Retail Pharmacist
- Responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of prescription medicines.
- Provide professional pharmacy services and patient counselling.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns while ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards.
Mr Chemist Jewels Pty Ltd operates a Priceline Pharmacy and is seeking a qualified, customer-focused Retail Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team on a full-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys delivering safe, professional and personalised healthcare advice in a busy community pharmacy environment. You will work closely with customers, prescribers, pharmacy technicians, interns and pharmacy assistants to support positive health outcomes for our local community.
About the role
As a Retail Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of prescription medicines, patient counselling, medication management and the provision of professional pharmacy services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Receiving and reviewing prescriptions, checking patient medication histories and confirming appropriate dosage, administration methods, drug interactions, contraindications and compatibility before dispensing
- Dispensing and checking prescription medicines accurately, including supervising the preparation and labelling of medicines where required
- Providing clear advice to customers about prescription medicines, non-prescription medicines, health products, medical aids and therapeutic goods
- Counselling patients on the safe and effective use of medicines, potential side effects, medicine storage and adherence to treatment plans
- Liaising with doctors and other prescribers regarding prescriptions, medicine compatibility, dosage concerns and contraindications
- Reviewing and monitoring patients’ medicine therapy and identifying possible medicine-related issues
- Maintaining accurate prescription records and ensuring the proper storage, handling and recording of Schedule 8 medicines, poisons and other controlled medicines
- Ensuring vaccines, medicines and other temperature-sensitive products are stored and preserved correctly
- Supporting the delivery of professional pharmacy services, including vaccinations and medication management services, where appropriately qualified
- Supervising and coordinating the work of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns and pharmacy sales assistants
- Maintaining a clean, safe and compliant dispensary and ensuring pharmacy procedures meet professional, legal and quality standards
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A recognised pharmacy qualification
- Current general registration with AHPRA as a pharmacist
- Experience working in a retail or community pharmacy environment
- Strong knowledge of dispensing procedures, pharmacy legislation, medication safety and professional standards
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- The ability to provide professional and easy-to-understand medicine advice to customers from different backgrounds
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a busy pharmacy environment
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and support junior pharmacy staff
- Vaccination accreditation and experience with professional pharmacy services will be highly regarded
Why join us?
You will join a supportive pharmacy team where patient care, professional standards and customer service are valued. We offer a positive working environment and the opportunity to build your career in a modern community pharmacy setting.
If you are a motivated Retail Pharmacist who is passionate about helping people manage their health and medicines safely, we would like to hear from you.
We vet all employer accounts and do our best to keep job ads safe, but scams can still occur. Be cautious when sharing personal information — never provide financial details or make payments during the application process. For extra security, use the Apply button on our site when proceeding.