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Isn’t easier to just pay the locum pharmacist their invoice?

Paying the locum pharmacist on an invoice provided by the locum can be a trap.  there are a few issues you need to consider before paying the invoice. Is the invoice coming from a company, partnership or trust?   Is the invoice coming from an "individual" with an ABN? Is superannuation included on the invoice? Should superannuation be paid on this invoice? The answer to the last two questions will depend on the first two questions.  Superannuation might be factored in to the hourly rate on an invoice, but it is not payable as such as a separate entity.   And - if it is factored in - if the locum pharmacist is an individual with an ABN number, then even if you pay that invoice you may be liable to pay superannuation again and on top of the whole invoice amount. Please see this blog post to have a look at some scenarios.
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Options on how to get paid

Pharmacy SOS will only pay locums on the Pharmacy SOS Pay Roll.  Here is why. Pay roll is the easiest and fastest way to get paid. You get paid on a fortnightly basis with out having to wait for the pharmacy to pay nor have to chase any invoices.  You know you will be paid on the fortnight according to the payroll calendar.  To do so, please complete link in the confirmation email you received for your shift. If you would like to speak to an accountant to seek professional advice, please contact our preferred accountants, BNS Tax Consultants Pty Ltd.  (Direct link to this FAQ).
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My pay was wrong, when can you fix it?

Some times we get it wrong!  If your pay is for some reason not accurately paid, please let us know immediately and we will have it fixed on our accounting software straight away. With the new STP reporting, it has become more difficult to fix up individual items as each pay roll needs to be submitted to the ATO.  This causes inefficiencies and potential errors become harder to pick up, causing delays at the end of the financial year.  So we ask that you kindly be patient until the next pay run for the correction to be made. (Direct link to this FAQ.)
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Invoice Payments

You can pay your invoices in any of the following ways.  Please be sure to always include the invoice number in the description: Option Link/Details Pay Online Now Bank Transfer Account Name: NAB BANK PSOS CONSULTING PTY LTD t/a PHARMACY SOS BSB: 083004  Account Number: 782759256 Credit Card, Google Pay, PayPal Pay by clicking on the green Pay Now button on your invoice and/or email.   
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Superannuation and Invoices

Superannuation law stipulates that when certain conditions are met, a person, even if sending an invoice for their work, will be considered an employee of the company for superannuation purposes and must therefore have superannuation paid according to the rules and regulations set. 

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Will my pay be processed during the holidays?

YES!  We make sure pays are processed either on time, according to the Pay Roll Calendar, or beforehand.  Our priority is to ensure our locums get paid on time every time. Remember to fill in your time sheets promptly so we can process your pay.   

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How does Pharmacy SOS work out the hourly rate for pharmacists?

Pharmacy SOS is the most competitive on the market today, paying locums more than other agencies while charging pharmacies, making the process of locuming a much more pleasant experience for both the locum and the employer.  One of the more common questions we get is what the the break down of the hourly rates when we pay our locum pharmacists... however as they change from time to time it is best you contact us for this information. Pharmacy SOS can provide pay roll service for the payment of all locum pharmacists through Pharmacy SOS pay roll system.   The rates for payroll are all inclusive of legal obligations and pay roll administration fees such as Superannuation Contribution Guarantee (SCG), WorkCover, and payroll tax (e.g. for Victoria see SRO website), plus GST (see terms and conditions). We remain the most competitive on the market.  Where any competition can provide lower rates with the same guarantees and service, we will match or beat that rate in order to maintain our business with you.  All you need to do is contact us and provide us with any form of written evidence.