ACOP (Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist)

Part Time / Contract

2 days per week (either Monday and Tuesday or Tuesday and Wednesday)

Mount Barker

Are you looking to join a team of Aged Care Specialised Pharmacists who will be able to guide and support you with their clinical knowledge and years of experience?

As one of the largest providers of specialist clinical pharmacy services in Australia, we understand that our team is at the heart of what we do. We provide an extensive induction, mentoring and ongoing training and support so you can commence or continue your career within the aged care industry.

About us

Embedded Health Solutions (EHS), servicing 660+ aged care facilities with over 60,000 aged care residents nationally.

About your role

As an Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) you will work directly in a residential aged care facility to improve resident medication management and safety. You will collaborate with the healthcare team, residents, and families to optimise medicines, conduct medication reviews, resolve medication-related problems, and provide day-to-day continuity of care.

Key responsibilities of an ACOP

- Medication reviews: Perform regular and personalised medication reviews for residents.

- Medication management: Ensure the safe and appropriate use of all medications, including high-risk drugs, and manage transitions of care.

- Collaborative care: Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, collaborating with residents, families, GPs, and facility staff to improve health outcomes.

- Issue resolution: Address medication-related problems promptly and provide ongoing support to staff and residents.

- Quality improvement: Support safe use of medicine activities, assist with accreditation,



and conduct whole-of-facility quality reviews.

- Education and training: Provide medication education to care staff and help improve their understanding of medication management.

Must haves

- Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist Credential

- A recognised undergraduate pharmacy degree or equivalent, and unconditional AHPRA registration as a pharmacist in Australia

- Personal/Accident insurance recommended

- Workcover insurance policy if required

- Skilled indemnity insurance policy

- Australian Business Number (ABN)

- Australian citizen or hold permanent residency status in Australia

- Appropriate police clearance and statutory declaration

- Annual flu vaccination (unless medical exemption)

- COVID 19 vaccination (unless medical exemption)

- Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Clearance (if required)

- Basic proficiency in appropriate computing applications

- Excellent clinical skills

- Strong organisational, planning and time management skills

- An interest in relationship building with healthcare professionals and others working in the aged care industry

- Effective communication skills; listening, written and verbal; willing and able to communicate with aged care residents and their relatives as well as colleagues and other healthcare professionals and aged care staff

- Personal laptop

Expressions of Interest

Also seeking expressions of interest for full time or job share in Glengowrie SA, commencing in November 2026.

Why us?

You won't be a stand alone ACOP pharmacist, you will be supported by a team of experienced professionals and be able to utilise the EHS tools and resources.

If you think you would thrive in a growing company like ours apply via seek. Please send queries to **********@embeddedhealth.com.au

📌 Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) (Mount Barker)
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