Pharmacist In Charge

Aussie Locums · Port Douglas QLD 4877 · Full time
+60d ago

Pharmacist In Charge

Aussie Locums
$80k - $100k
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead the pharmacy and dispensary team to ensure efficient workflow and minimal customer wait times.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and promote in-store health initiatives.
  • Manage dispensary operations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

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Pharmacist in Charge 
Start Date:
April 20th, 2026
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary: Scaled according to experience
Location: Far North Queensland
Roster: 40 hours per week, including 1 weekend day (typically a 4-day week)

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Pharmacist in Charge to lead our pharmacy and provide an exceptional customer experience. This is a sole pharmacist role with support from a dispensary technician two days per week. You will oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations, including dispensing, patient care, and team leadership, while upholding professional and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the pharmacy and dispensary team to ensure efficient workflow and minimal customer wait times
  • Deliver exceptional customer service in line with our “Making a Difference” principles
  • Promote in-store health initiatives and provide healthcare solutions, including vaccinations and over-the-counter recommendations
  • Manage dispensary operations: prescriptions, stock control, claiming, filing, and accuracy checks
  • Supervise and coach staff to maintain high standards of customer service and team collaboration
  • Dispense cannabis products and manage ordering processes
  • Administer and promote vaccination services
  • Prepare Webster packs (approximately 20 per week)
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, OHS policies, and pharmacy procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent)
  • Current AHPRA registration
  • Personal indemnity insurance
  • Vaccination-trained pharmacist
  • Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
  • Professional, ethical, and patient-focused approach
  • Experience with dispensary software (Fred NXT + POS; soon transitioning to LS Retail POS)
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills

Role Highlights

  • Approx. 100 prescriptions per weekday; 50–70 per weekend day
  • Sole pharmacist role with dispensary technician support
  • Opportunity to lead and grow a customer-focused pharmacy
  • Retention bonus available for the right candidate after probation
  • Accommodation provided in a modern 3-bedroom townhouse

Preferred Experience

  • Cannabis dispensing and ordering
  • Vaccination promotion and administration
  • Webster pack preparation
  • Strong understanding of pharmacy workflow and customer engagement

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Skills

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Cannabis dispensingDispensary software (fred nxt, ls retail pos)DispensingExcellent communication skillsLeadershipOrder managementPatient carePharmacyRegulatory complianceStock controlTeam supervisionTime managementVaccinationWebster pack preparation

Perks & benefits

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Accommodation provided in a modern townhouseRetention bonus available after probation

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