Pharmacist & Pharmacist Managers

**Pharmacists & Pharmacist Managers**

Apex Pharma Group

Melbourne VIC

Full Time

$79,040 - $128,440 per year

**About**

Apex Pharma Group - part of Independent Pharmacies of Australia - manages, advises and recruits for over 40 independently-owned pharmacies across Australia and has done so for almost two decades. Regardless of the customer-facing retail banner, the group has enjoyed great success in managing, advising and recruiting for a variety of pharmacies, across Australia servicing a diversity of communities both in Metro capital city locations, regional cities and small remote towns.

Whether our pharmacies service Aged Care facilities, depots, remote islands or major metropolitan suburbs we strive to ensure that each pharmacist is adequately trained, supported and developed to service the primary healthcare needs of the community they serve. Further, we work tirelessly to ensure each pharmacy meets the regulatory requirements in the state or territory in which they operate and financial goals of the pharmacy owners. Our portfolio currently consists of over 1200 pharmacies located across VIC, NSW, ACT, SA, QLD, TAS, NT and WA.

We are currently recruiting for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers to fill positions nationally.

Pharmacist Role Description:
**Responsibilities**
- Dispensing medications and providing accurate medication counseling to patients
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
- Implementing and promoting professional services such as medication reviews, vaccinations, and health screenings
- Contributing to the ongoing development and implementation of innovative pharmacy programs
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and professional standards
- Checking and managing Dose Administration Aids

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (essential)
- Current and unrestricted registration as a pharmacist AHPRA (essential)
- Vaccination qualified (preferred)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing outstanding customer service

Pharmacist Manager Role Description:
**Responsibilities**
- Buying and stock control managed within Pharmacy requirements
- Banking and financial systems implemented and monitored
- Regulatory controls and security processes implemented and monitored
- Manage daily Human Resources planning, queries and follow up, provide feedback on performance to team members
- Manage expenses, any capital expenditure above $100 to be approved by Pharmacy Business Manager
- Dispense prescriptions in accordance with Pharmacy Board regulations
- Report all dispensing errors and near misses, or any breach of ethics.
- Ensure all Dangerous Drugs and Narcotics records are up to date, check and sign all Dispensary Technician entries. DD book to be balanced monthly and any discrepancies to be communicated to PBM.
- Record and complete all dispensing in accordance with legislative requirements

**Qualifications**
- Previous experience in a supervisory capacity required
- Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (essential)
- Current and unrestricted registration as a pharmacist AHPRA (essential)
- Vaccination qualified (preferred)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing outstanding customer service

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary package including accommodation allowance and utilities
- Opportunities for professional development and training with our comprehensive training and development program supported by a national Professional Services Team
- Supportive and collaborative team environment, with a supporting pharmacist, intern, dispensing robot, retail manager and retail team plus a dedicated Pharmacy Business Manager to assist and guide you through making business decisions and maximising your results
- Work-life balance with half-day Saturdays and no Sundays

**Employer Questions**
- Do you have AHPRA registration?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Pay: $79,040.00 - $128,440.00 per year

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- AHPRA registration (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- New Zealand (required)