Allied health assistant
Blooms The Chemist Rosanna

This is an opportunity for a student to complete their SWL Placement currently interested in Allied Health.

The student will gain experience in pharmacy retail, cosmetics, sales, stock control and customer service.

Blooms The Chemist offers an extensive range of products and services. Along with dispensing your Prescriptions, UFS Pharmacy offers Blood Pressure Testing, Dose Administration Aid Service, Prescription Storage and much more. UFS Pharmacy has access to the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) so can assis in managing diabetes by providing practical assistance, information and subsidised products.

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

Student Requirements

Best suited to Year 11 or 12 VCE/VCAL 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

Standard salon attire, neat and clean, all black, closed toed shoes, well groomed (especially the hair), discreet jewellery.


Students are to wear neat casual dress appropriate for the work place.

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.

The chemist is situated within Rosanna and can be reached via public train and bus networks.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• HLT33015 - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
• SHB20116 - Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics