Occupation

311332 Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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311332 Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Facilitates the provision of hospital pharmacy services through clinical assistance on wards and outpatient clinics, inventory control, and dispensing medications under the supervision of a Hospital Pharmacist.

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Conducts medication history with patients, carers, or community health professionals for Hospital Pharmacists
  • Prepares a current medicines list for patients
  • Documents and refers patients with medicine allergies and adverse drug reactions to Hospital Pharmacists
  • Assists Hospital Pharmacists with clinical prioritisation by identifying patients at high risk of medicine-related problems
  • Records patients' laboratory data for pharmacist review
  • Provides advice on appropriate health information, medication, and other conditions to patients