Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant - Mental Health
Join the RBWH Mental Health Pharmacy team as an Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering specialised pharmacy services, supporting patient care, managing medication operations, mentoring team members and driving service excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment.
About the role
Permanent full time opportunity to provide efficient pharmacy services to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Mental Health Service, supporting organisational goals and legislative requirements through the management of operational pharmacy functions including medication distribution, stock control, prescription preparation, clinical support and administrative activities, while working collaboratively with Pharmacy Team Leaders to coordinate pharmacy services across the broader RBWH Pharmacy Department.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Exercise a high degree of autonomy, initiative and judgment in facilitating the provision of a pharmacy service within the Mental Health Satellite Pharmacy at RBWH and managing the service requirements accordingly.
Provide support, mentoring and supervision to less experienced pharmacy assistants.
Provide and maintain courteous and efficient customer service to clients of the Mental Health Service by following procedures to identify the validity of prescriptions,



ascertain waiting times, and refer to a pharmacist when necessary
Correctly identify and obtain information required for dispensing medications including Medicare, concession and safety net details, and clinical information required by pharmacists for clinical review prior to dispensing (eg blood test results)
Dispensing of inpatient, outpatient, discharge and leave medication in accordance with standard dispensing procedures ready for a pharmacist's check
Benefits when working for us
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work workplace that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Adaptable working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to *****% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education.
With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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📌 Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant - Mental Health (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Queensland