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Pharmacy Assistant


Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston

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Are you passionate about healthcare, customer service and supporting patient care? Join Metro North Health as a Pharmacy Assistant and play a vital role in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy services within a leading public health organisation.

Job details

Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification CA3
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/RBH695078
Closing date 30-Oct-2026
Job duration Multiple positions available
Contact person Brett Sweeney
Contact details (07) 3647 0675
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About the role

Working alongside experienced Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants, you'll help ensure patients and clinical teams have timely access to medicines and pharmacy support services.

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:

  • Assist with the preparation of prescriptions in line with legislative, PBS and local procedures under the supervision of a pharmacist. This includes the management of up-to-date patient information such as Medicare, concession and safety net details.
  • Process invoice payments for prescriptions in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Assist with the preparation of aseptic and non-aseptic products in accordance with standard formulations and procedures including preparing cytotoxic, immunotherapies and repackaging of pharmaceuticals. Validation of aseptic competencies must be maintained.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

  • Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
  • Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
  • Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
  • 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
  • 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

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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Last updated
2 May 2023

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