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Ravisha Shanmugam

Brisbane

Summary

An enthusiastic and passionate pharmacy student who is keen to experience a challenging environment and is willing to try new opportunities everyday where I can contribute to the growth and advancement of the business/organization. A determined pharmacy student looking for an employment in a position that requires a dedicated and professional employee.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse Fortitude Valley
03.2023 - 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.
  • Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
  • Promoted patient adherence to medication regimens through clear communication of dosage instructions and potential side effects.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through active listening skills and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • 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.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.

Pharmacy Assistant

TerryWhite Chemmart Coorparoo
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
  • Aided in the reduction of prescription errors by meticulously verifying patient information and medication details.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide seamless patient care, addressing inquiries regarding medications and dosages.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
  • Processed insurance claims accurately, minimizing reimbursement issues and ensuring timely payment for services rendered.
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding medication-specific issues, and selecting over-the-counter medications and health care products.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
  • Processed payments for prescriptions and accurately completed cash and credit card transactions.
  • Assisted customers in selecting over-the-counter medications and health care products.
  • Completed and filed documentation for insurance, store and liability purposes.

Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmasave Newmarket Compounding Pharmacy
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • 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.
  • Completed cash register transactions by handling credit and cash payments using pharmacy register system.
  • Verified patient information to correctly dispense medications.
  • Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.

Tutor

Kumon Education Centre
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data to inform future instruction and target areas for improvement.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated multiple modes of instruction, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all learners.

Education

Foundation - science

Queensland university of technology

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) - Health

Queensland University of Technology
Queensland
11.2024

Skills

  • Supply Restocking
  • POS System Operation
  • Processing Payments
  • Order Documentation
  • Patient Counseling
  • Answering Customer Questions
  • Medication Dispensing

References

1.Former owner: Merina Diep-Pham; Current owner: Michael Dale

Kumon Forest Lake Education Centre 

michael@kumonforestlake.com.au

0478 417 047


2. Madalyn Brett, Huy Huynh 

Manager of TerryWhite Chemmart Coorparoo. 

manager.coorparoo@twcmgroup.com

(07) 3397 5884


3. Julia de Reijke 

Retail Manager of Chemist Warehouse Fortitude Valley 

fortitudevalley@chemistwarehouse.com.au

(07) 3252 2645

Timeline

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse Fortitude Valley
03.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant

TerryWhite Chemmart Coorparoo
02.2022 - 02.2024

Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmasave Newmarket Compounding Pharmacy
08.2021 - 02.2022

Tutor

Kumon Education Centre
03.2021 - 07.2021

Foundation - science

Queensland university of technology

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) - Health

Queensland University of Technology
Ravisha Shanmugam