Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

• Prepare and compound chemotherapy medications, including dilution and reconstitution, using Laminar Airflow HEPA Filter Isolators in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with the dispensing of medications under appropriate supervision, ensuring compliance with clinic SOPs and medication safety requirements.
• Handle, store and dispose of chemotherapy agents, controlled drugs and other medications safely and appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records relating to patient treatment and medication dispensing.
• Oversee medication stock levels, including replenishment, ordering, expiry-date monitoring and inventory control.
• Contribute to medication safety initiatives and provide patients with basic medication-related instructions or counselling within the scope of the role.
• Ensure pharmacy and medication preparation areas are maintained to the required standards of cleanliness, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Undertake other pharmacy-related or operational responsibilities

Requirements

• Diploma in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or another relevant recognised qualification.
• Prior experience in oncology, chemotherapy compounding or an ambulatory healthcare setting would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with safe medication handling, storage procedures and pharmaceutical inventory management.
• Careful and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to patient safety.
• Able to organise work effectively and perform accurately in a busy clinical environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am-5.30 pm, and alternate Saturdays, 8.30 am-1.00 pm