Pharmacy Technician Informatics

Ngā Ratonga Kēmihi. Te - manawanui - he - kaupapa;
- he - rongoā - e - arotahi - ana_
- Pharmacy Services. Patient centred: medicines focused_

**Mō te tūnga - About the Role**

We - re looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a permanent full-time basis in a new Pharmacy Technician Informatics role. This is an exciting and varied opportunity working within an experienced team who are all passionate about the health and wellbeing of the Canterbury community.

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.

Christchurch and surrounding Canterbury is great for individuals and families alike. It encourages an active lifestyle with opportunities for surfing, skiing, tramping, or camping. Music festivals, concerts, vineyards, and award-winning restaurants are also on our doorstep.

If you have fresh ideas or valuable experience and would enjoy working within a supportive team we would love to hear from you.

Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha prides itself on supporting and developing our Pharmacy Technicians. 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, enjoys working as part of a team, has excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to learn. Previous hospital experience is essential and previous work with the ePharmacy system is preferred.

**Ko wai koe **| About You**

Your key tasks include:

- Responsibility for the day to day maintenance of software used in the delivery of Pharmacy services
- Training staff in the use of Pharmacy systems and development and maintenance of staff training material
- Responsibility for identifying issues, problem solving and participation in continuous improvement and quality initiatives
- Taking a lead role in the planning and implementation of version upgrades for the systems
- Data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting as required for the Pharmacy Service and organisation

You will also be expected to undertake core Pharmacy Technician duties such as dispensing inpatient and outpatient medicines alongside the fluctuating demands of the informatics tasks. In addition, you will help with the provision of support to the Pharmacy Purchasing Officer during periods of leave.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience**
- Minimum Level 5 Certificate in Pharmacy
- Minimum two years hospital pharmacy experience
- Sound computer literacy, previous work with ePharmacy is preferred
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable to changing team environments
- Ability to work independently, efficiently and balance service demands with planned workload
- Good communication skills

**Mō mātou | About Us**
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi_ - _Putting people at the heart of all we do - _

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

**Ngā** **hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]**

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you

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