DISPENSARY TECHNICIAN (PHARMACIST INTERN) POSITION, BAY OF PLENTY
Apothecary Limited has two community pharmacies located in the centre of historic Opotiki, in the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Our two busy pharmacies are supported by great teams working closely together. We provide the usual professional pharmacy services including CPAMS, Opioid Substitution and Vaccinations, plus valuable additional local initiatives including the Rheumatic Fever Prevention Service, and the Skin Infection Service.
Join our team and enjoy the rewards of working in rural pharmacy. We have a position available for a Dispensary Technician (Pharmacist Intern) who has completed a New Zealand or Overseas Pharmacy Degree Qualification and/or at least 3 years work experience related to the role required.
The ideal candidate will possess high standards, be patient-focused, show initiative, work well in a team, and have great communication skills.
Key tasks, duties and responsibilities
To provide professional advice to patients, pharmacy staff and other health practitioners about health and medicines.
To assist the pharmacist(s) with the dispensing process
To manage pharmacy stock levels effectively.
To keep up-to-date with changes to the Pharmaceutical Schedule
To provide expert advice to patients regarding the safe and appropriate use of all medicines.
To provide expert advice to patients regarding the safe and appropriate use of complementary medicines.
To provide guidance and expert advice to pharmacy staff about the safe and appropriate use of medicines; particularly over–the-counter (OTC) and pharmacy only medicines.
To assess patients’ symptoms, provide advice about treatment options and identify patients requiring a referral.
To supervise and direct the activities of pharmacy staff.
To create and maintain effective relationships with patients, customers and other key pharmacy players, e.g. suppliers.
To communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, including patients, pharmacy staff and other health practitioners.
To ensure all pharmacy claims are correct and are transmitted within the required time-frame.
Hours:
This is a full-time position: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, plus rostered weekends.
Remuneration:
Remuneration is based on experience.
Pay rate $28-$32/hour.
If you are interested in this role, please apply here with your CV and cover letter, before the closing date of 18 November 2026, or phone Andrea Beal for more information:
Andrea Beal
OPOTIKI PHARMACY
110 Church Street, Opotiki 3122