Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant - Sexual Health

This is a temporary project role that is part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to implement a recent, Statewide telehealth HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) service. The Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant will assist in coordinating the dispensing and distribution of PrEP to clients of the service and provide clinical support to pharmacists in the team.

About the role

As an Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting pharmacy operations, coordinating dispensary workflow, managing medication supplies, and working closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in a unique and rewarding clinical environment.

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:

- Provide general administrative support to contribute to the efficient operation of the Pharmacy including reconciliation of patient copayments, archiving and prescription pads.
- Undertake clinical support activities including collection of patient medication and clinical information for review by a pharmacist.
- Actively participate in and contribute to team meetings and initiatives to improve service efficiency and optimise patient safety.
- Using standard procedures and policies, answer queries from patients and staff of a non clinical nature with respect to services and supplies.




- Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, provide education to patients on the use of a defined range of medications.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a energetic 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: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

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📌 Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant - Sexual Health (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Brisbane