Pharmacy Technician - Supply & Logistics at Auckland District Health Board (Central Auckland), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Be a part of NZ’s largest hospital pharmacy department
• Opportunity to develop your career within Pharmacy
• Friendly and supportive team
• Full-time permanent positions

Working with Auckland DHB is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of our Auckland community.

You’ll be joining the Medicines Supply and Logistics team based at Auckland City Hospital who works with Auckland DHB’s values to welcome, respect one another, work together and to always aim high.

In this role you will dispense registered, unregistered, investigational, compliance packed and aseptically and extemporaneously compounded medicines, supply controlled drugs, repack medicines, prepare Pyxis top ups, order compounded products from 3rd party suppliers and work in dispensary, inventory, clinical trials and distribution. You will be supported by a team of experienced pharmacists, pharmacy accuracy checking technicians, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.

You will work in a safe, efficient and professional manner according to legislation, Health & Disability Standards, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice and Standard Operating Procedures. This role is covered by the PSA Allied, Public Health & Technical MECA.

A full induction, training and validation programme and ongoing support will be provided.  

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For more information about this role, please contact the Naomi Wood, Clinical Lead Pharmacist Medicines Supply & Logistics on naomiw@adhb.govt.nz

About the department

Our Pharmacy department is an innovative and exciting place to work. We employ over 100 staff working within two retail pharmacies, the Aseptic Production Unit and a flagship inpatient service. We serve over 1200 inpatient beds. Our guiding principle is to put the patient first in everything we do. We are committed to do and be our best, to value and support all staff, to work together with trust respect and honesty and display commitment and accountability to provide a high quality service to our patients.

About you

As the ideal candidate for this role, you are a NZQA level 5 pharmacy technician who is accurate and efficient and your values will align with ours. You will be part of a large, high performing team who all have a common passion, care and enthusiasm for “putting the patient first” in everything we do. You have a flexible approach, effective communication, interpersonal and time management skills and intermediate computer skills. Preference will be given to candidates that have recent busy NZ hospital and clinical trials experience, are validated in aseptic compounding, competent using ePharmacy and Toniq and have worked with automated systems such as Pyxis, repacking and blister packing robots.

If you would like the opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our Auckland community we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer you

Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. Here is what we can offer you:

• A comprehensive and well-structured orientation programme
• A fast paced, unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction and is always interesting
• An opportunity to grow both as a person and as a technical professional while working with a very friendly team
• Continuous improvement and development opportunities
• A great team environment and supportive work culture
• Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye tests

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter. If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Aaron Chamberlain - Recruitment Coordinator on AaronChamb@adhb.govt.nz ADHB12502A to discuss how we can best support your application.