Pharmacist

About the Business:

Clayton Central Compounding Pharmacy is a busy community and compounding

pharmacy in Melbourne’s south-east. We serve local patients, prescribers and

veterinarians with dispensing, compounded medicines, vaccinations and a range of

health services, and our online store ships Australia-wide.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Retail Pharmacist to join our

professional team on a full-time, ongoing basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense prescription medicines accurately and efficiently, reviewing each

prescription for validity and confirming the correct drug, dosage, form, route

and timing of administration.

• Assess prescriptions, including compounded preparations, to ensure

ingredients are compatible, stable and safe, and counsel patients on the safe

and effective use of their medicines.

• Advise customers on the selection and use of prescription

• Provide primary healthcare advice and deliver professional pharmacy

services such as vaccinations, health checks, medication management and

minor-ailment consultations.

• Maintain accurate patient medication records and prescription files and keep

controlled drug registers in accordance with Victorian and Commonwealth

legislation.

• Ensure all supply of medicines complies with the law, Pharmacy Board of

Australia standards and pharmacy accreditation requirements.

• Collaborate with doctors, veterinarians and other healthcare professionals to

plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient drug therapy, including

individualised compounded medicines.

• Oversee the ordering, receipt, storage and stock control of pharmaceutical

supplies, and manage the pharmacy’s inventory to ensure continuity of

supply.

• Supervise, coordinate, mentor and support other pharmacists, pharmacy

technicians and pharmacy assistants

• Manage the day-to-day operation and workflow of the dispensary and retail

pharmacy, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with professional and

legal requirements.

• Conduct health promotion and disease-prevention activities to support the

health of the local community

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor degree or higher in Pharmacy, and current general registration as a

Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA).

• Completion of necessary course to provide Opioid replacement therapy

• Completion of necessary course for Non-Sterile Compounding Training

• At least 3 years; experience working as a registered pharmacist in a

community or retail pharmacy setting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to counsel patients and

liaise with doctors, other healthcare providers and pharmacy staff.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing, clinical review and

record-keeping.

• Sound working knowledge of pharmacy legislation and professional practice

standards.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• A caring, professional and customer-focused approach to patient care.