Rotational Pharmacy Technician

We have a vacancy for an NZ qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team at Allevia Hospitals.

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday 8am - 4 : 30pm with occasional Saturday shifts, and you may be required to work across both Allevia Hospitals, in Epsom and Greenlane.

Allevia Hospital Pharmacy is a unique workplace running a hybrid model, serving both as a hospital pharmacy, (dispensing inpatient medication and discharge prescriptions), as well as also being a registered community pharmacy (providing community pharmacy services including dispensing prescriptions, blister packs, OTC and pharmacist-only consultations for patients).

This position will suit a pharmacy technician with a "can-do" attitude who thrives on delivering high-quality care to our patients, hospital staff and customers.

Along with being a fantastic team player with excellent communication skills, your efficiency, positivity and desire to make a difference in providing quality patient care will see you succeed in this fast-paced and varied role.

Hospital experience is not essential and we welcome applications from community pharmacy technicians interested in gaining hospital experience.

Main duties will include :

Dispense and supply of medications for patients at Allevia hospitals and community pharmacy prescriptions

Provide over-the-counter advice to customers on non-prescription medicines, and provide patient counselling for medications (under the supervision of a pharmacist)

Provide an effective and efficient imprest service to allocated wards and theatres

Assist with queries from hospital staff (prescribers, nurses, etc) with regards to medications and escape to the dispensary / clinical pharmacist for further advice where appropriate

Support the charge dispensary manager and inventory / procurement staff to ensure good stock control of medications, and assisting with stock management

Participate in pharmacy / medication-related audits and quality monitoring activities where required

Our Ideal candidate will have :

NZQA National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) level 5 or equivalent accepted by the Pharmaceutical Society of NZ

Community pharmacy experience - competency using RxONE dispensing software is an advantage

Hospital / clinical pharmacy experience is an advantage (but not essential)

Commitment to quality, accuracy and safety in their work

Clear, concise communication and professional but friendly interpersonal skills

At Allevia Hospitals we highly value our employees and are proud to offer very competitive remuneration, smart easy care uniforms, and a hospital wide Christmas & New Year close-down.

Allevia employees also have access to a wide range of benefits including free parking, a robust Employee Assistance Programme, staff discounts on services, and discounts on retail, banking, childcare, e-bikes, and gym memberships.

If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity with one of NZ's largest private healthcare providers, APPLY NOW to view the job description and submit your application online.

Applications close midday 17 November

• or earlier so don't delay.

Only candidates currently residing and eligible to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Reference #

Organisation Allevia Hospitals

Posted on 06 Nov

Closes on 17 Nov

Job level(s) Intermediate (1-3 years), Experienced (3 years plus)

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