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HEMALATHA PRASAD

Modbury,Australia

Summary

I am a highly qualified and experienced professional with a background in Pharmacy and Hospital Administration. I completed my Pharmacy degree in 2002, followed by a Master's in Hospital Administration in 2012 in India. With extensive business administration experience in healthcare services in India and Saudi Arabia, I immigrated to Australia in 2014. Over the last five years, I have been actively contributing to the public hospital administration system in Australia, serving as an Administration Officer. Versatile Administration Officer skilled in managing diverse tasks and competing priorities on daily basis. Practiced at driving improvements to quality, productivity and service, demonstrated over 5 years of HealthAdministartion experience.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Officer

ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL
01.2022
  • Spearheaded improvements in the Long Covid clinic, including project planning, budgeting, and method development
  • Coordinated and merged specialists into a centralized clinic, streamlining operations
  • Monitored project progression and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Managed healthcare facility budgets, including patient fees and billing
  • Maintained effective communication with patients, staff, and the community
  • Provided administrative support services such as data entry, meeting setup, and documentation
  • Recorded and managed patient movements, scanning documents, and overseeing appointments
  • Ensured compliance with occupational health and safety standards
  • Developed and maintained project records.

Senior Pharmacy Assistant

ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Efficient and accurate dispensing of prescriptions
  • Answered/screened phone calls, providing accurate information
  • Managed pharmacy stores, including stock receipt, invoicing, and procurement procedures
  • Supervised and trained pharmacy students and interns
  • Oversaw stock control of Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) on wards.

Pharmacy Assistant Dispensary Distribution Services

WOMENS AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Performed various dispensary duties, including inpatient, outpatient, discharge, imprest, and cashier duties
  • Developed effective relationships, fostering a positive work environment
  • Assisted in ordering pharmacy-manufactured products and maintained a safe work environment.

Production Technician

Ennio International Pty Ltd
12.2015 - 02.2018
  • Performed manufacturing duties in the production line for meat and poultry packaging products.

Pharmacist Manager

Mehtha Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Managed daily pharmacy operations, including procurement, drug storage, and inventory management
  • Developed policies and procedures for the pharmacy department.

Senior Pharmacy Technician Coordinator

ALMANA GENERAL HOSPITAL - SAUDI ARABIA
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Performed clinical and non-clinical tasks, managing pharmacy technicians
  • Implemented new hazardous waste management processes and participated in quality improvement initiatives
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives which resulted in the hospital maintaining its quality and safety accreditation
  • I identified the storage of vaccines was deficient and implemented change to resolve this issue
  • I worked collaboratively with pharmacy, nursing, and hospital administration staff to setup medication imprest supply on all wards
  • I was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from JCI (external quality assurance auditor).

India Pharmacist

01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Worked as a healthcare pharmacist, providing inpatient, outpatient, and production services
  • Managed procurement, invoices, financial issues, and human resources.

Education

Graduate Certificate of Health Administration -

Monash university
01.2023

Diploma in Project Management -

First Choice Training
01.2017

MBA - Hospital Management

Vinayaga Mission University
India
01.2012

IGIB
India
01.2003

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

JKK Natarajah College of Pharmacy
01.2002

Skills

  • Articulate and promote project alignment and work plans
  • Experience in delivering work programs and monitoring contract progress
  • Ability to use diverse information sources for evidence-based advice
  • Effective time management and prioritization skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, building trusted relationships with stakeholders
  • Initiative, enthusiasm, and resilience
  • Well-developed writing skills with attention to details

Personal Qualifications

  • 2023, Graduate Certificate of Health Administration, Monash university, Melbourne
  • 2017, Diploma in Project Management, Australia
  • 2012, Master of Business Administration, India
  • 2003, Post graduate diploma in Bioinformatics, India
  • 2002, Bachelor of Pharmacy, India

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Administration Officer

ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL
01.2022

Senior Pharmacy Assistant

ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL
04.2019 - 01.2022

Pharmacy Assistant Dispensary Distribution Services

WOMENS AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL
02.2018 - 01.2019

Production Technician

Ennio International Pty Ltd
12.2015 - 02.2018

Pharmacist Manager

Mehtha Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2014

Senior Pharmacy Technician Coordinator

ALMANA GENERAL HOSPITAL - SAUDI ARABIA
01.2005 - 01.2009

India Pharmacist

01.2002 - 01.2005

Graduate Certificate of Health Administration -

Monash university

Diploma in Project Management -

First Choice Training

MBA - Hospital Management

Vinayaga Mission University

IGIB

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

JKK Natarajah College of Pharmacy

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