PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Alternative Title: Dispensary Technician Fills and labels patients' prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacist. May record details of, place orders for, take stock of, and store medications and medical supplies and deliver them to patients. Skill Level: 2

Australian visa options for Dispensary Technician (Pharmacy Technician)

Employer Sponsorship

Permanent

489 Visa

Permanent

482 TSS Visa

Skilled Occupation

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Assessing Authority

189 Visa

190 Visa

State

Family

186 Visa (DE)

187 Visa

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Pharmacy Technician

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Pharmacy Technician categories in Group E.

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Sponsorship options for Pharmacy Technician
190 Visa Sponsorship				489 Visa Sponsorship
Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship
NT		_______________________________________ Financial capacity Applicants living outside Australia: one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications. Offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent - Processing times Offshore applicants: six to eight months NT student / NT resident applicants: one month. - Cost of application: Free		NT		_______________________________________ Financial capacity Applicants living outside Australia: one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications. Offshore applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall or equivalent - Processing times Offshore applicants: six to eight months NT student / NT resident applicants: one month. - Cost of application: Free Postcodes: Entire territory (including Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy)
Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide)
SA		Available to all applicants including South Australian international graduates. Special Conditions (from 8/07/2018 ): Available to international graduates in South Australia, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia OR have eighty points or higher (including state nomination points). Special Conditions Apply Competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in each band; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only 45 years or less Financial capacity See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks List current as of 12/02/2019		SA		Available to all applicants including South Australian international graduates. Special Conditions (from 8/07/2018 ): Available to international graduates in South Australia, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia OR have eighty points or higher (including state nomination points). Special Conditions Apply Competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in each band; Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only 45 years or less Financial capacity See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Gawler, Port Pirie, Bridgewater, Port Augusta, Murray Bridge, Port Lincoln, Mount Barker, Victor Harbor and Aldinga Beach) List current as of 12/02/2019
SA				SA
Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne)
VIC				VIC
VIC		For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band		VIC		For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band
Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth)
WA				WA
WA				WA
WA				WA
New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship
NSW				NSW
						Central West
						Far South Coast
						Mid North Coast
						Murray
						Northern Inland
						Orana
						Riverina
						Southern Inland
Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane)
QLD				QLD
QLD		For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently working in Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 6 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest; and Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in your nominated or closely related occupation Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 BSMQ Temporarily Suspends QUEENSLAND SKILLED VISA NOMINATION for Subclass 190 & 489; BSMQ will re-open the State Nomination Program in the new financial year (July 2019).		QLD		BSMQ Temporarily Suspends QUEENSLAND SKILLED VISA NOMINATION for Subclass 190 & 489; BSMQ will re-open the State Nomination Program in the new financial year (July 2019). For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently working in regional Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 4 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest; and Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in regional Queensland in your nominated or closely related occupation Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 Eligible Postcodes: 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899 (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast; including Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
QLD		For PhD Graduates in Queensland: BSMQ Temporarily Suspends QUEENSLAND SKILLED VISA NOMINATION for Subclass 190 & 489; BSMQ will re-open the State Nomination Program in the new financial year (July 2019). Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200		QLD		For PhD Graduates in Queensland: BSMQ Temporarily Suspends QUEENSLAND SKILLED VISA NOMINATION for Subclass 190 & 489; BSMQ will re-open the State Nomination Program in the new financial year (July 2019). Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship
ACT		Closed For Overseas Residents: Their skills and at least 12 months experience in the nominated occupation must be relevant to the ACT economy. Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, production, mining; shipping, gas and oil, head office banking and railways are not generally considered relevant industries given the structure of the ACT economy which is primarily knowledge-based For Canberra residents: When you lodge your expression of interest, you must be working in Canberra for the last three months. While the employment does not have to be fulltime or permanent, you must be working a minimum 20 hours per week. You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN. If you are employed by a NSW employer in the ‘ACT Region’, you must demonstrate that your work activity is located in the ACT. If you hold, or have previously held a student/temporary graduate visa within the last two years: You must be resident in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation. If you express your interest after 1 July 2019, the minimum ACT residence criteria for student/temporary graduate visa holders will increase to two years You are not eligible for ACT 190 nomination if you or any dependents are living or working in another Australian state or territory. To apply, you must formally express an interest in applying for ACT 190 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where you are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community. Different criteria may apply to ACT 190 Streamlined PhD nomination pathway. Service fee: A$300 (if you are invited to apply)		ACT
Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship
TAS		Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution prior to 31 July 2017, have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); The applicant must currently be in Tasmania; or The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application for state nomination in an occupation in-line with applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); A genuine need for the position should be satisfied. or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the position should be met. Applicants who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution after 31 July 2017 must meet the Australian study requirement through study in Tasmania. So they must complete a two year study in Tasmania and Have lived in the state during your period of study. The applicant and their dependants must be in Tasmania at time of application. and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill		TAS		Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); or have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application in any fields (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); Evidence proving no local person has been able to fill the position Should be provided. or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the nominated position must be met. or have an immediate family member (parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, first cousin, or grandparent) permanently residing in Tasmania; or Available to small business owners with past business experience and management expertise who have a business plan. and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell)

Source: DIBP, migration.tas.gov.au, business.nsw.gov.au, migration.qld.gov.au, migration.sa.gov.au, australiasnorthernterritory.com.au, liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au, migration.wa.gov.au,

Pharmacy Technician job description, duties and education requirements

UNIT GROUP 3112 MEDICAL TECHNICIANS MEDICAL TECHNICIANS operate anaesthetic, cardiac, operating theatre and medical testing equipment, perform and assist with laboratory tests, and fill prescriptions in support of Health Professionals. Indicative Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) In New Zealand: NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. The occupation Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ) has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. Tasks Include: operating equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, kidneys, nervous system and hearing, and in anaesthesia undertaking and assisting with medical analytical procedures and assisting Anaesthetists and surgical teams recording the electrical activity of the heart, from which the heart rate is measured and pattern and rhythm interpreted taking, collecting and labelling blood, urine and other samples from patients preparing and staining slides and tissue sections for blood and histological examination performing diagnostic tests on tissues and body fluids and analysing the chemical constituents of blood, urine, faeces and tissues testing for diseases by looking for the presence of antibodies and the products of immune response in samples setting up, checking and maintaining operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment referring prescriptions to Pharmacists and assisting in preparing medications Occupations: Anaesthetic Technician Cardiac Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Operating Theatre Technician Pharmacy Technician Pathology Collector (Aus) \ Phlebotomist (NZ) Medical Technicians nec Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

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