Ability to prioritise pharmacy tasks ensuring timely and correct dispensing of medications, management of inventory and correct storage of environment controlled medications, ie. insulin
Overseeing management of shop staff, pharmacy techs and interns. Working as sole pharmacist on duty each Saturday in one of Cairns busiest pharmacies often covering over 400+ scripts per day.
Experienced in communicating and collaborating with a broad range of people from patients to doctors and physicians, communicating clearly in areas such as drug side effects, treatment options and drug interactions.
Ensured accurate dispensing of controlled substances, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks. Able to learn and adapt quickly to new technology and software applications such as electronic scripts, medicinal cannabis Canview, Qscripts etc.
Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, resulting in improved patient care and communication. Able to take decisive action and communicate firmly if required, for example if dangerous drug interactions are present or incorrect dosing has been prescribed.
Experienced in dealing with medical summaries, often involving Webster packs with regular changes and substitutions. Committed to dealing correctly with confidential and sensitive medical information as per legal guidelines.
Pharmacy Intern
Marlin Amcal Smithfield
01.2020 - 02.2021
Dispensed medication and counselled patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
Gained valuable experience in compounding medications for customized patient needs, following strict guidelines and safety measures.
Prioritised organising everyday stock and takeaways for methadone and suboxone patients for the QOTP,
Accurately entered entries into the DD book and counted schedule 8 medications to ensure the walking safe matches the DD book as per legal guidelines.
Assisted pharmacist to provide services such as; cholesterol, blood sugar/pressure and med checks, sleep apnoea, vaccinations, DNA test, delivery of medications to patients, and smoking cessation.
Education
Bachelor Of Pharmacy -
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
12.2019
Diploma Of Higher Education - Majoring in Health
James Cook University
Cairns, QLD
12.2014
Skills
Patient Medical Histories (DAA)
Patient Counselling
Clear communication
Critical Thinking
Prescription Review and Dosage
Maintaining stock integrity
Teamplayer
Strong clinical knowledge
Multitasking and working under pressure
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist with 3+ years of experience managing daily pharmacy operations, staff management and patient care in the Australian community pharmacy sector. I posses a large clinical knowledge of prescribed medications and their effects and interactions, I also have a wide knowledge of complimentary medications and treatments from my experience. Adept in following legal regulations, best practice guidelines and providing quality customer and patient service. Seeking new challenging roles to broaden my experience and skills.
Retail Coordinator and Dispensary Technician at Chemist Warehouse Bentley VillageRetail Coordinator and Dispensary Technician at Chemist Warehouse Bentley Village