Pharmacy Technician

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

Join Our Dedicated Pharmacy Team at Central Gippsland Health – Deliver Exceptional Patient Care in a Dynamic Regional Health Service 

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.

CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).

 Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.

We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.

CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.

Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Training provided
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Part time positions available, flexible on working days
• Pharmacy Technician Grade 1, Grade 2 roles available depending on experience

About Department

The Pharmacy Department services the Sale, Maffra and Heyfield campuses of Central Gippsland Health. You will be working in a dynamic hospital pharmacy environment as part of a diverse team which includes pharmacists, pharmacy interns and experienced pharmacy technicians.

About the Role

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to join the team at the Pharmacy Department of Central Gippsland Health based at Sale campus. The position suits someone who is a team player with excellent communication and computing skills.

Would suit community pharmacy assistants or technicians who would like to experience hospital pharmacy for a fixed term.

There is possibility to hire a Grade 1 and Grade 2 technicians, based on experience.

Duties

Work within a team to provide support for technical duties such as:

• Dispensing
• Supplying medications to clinical areas
• Visiting remote sites to facilitate medication supply
• Stock management including ordering and receipting of goods
• Actively participating in medication safety and other departmental projects

About You

• Ready for a new challenge!
• Hospital or community pharmacy experience preferred
• Prior completion of Certificate III Hospital Pharmacy Technician course is desirable but not essential.
• Careful attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• General clerical skills
• Commitment to working as part of a team

Benefits

• Salary Packaging– Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Car Park
• Culture of continuous improvement

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application

For questions regarding the position, contact Director of Pharmacy, Sam Chapman at 03 5143 8610 or sam.chapman@cghs.com.au

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities, with inclusion being essential to our mission and reflective of the community we serve.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.