in accordance with the pharmacy’s own policies and procedures and in line with Quality Care Pharmacy Program, guidelines and rules.

Maintain sound product knowledge of store lines and have a keen desire to stay up-to-date and pursue continuing education.

Experience in ORT preferred.

The Pharmacist must be able to work both independently and also under supervision.

The Pharmacy operates and is open Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm, so there are no late night or weekend shifts.

Local candidates preferred

Benefits

Small, stable, cohesive team with extremely low turnover.

Direct interaction with customers, providing greater job satisfaction

Interesting and diverse customers, including an eclectic clientele with a varied, socio-economic, cultural and demographic mix, making each day interesting and allowing time to fly

Long-term Equity potential is on the table

Happy Workplace!

Employer questions:

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Have you worked in a pharmacy before?

How many years' experience do you have as a pharmacist?

Do you have customer service experience?

Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

How would you rate your English language skills?

Strong communication skills are paramount for this PHARMACIST role as this pharmacy prioritises direct interaction and communication with patients and direct interaction with customers on the shop floor.