Here’s Why You Should Join Us at Slade Pharmacy – Victoria Parade

• Permanent full-time position based at Epworth Freemasons Hospital, East Melbourne
• Work in a close-knit, supportive team delivering personalised pharmacy care
• Gain exposure to hospital pharmacy services and sterile compounding
• Enjoy a unique blend of retail and clinical pharmacy in a public-facing hospital setting
• Convenient inner-city location with easy access to public transport and Melbourne’s attractions
• Be part of a growing organisation with structured career development and employee benefits

About the Role
We’re seeking a passionate and customer-focused Pharmacy Assistant and Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and collaborative team at Slade Pharmacy, Victoria Parade, located within Epworth Freemasons Hospital in East Melbourne. This is a permanent full-time opportunity offering a unique blend of hospital and retail pharmacy experience in a dynamic healthcare setting.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our Pharmacist-in-Charge and a tight-knit team to deliver high-quality pharmacy services across maternity, IVF, and day procedure units. You’ll be involved in dispensing medications, managing ward stock, supporting patient discharges, and providing personalised service to patients, carers, and hospital staff.

Our pharmacy features a beautiful front-of-shop open to the public and is just a short tram ride from Melbourne’s vibrant city attractions. You’ll receive hands-on training and ongoing support to help you grow your skills, with opportunities to explore hospital services and compounding. Pharmacy Assistants looking to progress into a technician role are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to diversify your pharmacy career, make a meaningful impact on patient care, and be part of a growing organisation that values its people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with receiving, dispensing and supply of medications for hospital inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Support daily documentation of medication dispensing and patient visits
• Assist in processing and maintaining imprest levels, and managing hospital ward stock
• Reconcile and manage prescriptions and patient medication discharge profiles
• Provide support to patients, carers and hospital staff
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff, nurses, and community health workers to support treatment adherence.
• Assist with retail ordering and reconciliation
• Assist with S2/S3 sales
• Process PBS claims and assist in producing medication profiles to hospital patients on discharge
• Confidently complete administrative and record keeping duties
• Assist with patient account enquiries
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the dispensing area and pharmacy area.

About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about joining our team and delivering modern, patient-focused pharmacy services.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in an Australian community or hospital pharmacy (essential)
• Familiarity with dispensing medication and FRED Dispense (preferred)
• Understanding of PBS and S2/S3 medications (preferred)
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work both independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable, with a commitment to learning and embracing change
• Attention to detail and a genuine drive to positively impact patient health
• Passion for building relationships and delivering personalised care

About Us
Slade Pharmacy has more than 30 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology services and is committed to delivering exceptional and quality pharmacy care for hospital patients. As part of Icon Group, Slade Pharmacy delivers pharmacy management and best practice clinical services through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. Slade has multiple pharmacy locations across Australia.

We’re a proud part of Icon Group, Australia’s largest provider of end-to-end cancer care.

For more information visit https://www.sladepharmacy.com.au/

Our Values

• Purpose, at Pace– Expanding access to care with urgency and focus
• Impact, at Scale– Making a difference through our growing global reach
• Connection, at Heart– Building a supportive and talented team
• Opportunity, at Hand– Innovating and growing every day

Put simply, At Icon. You Can

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

Here are just a few of the benefits available at Icon Group

• Hands-on job training to assist you in furthering your pharmacy career in a hospital setting
• Competitive remuneration and structured professional development through our National Career Pathway
• Valued rewards and recognition program
• Incredible discounts and cashback on hundreds of brands through our internal Ignite! Application
• Access to novated lease options via our partner RemServ
• Exciting internal opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion

To Apply
Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you’d love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role.

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.