Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Clinical Training And Placements
Timeline
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Rabia Siddique

24 Krateron St, Fraser Rise

Summary

Highly motivated pharmacist with experience in hospital and community pharmacy. I am a focused individual who works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently. I adapt quickly to changing scenarios with excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Grade 2 Clinical Pharmacist

Bacchus Marsh Hospital
01.2025 - Current


  • Conducting medication reconciliation, clinical daily reviews, and discharge planning for maternity and medical-surgical patients by using EMR.
  • Evaluate medication regimens for patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
  • Educate patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
  • Provide discharge counselling to patients with appropriate medi-list and CMI.
  • Communicate and collaborate with clinicians and nursing staff to optimise medication management and treatment outcome.
  • Presenting pulmonary and cardiology rehabilitation talks to group of affected patients at Melton Health.
  • Efficiently using MERLIN for inpatient and outpatient dispensing at Melton Health.
  • Performing S8 & S11 weekly balance checks.
  • Performing quarterly S8 & S11 ward imprest checks.
  • Representing Bacchus Marsh pharmacy in leadership meetings.
  • Representing Bacchus Marsh pharmacy at the ERAS Ortho working group.
  • Identifying, managing and documenting medication related incidents, and fridge excursions into Riskman.
  • Archiving S8 & S11 registers and requisitions as per Western Health guidelines.
  • Preparing and organising stocktake with the team.
  • Carrying out purchasing and procurement responsibilities.
  • Supervision of technician.


Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist

Bacchus Marsh Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2024

Pharmacist in Charge

Chemist Warehouse Burnside
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Monitored controlled substances inventory and records, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
  • Dispensing of medications using MyScript.
  • Managing dispensary stock, invoicing, roster scheduling, and DAA Webster packs for RACF.
  • Training and supervision of pharmacist, interns, students and technicians.

Pharmacist

Chemist Warehouse Burnside
01.2019 - 12.2022


  • Provided primary care services, including wound care and patient counselling.
  • Dispensing of medications using MyScript software.
  • Preparing DAA for RACF.
  • Training and supervision of interns, students and technicians.

Intern Pharmacist

Chemist Warehouse Burnside
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Successful completion of Monash Intern Training Program requirements leading to general registration with AHPRA.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -

Monash University
01-2017

Completion of Secondary College -

Keilor Downs Secondary College
01-2013

Skills

  • Clinical Interventions
  • Leadership & Teamwork
  • Dispensing medications
  • Inventory management
  • Patient education
  • Patient care optimization
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Multilingual Communication

Certification

  • Introduction to Hospital Pharmacy certificate by SHPA (2025)
  • EMR Training completion (2024)
  • Credentialed Clinical educator by Monash University (2022)
  • First Aid & CPR Certification (2024)

Affiliations

  • Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)
  • Australian Journal of Pharmacy (AJP)
  • NPS MedicineWise
  • Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)

Clinical Training And Placements

  • Footscray Hospital – EMR & Surgical Training ( 1 week)
  • Melton Health – Oncology, Dialysis and Outpatient Services (4-8 weeks)
  • Sunshine Hospital – Dispensary & Emergency Department Training (4 days)
  • Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital – Maternity Training (2 days)
  • Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital and Benalla & District Memorial Hospital – Professional Placements provided by university.


Timeline

Acting Grade 2 Clinical Pharmacist

Bacchus Marsh Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist

Bacchus Marsh Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2024

Pharmacist in Charge

Chemist Warehouse Burnside
01.2022 - 12.2022

Pharmacist

Chemist Warehouse Burnside
01.2019 - 12.2022

Intern Pharmacist

Chemist Warehouse Burnside
01.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -

Monash University

Completion of Secondary College -

Keilor Downs Secondary College
Rabia Siddique