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JOSHUA ANDERSON

Coorparoo

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional and current pharmacy student with a strong clinical background and proven teamwork skills. Experienced in high-pressure environments as a qualified paramedic, now progressing toward a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) with a focus on patient-centred care and medication management. Hardworking, adaptable, and committed to applying clinical and management principles to support quality use of medicines and improve health outcomes within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Student

QEII Jubilee Hospital
03.2025 - Current
  • Provide clinical pharmacy services across inpatient medical and surgical wards including medication history taking, reconciliation, and discharge counselling.
  • Assist with medication chart reviews for safety, efficacy, and adherence to hospital formulary under pharmacist supervision.
  • Support stock control including imprest management, restocking, expiry checks, and auditing across wards.
  • Dispense medications accurately and timely under pharmacist supervision; manage ward stock rotation and troubleshoot supply issues.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support safe medication use and develop clinical reasoning skills through case discussions and pharmacist-led education.

Student Pharmacist (QUM Research Placement)

Metro North Sexual Health Service Biala
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Completed specialised placement supporting care of LGBTQIA+, PLHIV, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Conducted best possible medication histories (BPMH) and reviewed antiretroviral therapy regimens.
  • Led a QUM research project evaluating hepatitis B vaccination and monitoring for PLHIV, identifying service gaps for overseas-born clients.
  • Developed QUM solutions including HBV screening flowcharts, vaccination prompts, ART regimen recommendations, and booster guidelines.
  • Collaborated with clinical leads to align recommendations with ASHM and ATAGI guidelines.
  • Practised trauma-informed, culturally safe communication with a strong focus on confidentiality and consent.

Dispensary Technician

Mater Hospital
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Accurately dispensed medications under pharmacist supervision for inpatient and outpatient care.
  • Managed stock control and imprest restocking across hospital wards, ensuring medication availability and expiry monitoring.
  • Prepared and labelled medications in line with safety and legal standards.
  • Supported pharmacists and healthcare teams to maintain efficient medication supply and workflow.

Pharmacy Student / QUM Facilitator

Choice Aged Care
09.2021 - 02.2024
  • Assisted in dispensing medications, patient counselling, inventory restocking, and front-of-shop customer service.
  • Delivered QUM services and administrative support across multiple aged care facilities nationally.
  • Coordinated RMMR referrals and communication between pharmacists, GPs, and nursing staff.
  • Collected and analysed National Aged Care Quality Indicator data; supported medication reviews and clinical audits.
  • Scheduled telehealth consultations with Geriatricians, ensuring continuity of care.

Paramedic

Queensland Ambulance Service
06.2019 - 08.2021
  • Delivered emergency care in trauma, cardiac, neurological, and respiratory emergencies.
  • Assessed and stabilised patients on scene; administered Schedule 4 and 8 medications per Clinical Practice Guidelines.
  • Ensured safe transport and detailed clinical handovers to hospital teams.
  • Demonstrated advanced communication and de-escalation skills with patients and families.
  • Collaborated with emergency services and retrieval teams to optimise outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and adhered to legal and ethical standards.

Skills

    EDUCATION

    Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
    University of Queensland
    2021 – Present

    Bachelor of Paramedic Science
    Central Queensland University
    2016 – 2019

    Diploma of Health Science
    Central Queensland University
    2019

    Certificate III in Financial Services

    Certificate III in Business

    Certificate III in Information Technology

    Year 12: Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
    Roma State College
    2011

Timeline

Pharmacy Student

QEII Jubilee Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Student Pharmacist (QUM Research Placement)

Metro North Sexual Health Service Biala
02.2025 - 04.2025

Dispensary Technician

Mater Hospital
02.2024 - 02.2025

Pharmacy Student / QUM Facilitator

Choice Aged Care
09.2021 - 02.2024

Paramedic

Queensland Ambulance Service
06.2019 - 08.2021

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