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Pharmacy Assistant (Medical) - Senior - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
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The Pharmacy Team 1 Medicine are seeking a Pharmacy Assistant (Medical) - Senior to join them. In this role you will contribute to patient care by supporting safe and effective pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision, ensuring efficient pharmaceutical services across Cairns Hospital and associated facilities. Expert care through every prescription.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | CA4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH682609 |
| Closing date | 10-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Naomi Szczepanski |
| Contact details | 07 4226 7117 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
Our Pharmacy unit plays a vital role in patient care by ensuring the safe, effective, and timely use of medicines. From dispensing and clinical review to expert advice, our team works closely with healthcare professionals to optimise treatment and improve patient outcomes.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…..
- Provide a defined range of pharmacy services for patients with complex conditions under the delegation and guidance of a pharmacist.
- Refer to and liaise with health care providers within the immediate team as well as community health providers such as community pharmacists and general practitioners, under the delegation of a pharmacist.
- Initiate, plan and evaluate quality improvement activities under the guidance of a pharmacist.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
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