Pharmacy Technician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

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Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Department

Permanent, 40 hours per week

Te Whatu Ora vaccination policy

As one of Aotearoa's largest employers of the health and disability workforce and a leader across the sector, Te Whatu Ora has and continues to have an obligation to ensure both the safety and wellbeing of its staff and patients. 

Te Whatu Ora has an expectation that all new staff will be up to date with their vaccinations before they join Te Whatu Ora.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team.

In this role you will be responsible for the ordering, supply and distribution of medication to hospital wards and departments for in-patient's, including topping up state of the art Pyxis machines. You will dispense medications for patients, including making medication compliance packaging and compounding medications, and assist in the general day to day running of the dispensary.

Training will be provided dependent on the applicant's previous experience.  As part of a small team you will be encouraged and supported to extend your skills and work to the top of your scope.    The pharmacy department is committed to providing support for on-going professional development. There is no better place to move your career forward.

We are looking for someone who is accurate and efficient and has values that align with ours.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have the following:

• hold a New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy Technician – Level 5 or above

or be willing and committed to train as a pharmacy technician

• excellent attention to detail
• people orientated with excellent interpersonal skills
• excellent communicator
• have a high degree of accuracy
• have well-developed time management and problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to an ever-changing health environment
  • have the ability to work individually and also be an effective team player
  • have excellent planning and organisational skills
  • the ability to be adaptable and flexible
  • be computer literate

Applications to consist of cover letter and CV

Vacancy number: 01PTEC5665

Applications close: 8 February 2023