About the Role
We are seeking a permanent full-time Pharmacy Technician to join our supportive and friendly Slade pharmacy team at the Epworth Private Hospital in Geelong. In this unique role you will have the chance to perform the duties of both a pharmacy/dispensary technician as well as a pharmacy assistant.
This is a great opportunity for a pharmacy/dispensary technician looking to further develop their pharmacy career in a hospital environment, or for an experienced pharmacy assistant looking to upskill into a pharmacy technician role. Prior experience dispensing medication in a pharmacy setting is essential.
This is a permanent part-time position, working 8am-2pm each Saturday.
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 pharmacy and in the hospital
- Counsel customers about over-the-counter medicines
- Process orders
- Assist the pharmacy teams 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 dispensing medication in a pharmacy setting is essential
- Can-do attitude
- High level of professionalism, accuracy and efficiency
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
About Epworth Hospital Geelong
Epworth Geelong, part of the Epworth Healthcare network, is a growing private hospital with approximately 170 beds. It offers a comprehensive range of specialties, including oncology, surgery, general medical care, intensive care (ICU), coronary care and cardiac services (CCU), renal services, sub-acute rehabilitation, pain management, ophthalmology, respiratory care, palliative care, and outpatient IVF services. The hospital also features a medium-sized retail pharmacy that provides seven-day service, catering to both outpatients and the wider community.
About Us
Slade Pharmacy, proudly part of Icon Group, delivers best-practice pharmacy management and clinical services through a robust hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. With a team of over 1,100 pharmacists, technicians, and support staff, Slade is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and has long-standing partnerships with major private hospital groups.
Icon Group supports the operation of more than 75 pharmacies across Australia, including Slade and Epic pharmacies, which specialise in hospital and oncology pharmacy services. Our national network spans regional and metropolitan sites—across both public and private hospitals—ranging in size from 31 to 900 beds.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Our care is end-to-end. Our growth is rapid. Our technology is cutting edge. And our impact extends globally.
We offer our hospital partners best-practice medication supply and clinical pharmacy services, backed by deep expertise in pharmacy governance and quality management.
Learn more at: https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/pharmacy-services
Incredible benefits available at Icon Group
- Dedicated hands-on training to elevate your career and ensure a smooth transition into hospital pharmacy
- Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
- Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
- Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
- Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
- Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
- Paid Parental Leave and Purchasable Annual Leave (for permanent employees): Supporting you both personally and professionally.
Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the stories of our incredible people.
Ready to make a difference?
At Icon Group, we celebrate the dedication of our people and the positive difference they make. Join us and discover a workplace where you belong, and where your work truly matters. Apply now and be part of something meaningful.
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.