About the role
Mater Pharmacy have an exciting opportunity for a professional Pharmacy Technician to join our Springfield Pharmacy team as a Senior / Clinical Support Technician on a permanent basis working full-time (or as part of a part-time job-share arrangement).
Salary range: $36.00 - $39.47 per hour (Operational Officer Level 4) plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
In this position you will work within a team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver safe, effective and high-quality level of pharmacy service to optimise outcomes for all patients and customers of Mater Springfield.
Your role will predominantly be divided between the inpatient wards and support for day oncology in the Mater Cancer Care Centre (MCCC) with a variety of duties including:
- Providing responsive customer-focused service
- Clinical support for ward pharmacists:
- prioritisation of patients and tasks for inpatient wards
- assisting with documentation of medication history and preparing discharge medication lists
- ensuring medications are available in a timely manner in the right location
- liaising with nursing and medical staff regarding medication supply including financial approvals when required
- maintaining records including allergy and adverse drug reactions, concession and safety net details
- Support for cancer services:
- dispensing all required medications for day oncology treatments
- assembling take-home medicines for cancer care including oral chemotherapy
- receiving orders, delivering medication to MCCC and managing any returns
- Prescription management and preparation for PBS claiming
- Assisting to monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels in the pharmacy
- Answering phone calls from both internal and external customers and patients
- Working with other technicians to ensure accurate and timely supply of medications to all patients and clinical areas
This role will be based at our Springfield campus where the stage 2 expansion including an emergency department, paediatric and maternity services, additional inpatient wards, and on-site outpatient (retail) pharmacy will open in 2026. Training will be provided, and ongoing support is available within the on-site team and also Mater Pharmacy South Brisbane teams.
Who we are
Mater Health Services, South-East Queensland comprises a unique collection of two public and four private hospitals caring for over 500,000 patients each year across our South Brisbane, Springfield and Redland campuses. Mater Pharmacy provides a Clinical Service to all hospital inpatient and outpatient areas. This represents a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of Mater patients and to contribute to a strong, unified Clinical Services team.
About you
To be considered for this role you must have:
- Commenced or completed a Certificate IV in Community/Hospital Pharmacy (or equivalent) is essential (those who are willing to commence the course will also be considered)
- A professional attitude, effective communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
- Passion for customer service and appreciation of the importance of delivering exceptional service every time
- Professional, hardworking attitude and willing to work cooperatively and effectively with all team members
- Previous relevant work experience is highly desirable
- The flexibility to work additional shifts, including some weekends and public holidays is desirable
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1st January 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
For more information regarding the role, please contact Pharmacy Administration on 07 3163 8220.
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
