Hospital Pharmacy Technician — Part-Time with Training & Growth

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital-based pharmacy team in Christchurch. The role is 0.4–0.7FTE (16–28 hours per week) with shifts Monday to Friday 0800–1630 and some Saturdays.

You will be supported to develop clinical pharmacy skills in a patient-centred environment. Hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory; a Pharmacy Technician Certificate (level 5) is essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician's Certificate (level 5) essential.
• Willing to learn and adapt within hospital setting.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy services advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing inpatient and outpatient medication including clinical trials, compassionate supplies, home IV therapy, chemotherapy and sterile products.
• Repacking medications.
• Compounding sterile and non-sterile products.
• Assist with clinical pharmacy services to wards including medication history taking and patient education.
• Support training of student technicians, interns and student pharmacists.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Client-focused

Adaptable

Hospital experience

Te ao Māori knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certificate (Level 5)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital-based pharmacy team in Christchurch. The role is 0.4–0.7FTE (16–28 hours per week) with shifts Monday to Friday 0800–1630 and some Saturdays.

You will be supported to develop clinical pharmacy skills in a patient-centred environment. Hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory; a Pharmacy Technician Certificate (level 5) is essential.