Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Flow

Play a key role in patient flow and medicines management while providing advanced pharmacy support within a leading hospital service.

About the role

The Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant – Patient Flow provides advanced clinical support services within the Pharmacy Department at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Working under the supervision of pharmacists, the role contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy services that support medication management, patient flow and positive healthcare outcomes.

The successful candidate will coordinate medicine supply activities, undertake advanced clinical support tasks and assist pharmacists with medication management processes throughout a patient's hospital journey. The role also serves as a senior member of the Pharmacy Assistant team, supporting workforce capability, quality improvement initiatives and the effective delivery of pharmacy services across the organisation.

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:

• Support pharmacists by coordinating medicine supply activities and assisting with medication management processes for admitted and discharged patients.
• Obtain medication histories and relevant clinical information to support pharmacist assessment, medication reconciliation and prescribing activities.
• Contribute to discharge medication management, including preparation of documentation, medicine supply coordination and liaison with healthcare providers.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to Pharmacy Assistants while contributing to workforce development and team capability.
• Participate in quality improvement, inventory management and operational pharmacy activities that support safe, efficient and patient-centred service delivery.

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 environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% 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: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

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

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED