At a Glance
- Tasks: Help build a pharmacy and connect with the community while providing excellent customer service.
- Company: Choice Aged Care, a leader in professional healthcare services across Australia.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and work in a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in pharmacy.
- Qualifications: Experience in community pharmacy and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
Help build a pharmacy, connect with the community and make a difference!
About us
Choice Aged Care is a recognised leader in the delivery of professional healthcare services across Australia’s aged care sector. We are committed to advocating for vulnerable and at-risk populations while supporting our industry partners with high-quality, evidence-based solutions. Choice Chemist specialises in providing medication management, risk minimisation, and consultation services. We pride ourselves on the trust that we have built within our community by providing much needed support.
About the Role
This is more than a traditional Pharmacy Assistant position. You’ll play an important role in growing our pharmacy's services & community engagement, working across retail operations, and business development. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, this role sits within our pharmacy and group office corporate function. You will have exposure across different areas of the business and work dynamically to achieve success. This role is located in Wellcamp, Toowoomba and you will work 38hrs per week across standard retail hours Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Pharmacy Establishment: Support the Pharmacy Manager with establishing the pharmacy, including setting up operations and supporting day-to-day activities.
- Pharmacy Retail: Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service, assist customers with product enquiries, maintain stock presentation and support retail sales.
- Stock Management: Assist with ordering stock, monitoring inventory, managing supplier relationships and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
- Vaccination Coordination: Support vaccination program coordination, including communication with Care Organisations, supporting logistics, and administrative tasks in collaboration with the group office.
- Community Relationships: Build positive relationships with local customers, community groups and healthcare providers to strengthen our presence in the community.
- New Business Opportunities: Identify opportunities to grow the pharmacy, develop new services and strengthen relationships with local organisations and potential partners.
- Work Collaboratively: Work with remote cross-functional teams, adapt to changing priorities, and support the team where required including answering and triaging phone calls.
Your skills and experience
You’re a people person who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering great service and is keen to develop new skills. You’re comfortable working in a changing environment and enjoy being part of a team working towards shared goals. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience working in a community pharmacy.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
- A willingness to learn, take initiative and embrace new challenges.
- Good organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
- An interest in pharmacy operations, community engagement and business growth.
Pharmacy Assistant employer: Choice Aged Care
Choice Aged Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises a collaborative work culture and offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Located in Wellcamp, Toowoomba, employees benefit from a supportive environment where they can make a real difference in the community while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. With a commitment to high-quality service and advocacy for vulnerable populations, joining our team as an Administration Officer means being part of a national organisation that values your contributions and fosters a positive atmosphere.
