Allied health assistant
Coburn and Reid Pharmacy

Do you have a keen interest in the Retail Services Industry and in particular as a Pharmacy Assistant? If so, Coburn and Reid Pharmacy will give you a great opportunity to gain experience as a Pharmacy Assistant.

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Retail Services Studies to gain skills with a well reputed Community Pharmacy in Echuca.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it? Make
Coburn and Reid Pharmacy your next phone call to find out more.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as:
Communication
Teamwork
Punctuality
Presentation
Hygiene
Problem solving
Planning
Initiative
Follow instructions
Money Handling
Work under supervision
Industry specific OH&S

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
Hands-on practical experience
Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
Working in real-life scenarios
Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation
Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Pharmacy Assistant in a Community Pharmacy you will work under the supervision of senior staff.

The student may undertake the following tasks and duties;
Interact with pharmacy customers
Work effectively in a community pharmacy
Use pharmacy practices for infection control
Participate in workplace health and safety
Receive and handle retail stock
Follow point-of-sale procedures
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal
Organise and maintain the store environment

Student Requirements

Whilst the students is attending the work placement they are expected to:
Dress appropriately
Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties
Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner
Be punctual
Follow management instructions
Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
Work within the team
Listen and take advice from fellow workers
Respect other people’s belongings

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented and groomed as staff work in full view of customers.
Flat, non-slip, enclosed work shoes
Professional dress

Special Transport Requirements

Local bus service available