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 organisationYou 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 skillsMō 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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