Allied health assistant
St Helena Pharmacy

*** ONE WEEK BLOCK AVAILABLE in JUNE, 2024 ***

This placement is suitable for a student studying Allied Health or Retail. The student will gain real industry experience in a pharmacy / retail setting, whilst increasing their knowledge of mobility aids, support services and advice delivered by Pharmacy staff. This pharmacy has access to the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), so students will learn how to provide practical assistance, information and subsidised products to their customers. Students on placement may also assist with dispensing prescriptions, blood pressure testing, dose administration aid service, prescription storage, stock control and providing professional customer service. To find out more, share this opportunity today.

Skills You Might Learn

Knowledge of Pharmacy products
Excellent customer service
Strong communication skills between all stakeholders
Dedicated work ethic
Ability to work well in a team and autonomously
Willingness to learn and grow with the business
Eye for detail and accuracy

Typical Tasks & Duties

The primary role of the Pharmacy Assistant is to assist our customers with their healthcare needs.
In addition, you are also responsible for:
- Assisting customers with general queries
- Replenishing stock and maintaining inventory levels
- Setting up displays for catalogue promotions
- Assisting in the dispensary with scripts in/out
- Providing customers with information about products and services available to meet their needs (eg. mobility aids, NDSS products and other products)

Student Requirements

Best suited to Year 11 or 12 VET student currently undertaking Cert III in Allied Health Assistance. Applicants should bring an up-to-date Resume to the interview, highlighting their passion for the industry and any previous experience (including employment in other fields).

This employer would like to meet with candidates who are outgoing, with a focus on customer services and a strong work ethic. They should be reliable, responsible, show initiative and a level of maturity.

This employer requires all students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Dress Requirements

Students should wear neat casual attire, suitable for a professional workplace.
This is inclusive of neat grooming (clean nails, hair neat / tied back), closed comfortable shoes, and clean well-presented clothes (no logos or tears). Jewellery should be discreet and not present a safety hazard.

Special Transport Requirements

The student or parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) is responsible for the student's transport to and from the workplace.

Pharmacy is located within the St Helena Marketplace, which is accessible by regular bus service.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• HLT23215 - Certificate II in Health Support Services
• HLT33015 - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
• HLT33115 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
• HLT37315 - Certificate III in Health Administration
• SHB20116 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics