Title:  Pharmacy Technician - Formulary & Medicines Strategy

Pharmacy Technician - Formulary & Medicines Strategy 

• Permanent Full Time | Grade 3 Pharmacy Technician 

• Service across the Eastern health network 
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy procurement and inventory management team

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

The role will support the Formulary & Medicines Strategy team in the coordination and delivery of non-clinical portfolio activities across Eastern Health, in particular coordinating the ordering, receipt, storage, tracking, distribution and documentation of compassionate and other access program medicines, ensuring requirements are met for inventory management and reporting. 

The position will also support the team with medicine shortage activities, identification and coordination of alternative medicine supplies, medicine-related data collection and other non-clinical activities within the Formulary & Medicines Strategy portfolio. The position works collaboratively with pharmacy procurement and inventory management team, other pharmacy staff, clinical teams, suppliers and pharmaceutical companies to facilitate timely and efficient access to medicines not available through usual supply arrangements.  

What you’ll bring

Key selection criteria specific to the role: 

• Minimum of three years’ full-time experience as a qualified Pharmacy Technician 

• Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent qualification recognised by the relevant authority 

• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills 

• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in maintaining records, stock and documentation 

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines 

• Demonstrated general clerical and administrative skills, including proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel 

• Demonstrated ability to accurately enter, maintain and retrieve data using pharmacy information and inventory management systems 

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within established procedures and escalate issues appropriately 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with pharmacists, pharmacy staff, clinical teams, suppliers and other stakeholders 

• Reliable, courteous and responsible attitude 

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways. 
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us? 

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role. 

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.