Job Description

About us

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Dispensary Technician or a Pharmacy Student looking for an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of your patients and contribute to improving health outcomes in the community? Established in 1872 and now with 5 busy pharmacies across Bendigo, Bendigo UFS employs a caring, trustworthy and team of knowledgeable professionals who strive to improve the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community through the provision of quality health services and medications advice.

The Bendigo UFS team pride ourselves on our ongoing commitment to building a healthier community supported by our community grants program which has delivered over $800,000 in funds to community groups since 2005.

About the role

We are looking for experienced and customer focused Dispensary Technicians/Pharmacy Students to join our busy View St pharmacy team on a casual basis. Candidates with availability to work both day and evening shifts will be highly regarded. Varying shifts are available through out the week including evenings and weekends.

Our Dispensary Technicians/Pharmacy Students play a vital role supporting our Pharmacists, through dispensing & ordering of medications, completing a range of administrative functions, as well as assisting customers with information about over the counter products.

About you

You will have demonstrated experience as a Dispensary Technician/Pharmacy Student in an Australian pharmacy setting, ideally with formal qualifications (for technicians).

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with speed and accuracy are essential. You will have a positive, proactive and team orientated approach to your work, and align with the values of our organisation by being respectful, caring and trustworthy.

Key skills and attributes

• Demonstrated experience working as a Dispensary Technician/Pharmacy Student in an Australian Pharmacy setting is essential.
• S2S3 training (or completion of first year subjects for pharmacy students.)
• Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (or equivalent dispensary short courses) highly regarded.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to support the daily operational needs of the team.
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills.
• A commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of medications and over-the-counter products.

Bendigo UFS is an equal-opportunity employer that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring practices. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Bendigo UFS offer:

• Above-award remuneration
• Professional development opportunities including quarterly in-house networking events.
• Free immunisations.
• Discounts on products and services across our pharmacies and UFS Optical as well as affiliated local businesses and major retail brands.
• Novated car leasing.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Social events and community fundraising activities.

If you have the relevant experience and have a passion for community pharmacy we would love to hear from you!

Applicants please note - this is not a Pharmacist Intern Opportunity.

Enquiries can be emailed to recruitment@bendigoufs.com.au.

Applications must include a short cover letter and current CV.

Applicants must be living in Australia, with the right to work in Australia.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. If this role interests you we encourage you to apply without delay.