Pharmacist, Supply And Logistics, Auckland City Hospital

Full time, permanent position. Based at Auckland City Hospital, Health New Zealand. Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role The Department of Pharmacy at Te Toka Tumai, Auckland City Hospital has a fantastic opportunity for a registered pharmacist with at least one year experience to work with the Medicines Supply and Logistics team. The Pharmacist Supply and Logistics will work positively and collaboratively with the support of senior and experienced staff in the busy inpatient pharmacy. The key focus will be coordinating and maintaining an efficient workflow and the accurate and timely supply of dispensed, compliance packaged, controlled drug, repacked, investigational, unregistered, and compounded medicines to Te Toka Tumai patients and clinical trial participants. Business hours are 0800-1630 Monday to Friday and 0800-1200 Saturdays. Responsibilities Screening dispensary charts and clinical screening of chemotherapy prescriptions to facilitate ordering and supply Accurately dispense, supply and check medicines including, extemporaneous and aseptic products compounded on site, third party compounded items including chemotherapy and antimicrobials Actively work across and liaise between the Infusions, Chemotherapy, Antimicrobial Supply Team (ICAST) and Clinical services in Oncology and Haematology services to support focused delivery of treatments for patients in this area Accountability for controlled drugs Orienting, training, supervising, and supporting pharmacists, technicians, trainee Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technicians and students in the dispensary and other supply and logistics areas Reviewing compounding and repacking worksheets, Standard Operating Procedures, and User Guides Maintaining a quality focus by investigating errors and near misses, implementing remedial actions and supporting quality initiatives For further details, please refer to the position description. About the Team / Service / Location Our Pharmacy department is an innovative and exciting place to work. We employ over 120 staff including those working within two retail pharmacies and a flagship inpatient service. We serve over 1200 inpatient beds. Our guiding principle is to put the patient first in everything we do. Our award winning and growing clinical pharmacy service has over 40 pharmacists working across both secondary and tertiary level services. We have a robust service strategy, which ensures that our staff are continuously driving to work at the top of their scope and pushing the boundaries of clinical pharmacy practice. 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 B. Pharm. or other recognised pharmacy qualification NZ registered pharmacist with a current APC At least 1 years experience as a registered pharmacist - preferably in a busy hospital pharmacy dispensary Demonstrated proficiency in dispensing and the supply of medicines Applied knowledge of NZ pharmacy legislation and Health & Disability service standard NZS8134.7 : 210 Demonstrated positive and productive work relationships with customers and all levels of staff Intermediate computer skills A commitment to biculturalism A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori Full training and induction and ongoing support and professional development will be provided. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr