Pharmacy Assistant - Prison Health

**About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.

We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.

We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us \| West Moreton Health

The mandatory requirements for this role include:

Completion of an approved Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT37115) or higher/equivalent certificate relevant to hospital pharmacy including the 'Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock' Module (HTLPA001).

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (SIR30116) or higher/equivalent certificate plus 'Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock' Module (HTLPA001).

Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

What we're looking for

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

Demonstrated ability to be an active member of a pharmacy team, willingness, and ability to work under the direction of a registered pharmacist and to carry out duties with initiative and responsibility.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with high level communication

Knowledge of the PBS, SAS, LAM, iPharmacy and eLMs would be highly

Demonstrate ability to interpret prescriptions, understand relevant abbreviations and awareness of current legislation to facilitate the dispensing process.

Understanding of ward stock systems, stock control and expiry date monitoring in hospital pharmacy department

Why choose us

Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.

Professional development opportunities

Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.

Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.

Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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.\<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.**