Retail Pharmacist
- Dispense and compound medicines safely, assess prescriptions and maintain compliance with Queensland legislation and pharmacy standards.
- Counsel patients, monitor medicine therapy and deliver pharmacy services including MedsChecks, screening and vaccinations where authorised.
- Supervise pharmacy staff and interns, maintain dispensing and quality records, and manage medicine storage and cold-chain compliance.
Our client, River Heads Pharmacy, is a community pharmacy located in River Heads, Queensland. The business operates in the retail pharmacy sector, providing pharmaceutical products and related healthcare essentials to the local community. Business operations involve the retail supply of medicines and other pharmacy products to customers. We are currently seeking a Retail Pharmacist to join the team.
The Retail Pharmacist is a registered pharmacist at River Heads Pharmacy, a community pharmacy serving residents. As a Retail Pharmacist at River Heads Pharmacy, you will be a full-time member of the pharmacy team, responsible for the safe and accurate supply of medicines to patients and for the advice that goes with them. You will work under the direction of the Managing Pharmacist, and you will be expected to practise within the Pharmacy Board of Australia's standards, relevant legislation and the pharmacy's own policies and procedures.
The annual salary for this full-time position is $80,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation.
Key Responsibilities
- Receiving and assessing prescriptions in the dispensary, reviewing each patient’s dispensing history and verifying the appropriateness of the dose, directions for use and compatibility with concurrent medicines prior to supply.
- Checking QScript before supplying Schedule 8 and other monitored medicines, in accordance with the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 (Qld) and associated regulations.
- Preparing, or supervising the preparation of, dispensed and extemporaneously compounded medicines, including liquids, creams, ointments, powders and tablets. This includes ensuring each item is accurately and clearly labelled in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Liaising with prescribers to address clinical concerns identified on a prescription, including drug interactions and contraindications and recommending a suitable alternative where required.
- Monitoring the medicine therapy of individual patients, evaluating the overall effectiveness of their treatment and recommending adjustments to the patient or prescriber where outcomes are not as intended.
- Counselling patients on the safe and appropriate use of their medicines, including dosage, side effects and storage and educating customers on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Delivering professional pharmacy services such as MedsChecks, Dose Administration Aids, blood pressure and blood glucose screening, and vaccinations (subject to immunisation authorisation).
- Supplying non-prescription medicines and providing professional advice on their appropriate use, and recommending diagnostic and therapeutic aids, such as blood glucose and blood pressure monitors, to suit individual patient needs.
- Maintaining dispensing records and prescription files, processing PBS claims, and recording the supply of Schedule 8, Schedule 4 and other restricted or habit-forming medicines in the required registers in accordance with Queensland legislation.
- Ensuring the correct storage and handling of temperature-sensitive products, including vaccines, insulin and other refrigerated medicines. This includes routine monitoring of cold chain compliance and prompt processing of deliveries to preserve product integrity.
- Compounding medicines in accordance with the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s Guidelines on Compounding of Medicines and the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary. This includes completing compounding worksheets and checking each preparation before supply.
- Supervising and coordinating the work of pharmacy technicians, interns and dispensary and retail assistants, including allocating tasks, supporting intern development and reviewing work for accuracy.
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of the pharmacy’s internal quality standards for prepared medicines and documenting them to ensure a consistent approach across the pharmacist team.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy or higher, or an equivalent qualification recognised for pharmacist registration in Australia.
- Should possess a general registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
- Must have one to two (1-2) years of previous experience working in a community or retail pharmacy.
- Sound working knowledge of the PBS, dispensing software and Queensland medicines and poisons requirements.
- Ability to build positive relationships with patients, prescribers and colleagues and willingness to uphold River Heads Pharmacy's policies and procedures.
- Current First Aid and CPR training or willingness to complete it before commencing.
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