The Opportunity:
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.

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 the hospital:
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:
Icon Group provides a complete suite of services to support the operation of more than 75 pharmacies across Australia. Icon Group supports Slade and Epic pharmacies specialising in hospital and oncology pharmacy services. This includes regional and metropolitan sites in both public and private hospitals that range from 31 to 900 beds. 

The national pharmacy network offers partner hospitals best-practice medication supply and clinical pharmacy services, combined with extensive experience and knowledge of pharmacy governance and quality management practices.  

For more information visit https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/pharmacy-services  

Here’s why our people choose us:  

• Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
• Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
• Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
• Opportunity, at Hand: We’re continually innovating. We deliver over 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.

Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the stories of our incredible people. 

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.

Excited to join us?  
At Icon Group, we are so proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the amazing work they do. Apply Now to join us and help change lives. Because you belong with a team that genuinely cares.  

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.