Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Melanie Coleman

Melanie Coleman

KORUMBURRA (VIC),VIC

Summary

A driven and passionate individual who works in pharmacy, studies at university, a professional vocalist , a volunteer for my local community, a wife and a mother of two.

A health concious non smoker that would be an asset to any business or organisation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Assistant

Terry White Chemmart
05.2008 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate prescription filling services.
  • Assisted pharmacists in maintaining a well-organized and clean pharmacy environment for optimal workflow.
  • Contributed to increased sales by offering expert advice on over-the-counter medications and products.
  • Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
  • Promoted patient adherence to medication regimens through clear communication of dosage instructions and potential side effects.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
  • Participated in community outreach events to promote health awareness, representing the pharmacy as a knowledgeable resource.
  • Facilitated effective communication between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the pharmacy.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through active listening skills and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Received deliveries of medication shipments, verifying contents against invoices while adhering to proper storage protocols.
  • Assisted in the training and mentoring of new pharmacy assistants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
  • Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
  • Supported operations with filing, copying and faxing.
  • Assisted customers in selecting over-the-counter medications and health care products.
  • Verified patient information to correctly dispense medications.
  • Supported pharmacists with day-to-day activities and pharmacy office management functions.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Input patient information into computer system for prescription orders.
  • Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
  • Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information.
  • Answered questions regarding medication instructions and usage.

Education

Bachelors Degree In Behavioural Science - Criminology

Swinburne University of Tech
Melbourne, VIC

Certificate II & Certificate III - Pharmacy

Pharmacy Guild
2011

Year 12 -

Illawarra Christian School
Albion Park, NSW
10.2000

Skills

  • Supply Restocking
  • Order documentation
  • POS System Operation
  • Processing payments
  • Secure storage of medications
  • Verifying orders
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Computer savvy
  • Patient Counseling
  • Resolving Complaints
  • Answering customer questions
  • Stocking shelves
  • Supply Management
  • Drug Interaction Awareness
  • Pharmacy Law Compliance
  • Drug Classification Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Managing Customer Complaints
  • Customer Identification Checks
  • Problem-Solving
  • Pharmacy protocols
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Excellent Communication
  • Medical Documentation
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Time management abilities
  • Analytical Skills
  • Order Processing
  • Customer care standards
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Document Faxing and Copying
  • Attention to Detail
  • Prescription Filling
  • Data Entry
  • Effective Communication
  • Drug Delivery Mechanisms
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Health education advice
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Active Listening
  • OTC Recommendations
  • Written Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team building
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Multitasking
  • Patient Safety

Certification

Certificates in community pharmacy II & III.

Volunteer Certificate

Numerous entertainment awards for vocal performances.

Kate Morgan weight loss training Certificates.


Timeline

Pharmacy Assistant

Terry White Chemmart
05.2008 - Current

Bachelors Degree In Behavioural Science - Criminology

Swinburne University of Tech

Certificate II & Certificate III - Pharmacy

Pharmacy Guild

Year 12 -

Illawarra Christian School
Melanie Coleman