Priya John
Kojonup,WA
Summary
Experienced Pharmacist with a strong background in pharmacology and patient medication therapy management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Kojonup Pharmacy
Kojonup, WA
02.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Trained newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
- Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Implemented new system in place for vaccination service in Pharmacy for helping the whole community.
- Implemented staff training programs to continuously develop skills and maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Expanded business opportunities by cultivating partnerships with local medical facilities and organizations.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Reduced medication waste and disposal costs by implementing effective stock rotation system.
- Upgraded pharmacy technology, leading to reduction in prescription errors and improved dispensing efficiency.
- Optimized prescription processing times, ensuring fast and accurate service for all customers.
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating better terms with pharmaceutical suppliers.
- Contributed to significant growth in pharmacy revenue by expanding range of services offered,Vaccinations,med checks, On-site covid vaccinations in aged care,UTI prescribing , Dose administration aids, other ppa programs and pharmaprograms .
Pharmacist Incharge
Terry White Australind, Healthsave Treendale
Australind, WA
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Processed over 400 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction
- Supervising dispensary technicians and Pharmacy assistants
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage
- Responded to questions and discussed medication history and provide interventions to Nursing home residents
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use and Brands
- Ordered supplies and medications to maintain inventory levels
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms
- Verified medications in blister packs for delivery to facilities
- Administered Methadone and suboxone to clients using Easy dose dispensing software
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
Locum Pharmacist
Terry White Chemmart
Collie, WA
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Properly filled and dispensed average of 400 prescriptions per day
- Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
Pharmacist
Wizard Pharmacy
Bunbury, WA
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed more than 200 prescriptions, and counseled patients on drugs
- Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities
- Managed Stock ordering and control.
Intern Pharmacist
TerryWhite Chemmart
Eaton, WA
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Processed over 600 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained how to properly take medicine
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead
- Delivered training on Urinary incontinence to all pharmacy staffs and conducted a health promotion campaign to enhance awareness and support for different groups of customers
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use
- Performed professional services such as Blood pressure monitoring, medcheck and FLU vaccination under the supervision of a Pharmacist
- Collaborated with co-workers to maintain prescriptions in file and other documentations.
Quality Controller
Harvey Fresh Ltd - Parmalat Group Of Companies
Harvey, WA
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures
- Evaluated quality problems, identified and resolved issues
- Rejected materials, components and finished products, and documented reasons
- Calibrated tools and equipment to meet requirements
- Reviewed incoming materials against specifications
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab
- Released the product which meets the quality specification
- Conducted GMP auditing as per the Industry requirement.
Pharmacy Assistant
Usher Compounding Pharmacy
Withers, Western Australia
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Provided administrative support including, filing, copying and faxing
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
- Greeted customers and responded to questions in friendly and knowledgeable way
- Updated computer system with current customer, payment and inventory information.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
Prime College Of Pharmacy
Palakkad, India
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Advised and mentored undergraduate students placed on academic probation
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures to undergraduate students
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group
- Guided students in using technology to support educational research
- Supervised and evaluated students' laboratory work.
Pharmacist
Century Hospital
Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
07.2009 - 10.2010
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels
- Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
Education
Master of Pharmacy: Pharmacology -
Kerala University Of Health Sciences
Kerala, India06.2013
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University Of Kerala
Kerala, India03.2009
Skills
- Medication dispensing and counselling
- Hands on experience in Minfos and Fred Dispense and Medadvisor app
- Drug inventory management
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Workflow Optimization
- Training and mentoring
- Records Management
- Decision-Making
- Policies & Procedure Development
Certification
- AHPRA registered Pharmacist
- Currently pursing MMR and ACOP accreditation training from PSA
- First aid and CPR training certificate
- Immunisation training certificate from Pharmacy guild of Australia
- CPOP training certificate
- UTI prescribing and oral contraceptive pills Training Certificate
- Certificate III in Individual Support from Corporate First Aid
- Registered Pharmacist - Kerala, INDIA
Publications
- Nephrolithiatic potential of topiramate in male albino rats, Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology, 3(4), 2015, 93 – 100, Priya John, L.Anitha
- Pharmacological effects produced by the modifications in isoxazole moieties, Asian Journal of Phytomedicine and Clinical Research, 4(1), 2016, 29 - 32, C. Archana, E. Akila, Priya John
References
References are available upon request
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Kojonup Pharmacy
02.2022 - Current
Pharmacist Incharge
Terry White Australind, Healthsave Treendale
11.2020 - 01.2022
Pharmacist
Wizard Pharmacy
10.2020 - 03.2021
Locum Pharmacist
Terry White Chemmart
07.2020 - 10.2021
Intern Pharmacist
TerryWhite Chemmart
04.2019 - 05.2020
Quality Controller
Harvey Fresh Ltd - Parmalat Group Of Companies
09.2017 - 11.2018
Pharmacy Assistant
Usher Compounding Pharmacy
05.2017 - 09.2017
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
Prime College Of Pharmacy
07.2014 - 05.2016
Pharmacist
Century Hospital
07.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University Of Kerala
Master of Pharmacy: Pharmacology -
Kerala University Of Health Sciences