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Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant
Butterfield Street, Herston
Provide advanced clinical pharmacy support, assisting pharmacists to deliver safe, efficient medication management and patient care within ward-based teams.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | CA4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH686699 |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Brett Sweeney |
| Contact details | (07) 3646 3221 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Provide advanced pharmacy assistant support within the Pharmacy Department at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and effective pharmacy services. This role works in a ward-based clinical support capacity, assisting pharmacists in medication management processes and supporting patient care activities under supervision.
You will play a key role in facilitating medication supply, gathering patient medication information, and coordinating pharmaceutical stock within clinical areas. The role also includes supporting multidisciplinary teams, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and assisting with training and mentoring of pharmacy assistant staff.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Support clinical pharmacists in medication management and patient care activities
- Facilitate dispensing, supply, and stock management of medications
- Collect and communicate medication-related information to support clinical decision making
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare providers
- Contribute to staff training, service improvement, and quality activities
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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