Chamindri Kadigamuwa
Summary
I am a highly dedicated and compassionate pre-medical student, born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, with a strong passion for lifelong learning and jumping at any opportunity for hands-on skills. My goal is to study Medicine, and I have a strong interest in paediatrics, oncology, dermatology, sports medicine, disease and virus research. I am fascinated by the research of cancer and its treatments and preventions, where I have had the opportunity to apply my critical thinking skills with Doctor/patient-like scenarios at my University, where I had to come up with a diagnosis and the best course of treatment if applicable, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I am a student who puts 100% into everything I do in life, and I am determined to do the same as a medical student. I am very keen to work alongside amazing nurses, allied health and all other healthcare workers, to take care of the people in our world together.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Heidelberg West Medical
05.2022 - Current
- Bubbly, warm and welcoming personality
- Front desk operations, Telephone etiquette
- Appointment scheduling and management
- Provided excellent customer service during high-volume periods, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Medical terminology
- Maintain patient confidentiality -Medical records maintenance
- Reminder/Urgent (recall) calls
- Documentation of admin work
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Organisation and time management
- Adaptable and flexible
- CPR certified
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- collect and log pathology samples
- Deal with aggressive patients in a calm and understanding manner
- stock nurses' and doctor's rooms with medical supplies
Physiotherapy Allied Health Assistant
Balwyn Physio Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 02.2022
Assisted head physio during consults, with mainly geriatric patients.
- Assisted in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere within the clinic by maintaining a clean space while also attending to the needs of waiting patients.
- Assisted speech therapists in conducting assessments and developing intervention plans for individuals with communication disorders, improving overall quality of life for these patients.
Pharmacist Assistant
Amcal Pharmacy
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Shadowed chemist/ pharmacist
- greeted customers
- stocked medication on shelves, and ensured expiry dates
- Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
- worked with the lead chemist to make Webster packs for patients living in elderly homes.
Education
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12-2025
Allied Health Assistance (cert III) - Allied Health Assistance
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC12-2021
High School Diploma -
Balwyn High School
Melbourne, VIC11-2021
Certification
- Rotary: High School
- High School Diploma-VCE
- Certificate III Allied Health Assistant at Australian Catholic University
- Working with Children's Check
- Hand Hygiene
- Cold chain Management certificate
- CPR certificate( just completed October 2024)
- Australian Alopecia Areata foundation -hair donation certificate
- Rising Star- La Trobe University Hockey Club
Languages
Sinhalese
Professional Working
Extracurricular
- play for the La Trobe University Hockey Club
- represented La Trobe University at Uni Sports Nationals Australia, playing soccer.
- Hair donation ( AAAF ), Australian Alopecia Areata Foundation
- Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Inc. (ACHPER) ( HPE day) volunteering 2023 La Trobe University- Stuart Evans for reference
- Student coordinator at La Trobe University Hockey Club
- sport captain
- House sports captain
- yLead ( selected students to attend student leadership conference )
Timeline
Medical Receptionist
Heidelberg West Medical
05.2022 - Current
Physiotherapy Allied Health Assistant
Balwyn Physio Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 02.2022
Pharmacist Assistant
Amcal Pharmacy
10.2021 - 10.2021
La Trobe University
Allied Health Assistance (cert III) - Allied Health Assistance
Australian Catholic University
High School Diploma -
Balwyn High School
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