At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in clinical services and retail pharmacy operations.
- Company: Join Chemist Warehouse, Australia's largest pharmacy network.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, staff discounts, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy a positive team culture with recognition and celebrations.
- Why this job: Kickstart your pharmacy career with extensive support and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Must be ready for pre-registrant year and eager to learn.
The predicted salary is between 20.7 - 25.3 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Fixed/Maximum Term Full Time
Flexible working hours and competitive hourly rates
Ongoing training and professional development provided
Staff discounts across Chemist Warehouse, Ultra Beauty, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Chemist Warehouse Optometry stores
We're hiring! 5 Intern Pharmacist vacancies are currently open.
During your Internship Program with us, we will provide you with:
- Interactive face-to-face sessions covering clinical pharmacy and retail management
- Access to exclusive exam resources
- Practise oral exams with immediate constructive feedback
- A dedicated onsite preceptor
- Ongoing support from program facilitators and coordinators
- And much more!
Program Structure: The program includes full day of monthly training sessions, covering a wide range of topics such as clinical pharmacy, retail management, pharmacology, and Over-The-Counter product knowledge. These topics are broken down into 11 manageable interactive sessions during the year’s program.
Practical Experience: Interns gain hands-on experience in various clinical services and retail pharmacy operations. This practical training is designed to complement the accredited Intern Training Program, and will include assisting with scripts, dispensing medication, providing customer service and advice on medications, inventory control as well as other administrative duties in the pharmacy.
Support and Resources: Interns have access to exclusive exam resources, practice oral exams with immediate feedback, and ongoing support from program facilitators and coordinators. Each intern is also assigned a dedicated onsite preceptor.
Career Pathways: Upon completion there are extensive employment opportunities within Chemist Warehouse. Career pathways include roles such as Pharmacist, Pharmacist in Charge, Pharmacist Manager, Area Manager, and even Pharmacy Owner opportunities.
Employment Opportunities: Chemist Warehouse is the largest employer of Pharmacy Students and Intern Pharmacists in Australia, offering opportunities for career progression nationally.
What's in it for you?
- You’ll have access to ongoing training and support to grow your career
- Enjoy a positive team culture with great perks like staff discounts, recognition, and regular celebrations
- We prioritise your wellbeing with a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible rosters help you balance work and life
- We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, with service recognition and end-of-year awards!
A typical day might look like:
- Assisting with scripts in/out and dispensing
- General Dispensary administration
- Ordering and unpacking Dispensary stock
About you:
- Ability to undertake pre-registrant year immediately
- Ability to work well in a team and autonomously
- Dedicated work ethic
- Eye for detail and accuracy
- Retail Pharmacy experience advantageous
- Willingness to learn and grow with the business
Our team members work in our pharmacies throughout their shift, often standing for long periods. Stock replenishment can involve repeated movements and lifting heavier items, so please keep this in mind when applying.
About us: Sigma Healthcare is powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty! We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia. With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach.
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