Pharmacy Technician | Slade Pharmacy, St John of God Private Hospital, Geelong

About the Role

Slade Pharmacy recently commenced as the pharmacy services provider to St John of God Private Hospital Geelong, and we are seeking passionate and driven Pharmacy Technicians to join our growing team on a casual basis.

As a casual Pharmacy Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while working in a supportive and collaborative hospital environment. This role offers flexibility while providing exposure to a broad range of hospital pharmacy services.

In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services across both inpatient and discharge settings. Working closely with pharmacists and the wider hospital team, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, accurate and efficient medication supply throughout the patient journey. Your responsibilities will include dispensing, medication distribution, stock management and supporting clinical activities to help ensure timely and effective patient care.

You will also contribute to the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, including inventory control, imprest management and liaising with hospital staff to maintain seamless service delivery. Whether you are an experienced Pharmacy Technician or a Pharmacy Assistant looking to step into a hospital setting, this role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment while enjoying the flexibility of casual employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the sale of S2 and S3 medicines while displaying an appropriate level of knowledge
• Dispense medications under supervision for hospital inpatients and outpatients
• Assist customers with general queries, including liaising with hospital staff
• Replenish stock and assist in maintaining inventory levels both in the pharmacy and throughout the hospital
• Counsel customers on over-the-counter medicines as appropriate
• Process orders
• Assist the pharmacy team with other ad hoc pharmaceutical duties

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about joining our team and delivering modern, patient-focused pharmacy services.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a pharmacy setting is highly desirable
• Dispensing experience is preferred, however experienced pharmacy assistants looking to move into dispensing are encouraged to apply
• Pharmacy technicians or dispensary technicians keen to transition into hospital pharmacy are strongly encouraged to apply
• Can-do attitude with a willingness to learn
• High level of professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills

About Us
Established as a family business in 1965, Slade Pharmacy is underpinned by over 60 years’ of pharmacy experience. Slade delivers pharmacy services and best clinical practice through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. As part of Icon Group, Slade Pharmacy employs more than 1,100 pharmacists, technicians and support staff. Slade has more than 70 pharmacies across Australia and is dedicated to quality patient care delivered by an experienced team alongside longstanding partnerships with large private hospital groups. 

For more information visit https://sladepharmacy.com.au/ ;

Our Values

• Purpose, at Pace– Expanding access to care with urgency and focus
• Impact, at Scale– Making a difference through our growing global reach
• Connection, at Heart– Building a supportive and talented team
• Opportunity, at Hand– Innovating and growing every day

Put simply, At Icon. You Can

Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the stories of our incredible people.

Here are just a few of the benefits available at Icon Group

• Hands-on job training to assist you in furthering your pharmacy career in a hospital setting
• Competitive remuneration and structured professional development through our National Career Pathway
• Valued rewards and recognition program
• Incredible discounts and cashback on hundreds of brands through our internal Ignite! Application
• Access to novated lease options via our partner RemServ
• Exciting internal opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion

To Apply
Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you’d love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role.  Please be sure to include your availability.

Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.

Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.