Pharmacists

ANZSCO 2515 – 

Private and Public Advertisers (Hospitals, Clinics, Age Care & Health Services)

Positions available 1,900+ NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ACT

Pharmacists play a crucial role in promoting the safe and effective use of medications, optimizing health outcomes, and conducting research and development in the field of pharmaceuticals. Here is a revised version of the provided information:

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and a one-year traineeship (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Estimate salary aud$80,000 up to aud$120,000 per year.

Tasks Include:

• Receive prescriptions, review patients’ medication histories, and verify optimal dosage, administration methods, and drug compatibility before dispensing medications.
  • Prepare or supervise the preparation and labelling of various medications, such as liquid medicines, ointments, powders, and tablets, to fulfill prescription orders accurately.
  • Advise prescribers on drug incompatibilities, contraindications, and alternative treatment options to ensure patient safety and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
  • Review and monitor the medication therapy of individual patients, assessing its effectiveness and making necessary adjustments as required.
  • Maintain prescription files, record the dispensing of narcotics, poisons, and habit-forming drugs, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Properly store and preserve vaccines, serums, and other drugs susceptible to deterioration to maintain their efficacy and safety.
  • Supply non-prescription medicines, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic aids, providing expert advice and recommendations to patients.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of Pharmacy Technicians, pharmacy interns, and Pharmacy Sales Assistants, ensuring the smooth operation of the pharmacy.
  • Conduct research to develop and improve pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and related chemical products, collaborating with Chemists, Engineering Professionals, and other experts.
  • Test and analyse drugs to determine their identity, purity, and strength, comparing them against specified standards to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of standards for drugs used in pharmaceuticals, promoting safe and effective medication practices.