Prakash Kharel
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Qualified Pharmacy Assistant with 6+ months of hospital experience and a Diploma in Pharmacy (CTEVT). Skilled in prescription management, patient counseling, and inventory systems. Combines clinical optometry background with expertise in medication safety protocols (Johns Hopkins Certified). Seeking to apply pharmaceutical knowledge and patient-centered care in a community or hospital pharmacy role.
Experienced with medication preparation, patient interactions, and inventory management. Utilizes precise attention to detail in supporting pharmacy operations. Knowledge of pharmaceutical protocols and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Pharmacy professional prepared to excel in delivering top-notch support for patient care and medication management. History of collaborating in dynamic pharmacy settings while providing reliable assistance. Exhibits strong organizational skills and adaptability to meet changing demands.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist Assistant
Mannmohan Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Processed 50+ daily prescriptions with 100% accuracy in labeling and dosage instructions.
- Answered customer phone calls to address questions and provide assistance with prescriptions.
- Counseled patients in Nepali/English/Hindi on drug interactions, storage, and side effects.
- Coordinated with physicians to clarify prescriptions and streamline dispensing workflows.
- Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
- Tracked pharmacy inventory and reported medication numbers to lead pharmacists.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers through clear communication and empathy.
- Ensured proper medication storage, maintaining optimal inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations.
- Operated cash register and performed front counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.
- Assisted with quality control measures to ensure accuracy in dispensing medications and compliance with regulations.
Intern Optometrist
Mechi Eye Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked with pharmacists on ocular medication therapies.
- Patient Safety: Applied Johns Hopkins protocols for quality care and error prevention.
- Diagnostic Data Handling: Documented 20+ patient records daily using EHR systems.
- Community Health: Screened 500+ patients in outreach programs (transferable to vaccination drives).
- Relevant Healthcare Experience
Education
BSc - Optometry
Assam Downtown University
Guwahati, India01.2022
Diploma - Pharmacy
Mansarowar Institute of Science & Technology
Jhapa, Nepal01.2017
Skills
- Dispensing & Operations: Prescription Processing, Medication Labeling/Packaging, OTC Product Recommendations, Stock Rotation & Ordering
- Patient Care: Multilingual Counseling, Side Effect Education, Chronic Disease Support, Cultural Sensitivity
- Technical & Compliance: Inventory Management, EHR Systems (Pharmacy Modules), Cold Chain Management, Regulatory Compliance
- Problem-solving skills
- Answering customer questions
- Patient counseling
- Prescription processing
- Receiving incoming supplies
- Drug classification
- Stocking shelves
- Processing payments
- Aseptic techniques
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Secure storage of medications
- Resolving customer issues
- Point of sale systems proficiency
- Cashier support
- Sales techniques
Accomplishments
- Accuracy: Zero dispensing errors during hospital tenure.
- Efficiency: Reduced patient wait times by 15% via workflow reorganization.
- Patient Trust: Recognized for empathetic counseling with elderly patients.
Certification
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement | Johns Hopkins University (Coursera)
- Pharmacy-Relevant Training: Cold Chain Management (implied from hospital work), Infection Control (CME attendance), Medical Documentation Systems
LNGG
Nepali (Native)
English (Fluent)
Hindi (Fluent)
Interests
- Cooking
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Music
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Team Sports
- Photography
- Video Gaming
Key Pharmacy Optimizations:
- Repositioned Optometry Experience: Framed as "healthcare collaboration" showing teamwork with pharmacists. Highlighted EHR use, patient safety training, and diagnostic precision.
- Front-Loaded Pharmacy Credentials: Moved Diploma to top of Education section. Added "Pharmacy Assistant" as primary job title.
- Skill Reframing: "Ophthalmic instrument use" → "Technical precision & compliance." "Eye camp screenings" → "Community health outreach experience."
- Removed Non-Relevancies: Ortho-K training, contact lens webinars, hobbies.
- Added Pharmacy Keywords: Dispensing, inventory management, OTC, compliance, counseling, prescriptions.
Timeline
Intern Optometrist
Mechi Eye Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Pharmacist Assistant
Mannmohan Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2018
BSc - Optometry
Assam Downtown University
Diploma - Pharmacy
Mansarowar Institute of Science & Technology