Pharmacist
- Dispense and clinically review prescriptions, including compounded medicines, and provide patient counselling and pharmacy health services.
- Manage dispensary operations, stock, records and compliance with pharmacy legislation and professional standards.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and supervise, mentor and support pharmacy staff.
About the Business:
Clayton Central Compounding Pharmacy is a busy community and compounding
pharmacy in Melbourne’s south-east. We serve local patients, prescribers and
veterinarians with dispensing, compounded medicines, vaccinations and a range of
health services, and our online store ships Australia-wide.
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Retail Pharmacist to join our
professional team on a full-time, ongoing basis.
Key Responsibilities:
• Dispense prescription medicines accurately and efficiently, reviewing each
prescription for validity and confirming the correct drug, dosage, form, route
and timing of administration.
• Assess prescriptions, including compounded preparations, to ensure
ingredients are compatible, stable and safe, and counsel patients on the safe
and effective use of their medicines.
• Advise customers on the selection and use of prescription
• Provide primary healthcare advice and deliver professional pharmacy
services such as vaccinations, health checks, medication management and
minor-ailment consultations.
• Maintain accurate patient medication records and prescription files and keep
controlled drug registers in accordance with Victorian and Commonwealth
legislation.
• Ensure all supply of medicines complies with the law, Pharmacy Board of
Australia standards and pharmacy accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with doctors, veterinarians and other healthcare professionals to
plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient drug therapy, including
individualised compounded medicines.
• Oversee the ordering, receipt, storage and stock control of pharmaceutical
supplies, and manage the pharmacy’s inventory to ensure continuity of
supply.
• Supervise, coordinate, mentor and support other pharmacists, pharmacy
technicians and pharmacy assistants
• Manage the day-to-day operation and workflow of the dispensary and retail
pharmacy, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with professional and
legal requirements.
• Conduct health promotion and disease-prevention activities to support the
health of the local community
Selection Criteria
• Bachelor degree or higher in Pharmacy, and current general registration as a
Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Completion of necessary course to provide Opioid replacement therapy
• Completion of necessary course for Non-Sterile Compounding Training
• At least 3 years; experience working as a registered pharmacist in a
community or retail pharmacy setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to counsel patients and
liaise with doctors, other healthcare providers and pharmacy staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing, clinical review and
record-keeping.
• Sound working knowledge of pharmacy legislation and professional practice
standards.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A caring, professional and customer-focused approach to patient care.
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