Looking for a career change?

Whether you are a veteran pharmacist, just starting out on your career, looking for a career change, or anything in between we may have something for you. All roles, all levels of experience considered.

Job descriptions are below. Please call, visit, or send us a resume. Even if we don’t have a position available for you immediately we will keep your details on file and reach out if something suitable becomes available.

0265534001, ask to speak with Mike or Justin
[email protected]

About Our Pharmacy

  • Chapman & Wood Chemist has been serving the greater Wingham community for over 110 years, including over 40 years under current management. We are an integral part of the community and over the course of many decades have nurtured relationships with our customers and their families, as well as local medical professionals.
  • Premises expanded and renovated in 2014.
  • Fast paced but fun, friendly and ultimately rewarding work environment.

About Wingham

  • Historical village situated on the Manning River in the beautiful Mid North Coast.
  • 10 minutes to major regional city of Taree, 25 minutes to the beach. Just under two hours to Newcastle, 3½ to Sydney.
  • Home to the Wingham Brush subtropical rainforest nature reserve, or head a little further out to Tapin Tops national park, Ellenborough Falls, Potoroo Falls etc.
  • Rodeo in the Summer, Scottish Festival in the Winter. Akoostik music festival in October. Award-winning cafes. Beautiful heritage buildings.

Jobs

Pharmacist

Duties

  • Dispensing/checking prescriptions and medication
  • Counselling patients on OTC/prescription medication
  • Liaising with local GPs and other health professionals as appropriate
  • Running health promotions

Essential

  • Current unrestricted AHPRA registration (Pharmacist)

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with popular dispensing software
  • Meds Checks
  • Vaccinations
  • Methadone/Suboxone dispensing
  • Medical marijuana dispensing

Desirable Competencies

  • Strong communicator. Customer oriented mindset.
  • Team player. You’ll be working closely with not just dispensary techs and other pharmacists but everyone across all departments.
  • Flexible in regards to duties, working hours, etc.
  • Show initiative, in particular regarding suggestions for improvements, making sure customers are being attended to and the dispensary is flowing well, etc.

Dispensary Tech

Duties

  • Dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently using LOTS Dispense
  • Manage dispensary stock
  • Communicate with pharmacists and customers.
  • Process claims. Order PBS stationery.

Essential

  • Proficiency using email and spreadsheets.

Desirable Skills

  • Dispense Technician Certificate III or higher
  • S2/S3 Training. Good understanding of medicine scheduling rules.
  • LOTS Dispense experience
  • Strong technical background, including proficiency with concepts such as escripts, Script List and The Cloud.
  • Medical marijuana dispensing

Desirable Competencies

  • Ability to prioiritise work flow and maintain accuracy while under pressure.
  • Energetic. Friendly and personable.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, but also work independently when required.
  • Well organised. Attention to detail.

Front Shop (Pharmacy Assistant)

Are you a “people person,” passionate about helping our wonderful customers achieve the best possible health they can?
Considering all levels of experience, including 1st or 2nd year pharmacy students and people with retail experience looking to move into the health industry.

Duties

  • Take in script requests (in-store and on the phone/email/via the app/email/etc)
  • Hand out medication
  • Assist customers to choose appropriate over-the-counter medication or other products
  • Utilise POS software to complete transactions
  • Stock management, presentation, “fill and face.” Merchandising. Rolling stocktakes. Cleaning.
  • Completing NDSS, Hubbed, PharmacyID requests.

Essential

  • S2/S3 Training

Desirable Skills

  • LOTS POS or other POS experience
  • Retail/Customer Service certificates
  • CPAP knowledge

Desirable Competencies

  • Friendly and personable. Excellent phone manner
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
  • Punctual and reliable

Webster Packer

As a Webster Packer you will be responsible for preparing and organising Webster-paks, medication management systems designed to simplify medication administration for patients.

Duties

  • Accurately prepare and assemble Webster packs according to individual patient profiles.
  • Communicate with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, residential care facilities and other healthcare professionals to clarify medication instructions and ensure patient safety.
  • Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations, as well as pharmaceutical industry standards and best practices.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean and organised work environment, ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and sanitised.
  • Collaborate with the pharmacy team to identify and address any patient medication concerns or discrepancies.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and participate in relevant training opportunities to stay updated on industry trends and developments.

Essential

  • Higher School Certificate or equivalent education.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication dispensing.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Knowledge of medication storage and handling requirements.

Desirable Skills

  • S2/S3 Training
  • Certificate in Community Pharmacy or equivalent experience in a pharmacy setting.
  • Prior experience working with Webster packs or other medication management systems.
  • Familiarity with pharmacy software systems and record-keeping practices.
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology and pharmacology.

Desirable Competencies

  • Patient-centred approach to medication management and a strong commitment to patient safety.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and techniques in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Ability to handle high-stress situations and multitask effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify potential issues and address them proactively.
  • A high degree of professionalism and adherence to ethical standards.

Tech All-rounder

Pharmacy has taken on enormous amounts of technology in the past 10 years, and it’s only going to accelerate from here. Ecommerce, interconnected systems, The Cloud, dispensing robots, digital health records, social media, artificial intelligence, all coming together to assist us provide the best health for our wonderful customers.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced IT professional of 20+ years with a talent stack that spans ecommerce, finance, telco, marketing and of course pharmacy. Would ideally suit someone studying or who has completed an IT-related course, or someone already working in pharmacy with a strong tech background looking to take their career further down this path. Please note this is not a WFH role.

Duties

  • Procure and support hardware (PCs, servers, firewall, network), OS and applications, ensuring optimal performance and security
  • Implement and support across full ecommerce stack
  • Work with technology partners to manage servers, network, backups, phones, etc.
  • Roll out technology to support the pharmacy business
  • Provide technical support and training for pharmacy staff
  • Ensure proper documentation of IT systems, processes, and policies

Essential

  • Strong understanding of the following concepts:
    • Relational databases/SQL
    • Spreadsheets
    • Cloud
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues effectively
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills

  • Proficiency with LOTS or other dispensing software
  • Web technologies (PHP, CSS, WordPress/WooCommerce)
  • Simple photo editing (crop, filters), graphic design
  • Experience in the pharmacy, retail, or medical industries
  • Currently studying or recent graduate of an IT-related course
  • Japanese language ability

Desirable Competencies

  • Marketing flair
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
  • Customer service mindset, with a commitment to supporting the needs of the pharmacy and its staff
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality