Pharmacy Technician (Oncology) – Epic Pharmacy Murdoch, WA

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Detail information about job Pharmacy Technician (Oncology) – Epic Pharmacy Murdoch, WA. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full time permanent role within our Oncology Pharmacy team
• Advance your career with one of Australia’s largest private pharmacy groups
• Based at St John of God Hospital, Murdoch.

About the person we’re going to hire:

At Epic, we hire people who are committed to delivering epic customer service (be sure to visit our website for more information on how we do this) and being part of an epic team culture. We are looking for someone who is proactive, personable and enthusiastic about the role. If you are a pharmacy technician who has experience or an interest in working in oncology, we’d love to hear from you.

You will be required to fulfil a variety of tasks, which requires a diverse and varied skill set. The responsibilities of the role include dispensing of general and chemotherapy medicines, imprest and pharmacy inventory management, participating in stocktake, managing short dated and expired stock, data entry, preparation of aseptic compounded pharmaceuticals and participation in clinical trials and patient access programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense medications to patients and wards, including trial and special access medications, ensuring all prescriptions conform to State legislative and site procedural requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme where applicable
• Prepare aseptic compounded pharmaceuticals including chemotherapy and other aseptically prepared products using a Cytotoxic Isolator Cabinet
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of specialised compounding equipment and upkeep of relevant logs and standards
• Assists in management of inventory of pharmaceuticals and consumables
• Liaise with hospital staff and associated employees as required
• Assists with management of PBS prescriptions
• Participates in processes and initiatives to improve work practices and procedures to improve patient care and departmental outcomes

Skills & Experience:

• Experience with dispensing of medications and the ability to select stock and dispense quickly and accurately. FRED dispense experience desired but not essential.
• Recent experience in aseptic compounding within a cytotoxic isolator, Cytotoxic Safety Cabinet (CDSC) or laminar flow hood with past experience in Oncology or within a hospital or similar environment
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative but also integrate and cooperate well within a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and all levels of hospital staff
• Proven ability to deliver a high standard of customer service
• Ability to address client needs with confidentiality, sensitivity and professionalism
• 2+ years pharmacy experience

About Us:

At Epic Pharmacy, we deliver quality medication management and pharmacy services to the hospital, oncology and aged care sectors.

We're caring, reliable and committed to delivering first-rate services to our patients and customers, but Epic isn't your average healthcare company either. We believe in disrupting and innovating. We don't accept the status quo, but explore new ways to engage with every one of our customers. Our team of specialist pharmacists are dedicated to providing a service that sets us apart.

We are driven by our values and in return we offer our teams a friendly and dynamic work environment, career development pathways, unique rewards and benefits, and the opportunity to work for a growing and innovative market leader.

If you meet the above criteria and have a special interest in working for an organisation that delivers outstanding care and service to patients and stakeholders, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application using the 'Apply' button.

Closing Date:  Friday, 13 July 2018