Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants

AdPha is committed to advocating for the growth of technician and pharmacy assistant roles, as part of efforts to advance Australia’s pharmacy workforce. In 2017, technicians were welcomed as voting members of AdPha and they remain crucial partners in pharmacy care. In 2023, we established a pharmacy technician and assistants working group to help fast-track career development and recognition through ANZCAP and in 2024, members voted to add Technician Director position to the Board. We look forward to introducing Australia's first competency standards for Pharmacy Technicians, with consultation opening on Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants Day 2024.

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Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants Day 2024

'Partners in Patient Care' | Tuesday 15 October

Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants are integral to Australia’s hospital pharmacy and broader health care workforce. While roles and responsibilities of technicians and assistants vary from hospital-to-hospital and state-to-state, the focus is the same: delivering precise technical services as an essential part of hospital pharmacy departments focused on patient care. 

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I'm proud to support #RxTechDay. Today we celebrate Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants, essential teammates in Australia's hospital pharmacy workforce.

While roles and responsibilities of technicians and assistants vary from hospital-to-hospital and state-to-state, the focus is the same: delivering precise technical services as an integral part of multidisciplinary teams, with the patient at the centre.

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I'm proud to support #RxTechDay! Today we celebrate Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants, essential teammates in Australia's hospital pharmacy workforce.
 

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Your professional community

AdPha helps you stay connected and informed and gives you opportunities to share and pool your knowledge and views amongst a diverse and experienced professional community through a variety of channels.

A strong voice for your profession, recognition and support

Drawing on your ideas and expertise, AdPha advocates for the expansion of Pharmacy Technician and Assistant roles and greater support for your services. Earlier this year, AdPha members voted to add a Pharmacy Technician position to the Board of Directors, helping give technicians and assistants an even stronger voice for the profession.

Additionally, AdPha recognises the contribution technicians and assistants make to their profession through AdPha Awards, and provides professional and personal support throughout your career with Wellness at Work Webinar Series, leadership and management workshops and seminars, and a strong alliance with Pharmacist's Support Service. 

AdPha Technicians and Assistants Specialty Practice Group

In June 2020 AdPha opened self-enrolment into the Technicians and Assistants Specialty Practice stream. Join technicians, assistants and hospital pharmacists from across the country in shared learning and advocacy for the profession, driving AdPha’s efforts to support pharmacy technician participation and impact across a range of ward-based administrative, supply, technical and cognitive activities.

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