Sydney - Retail Pharmacist
The Client
Priceline Pharmacy Tamworth is a locally-owned business located in Tamworth, NSW. Due to a manpower need, they require a full time Retail Pharmacist to join their team.
The Role
This role is a full time position with an annual salary set between $95,000 to $110,000 plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
Provide high quality and efficient pharmacy services including dispensing, counselling, information provision and primary health care
Provide collaborative and patient-centred care through engaging and working with GP’s, other allied health professionals, health care providers and the community
Dispense prescriptions in accordance with Pharmacy Board regulations, utilising dispensary assistants process the routine elements of dispensing, where these staff are rostered in the pharmacy.
Provide medicines information and advice on optimal medication use.
Ensure a high level of customer service in a competent and timely manner.
Actively engage in providing and promoting professional services such as clinical interventions, medication management, health promotion and screening services.
Maintain constant vigilance for patient safety and optimal medication use when dispensing and providing medication.
Intervene when required to avoid medication mishap or to improve patient health outcomes. Record clinical interventions using the Guild Care software.
Provide opioid replacement services (in participating pharmacies).
Provide a staged supply service on either prescriber or patient/carer request in accordance with guidelines.
Record and complete all dispensing in accordance with the HIC requirements.
Report any and every error or discrepancy or breach of ethics that may occur in relation to the Pharmacy
Assist in the maintenance of dispensary stock control by regularly checking dates, the rotation of stock and recording of fridge temperature, when required.
Ordering and receiving of pharmacy stock following in-store guidelines
Requirements
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Pharmacy
A current registration with AHPRA.
At least 4 years’ experience in fulfilling similar responsibility in a retail pharmacy setting
At least 4 years’ experience in pharmacovigilance in monitoring and managing adverse drug reactions
At least 4 years of proficiency in pharmacy dispensing software and point-of-sale (POS) systems
At least 4 years of experience in providing customer service and pharmaceutical counselling
Attention to detail and precision in record keeping
Demonstrated experience working in fast paced environment
Ability to work autonomously and in a face-paced, pressured environment.
Ability to contribute ideas, demonstrate initiative and manage change.