Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine | Slade Pharmacy Richmond, VIC

Pharmacy Melbourne Part Time Slade Pharmacy

The Opportunity:
We have a fantastic permanent part-time opportunity available to join our fast-paced and engaging team onsite at the Epworth Hospital in Richmond. Join our team of clinical and ED pharmacists to provide exceptional care to all patients at Epworth Richmond, from admission right up to discharge.

As a highly valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to expand on your current clinical skills, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, to leave a lasting positive impact on patient care.

The hours:
This is a permanent part-time opportunity, working Mondays and Fridays from 12:00pm – 8:00pm, and every second Saturday from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Will consider splitting the role for the right applicant.

Key responsibilities:

• Prioritise patients needs and admission reviews from referring doctors
• Complete Best Possible Medication History for high risk patients or as directed by ED doctors
• Conduct medication chart reviews and medication reconciliation
• Dispense and supply medication and pharmacy products
• Coordinate patient medication requirements for inpatient stay, day infusions and discharge
• Deliver a high level of clinical pharmacy services to our patients in accordance with professional, legislative and ethical standards.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders to ensure excellent customer service to clients and patients
• Support patients, carers, hospital staff and associated employees
• Educate and advise staff and customers on health promotion, disease prevention, drug selection and the proper use of medicines

Who are we?
Slade Pharmacy integrates hospital, community and compounding pharmacy services to the oncology sector and private hospitals across Victoria, NSW and Queensland. We have a strong track record of technological innovation and are a lead provider of medication management services.

Part of something bigger:
Slade Pharmacy is a proud part of Icon Group, Australia’s largest and fastest growing integrated cancer care provider with an emerging presence in New Zealand, Singapore, and China. With over 3,000 employees company-wide, Icon Group’s global footprint includes over 30 cancer centres, 3 specialist surgical centres, a health screening service, 3 chemotherapy compounding facilities, over 50 pharmacies and the largest private cancer clinical trials program in Australia.

Here are a few of the amazing benefits of working with Icon Group:  

• Dedicated career-enhancing and industry-recognised pharmacy training courses
• Competitive remuneration and structured professional development through our National Career Pathway
• Valued rewards and recognition program 
• Incredible discounts and cashback on hundreds of brands through our internal Ignite app 
• Flexible work arrangements (where applicable), including hybrid work environment, compressed work weeks, varying start-finish times and so much more! 
• Access to novated lease options via our partner RemServ
• Access to paid parental leave for permanent employees
• Resources and tools to help support and balance psychological and physical health  
• Exciting international opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion 
• Opportunity to apply for our internal Middleton Scholarship program, which is focused on empowering continued professional development 

About you:
We are looking for a passionate individual who has strong organisational skills and high attention to detail. This is a fast-paced and high-risk environment; therefore, you will have the ability to work under pressure while delivering a high standard of patient care with sensitivity, empathy and professionalism.

Skills & Experience:

• Current Pharmacist registration with AHPRA
• Relevant hospital pharmacy experience
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly driven and enthusiastic
• High level of time management, planning and organisation ability
• Focused on delivering a high standard of customer service

To apply:
Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you’d love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role.

Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19. Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.