Pharmacy Technician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, ChristchurchPosition is based at Christchurch Health CampusHours of work for this role are Thursday and Friday 0800 - 1630Permanent Part time opportunity 0.4FTE (16 hours per week)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we are rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role Health New Zealand Waitaha's Pharmacy Services are patient centred: medicines focused. Our wide range of pharmacy services is provided by a positive, friendly, and inclusive team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, and administrative staff.
We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
This position has plenty of variety and challenging opportunities, and innovation is encouraged by peers, senior staff, and management.
The department provides regular continuing education and numerous other training opportunities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic technician with a good work ethic who enjoys working as part of a team, has excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong desire to learn.
Hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory.
If you are considering a switch to hospital and have a willingness to learn, you will find you are well supported with your transition.
This is an exciting and varied opportunity working within an experienced team of Pharmacists, Technicians, and Assistants who are all passionate about the health and wellbeing of the Canterbury community.
There will also be the opportunity to participate in our weekend roster (Saturday morning).
About You In this role, you will be responsible for:
Dispensing inpatient and outpatient medication including clinical trials, compassionate supplies, home IV therapy, chemotherapy, and sterile products.Repacking.Compounding sterile and non-sterile products.Assisting with the provision of clinical pharmacy services to wards including medication history taking and patient education.Support in training of student technicians, intern, and student pharmacists.Your skills will include:
Excellent communication, attention to detail, and time management skills.A client-focused approach to work and a commitment to providing high-quality service.Adaptable to changing team environments.Hospital pharmacy experience is advantageous but not essential.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.A Pharmacy Technician's Certificate (level 5), or be upgrading to the former from an equivalent overseas qualification, is essential.
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