The Role

An opportunity has become available for two Pharmacy Assistant / Technicians - Senior (Cancer and Blood Disorders) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Assist with medication order and prescription preparation for all patients
• Sterile and non-sterile compounding of products using approved personal protective equipment and procedures to produce patient specific treatments
• Maintain stock of pharmaceuticals including high cost drugs, equipment and consumables at required levels through order creation, unpacking and putting away and rotating stock as required
• Conduct daily and weekly maintenance and cleaning of production equipment including pharmaceutical isolators

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Qualification with a minimum of Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT40512) that includes at least one aseptic/cytotoxic handling module
• Availability to participate in weekend rosters providing a 7-day extended hours' pharmacy service
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time and temporary part time (one full time position and one part time position, up to 12 months, with possibility of extension, hours negotiable)
• Base salary ranging from $73 861 - $78 977 per annum or $37.25 - $39.83 per hour

About Us

The Pharmacy Service provides medication management services across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, 7 days a week. Our team of approximately 100 pharmacists are assisted in their roles by over 40 support persons comprising pharmacy assistants, administration officers, purchasing and stores personnel. 

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC570375

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.