Pharmacy Technician
OSCA 311332·ANZSCO 311215
1,800
47.6%
88.2%
38 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support, Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary, and Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support.
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About this career
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.
What they typically do
- Conducts medication history and reviews with patients, carers or community health professionals for Hospital Pharmacists
- Prepares a current medicines list for patients
- Refers prescriptions to Pharmacists and assists with preparing medications
- 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
- Fills and labels patients' prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist
- Provides advice on appropriate health information, medication and other conditions to patients
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Pharmacy Technician.
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Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
HLT47121 · AQF 4 · 5 providers
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Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
SIR40216 · AQF 4 · 6 providers
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Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
HLT37121 · AQF 3 · 8 providers