Retail Pharmacist

The Client

Star Discount Chemist Emu Park is a registered pharmacy outlet chain located in Emu Park, regional Queensland.

The Role

They are seeking a full-time Retail Pharmacist to join their team in Emu Park, Queensland.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $85,000 plus superannuation.

The Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality and efficient pharmacy services including dispensing, counselling, information provision, and primary health care.
• Engage with GPs, other allied health professionals, healthcare providers, and the community to deliver collaborative, patient-centred care.
• Dispense prescriptions according to Pharmacy Board regulations, utilizing dispensary assistants for routine dispensing tasks when available.
• Offer medicines information and advice on optimal medication use.
• Deliver high levels of customer service in a competent and timely manner.
• Promote and provide professional services such as clinical interventions, medication management, health promotion, and screening services.
• Maintain vigilance for patient safety and optimal medication use during dispensing and medication provision.
• Intervene as needed to prevent medication mishaps or improve health outcomes, recording clinical interventions using Guild Care software.
• Provide opioid replacement services (in participating pharmacies).
• Implement staged supply services upon prescriber or patient / carer request, following guidelines.
• Record and complete all dispensing activities in accordance with HIC requirements.
• Report errors, discrepancies, or breaches of ethics related to pharmacy practice.
• Assist in maintaining dispensary stock control, including checking expiry dates, stock rotation, and fridge temperature recording when required.
• Order and receive pharmacy stock following store guidelines.
• Continuously update professional knowledge regarding drugs, their usage, dosage, side effects, and complementary products / services.
• Stay informed about current and new legislation to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, including the Pharmacy Practice Act 2004, OH&S, and QCPP.

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