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• Fixed term temporary full-time opportunity for up to 9 months

Job details

About the role

The Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant contributes to patient care by providing pharmacists with advanced clinical support tasks under the direct and indirect supervision of a pharmacist to facilities within West Moreton Health including directly assisting pharmacists with patient related care tasks, in addition to managing stock and imprest portfolios.  This role also provides day to day operational support for the pharmacy assistant team at Ipswich Hospital under the direction of the Assistant Director of Pharmacy.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level ability to apply advanced knowledge in pharmacy including knowledge of the healthcare system, advanced computer literacy, medical terminology, and general medical conditions.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate, supervise and liaise effectively, with an understanding of the scope of practice in a complex and demanding work environment.
• Strong ability to initiate, plan, perform and evaluate quality improvement activities under the guidance of a registered pharmacist.
• High level of ability to provide a defined range of advaned pharmacy services to people with variable health literacy, under the supervision of a pharmacists.
• High level knowledge of pharmacy funding arrangements (including the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Special Access Scheme), clinical trials management, good manufacturing practice and current Australian pharmacy professional standards and guidelines.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Mandatory completion of an approved [HLT47115] Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support or higher/equivalent certificate relevant to hospital pharmacy and mandatory completion of [HLTPHA010] Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest module.

 About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM645390_06 Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant RD (PDF, 199KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants