Rebecca Picinich
Donvale
Summary
Being an extremely hard-working and enthusiastic person with a can-do attitude, I thrive working in a team environment. My personable and bright personality establishes a natural affinity with my career objective of working at the Royal Children's Hospital as a hospital Pharmacist. My background in community and hospital Pharmacy provides a sound framework to transition into an intern hospital Pharmacy role and I am highly motivated to broaden my knowledge and skill set. I believe my clinical practice knowledge, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills alongside my passion for caring for others makes me a strong and suitable candidate for this position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Student
Rebecca Yu
03.2023 - Current
- Consistently provided excellent counselling services whilst addressing patient concerns about medications, including assisting customers who are not fluent in English.
- Increased efficiency of prescription processing by utilizing pharmacy software systems (My script).
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better healthcare outcomes.
- Reduced risk of medication errors by conducting thorough drug utilization reviews, identifying potential interactions or contraindications.
- Advised patients on safe and effective herbal and over the counter medication use.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Effectively communicated with healthcare professionals regarding medication inquiries or clarifications, promoting accurate and timely patient care.
Pharmacy Student
Laura Leung Acting Director of Pharmacy
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient understanding of medications by providing thorough counselling and answering questions to patients on the ward.
- Communicating with other health care professionals within the hospital (nurses, doctors).
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care within the pharmacy setting.
- Increased efficiency of prescription processing by effectively utilizing pharmacy software systems for data entry and label generation including Merlin and Epic.
Pharmacy Assistant
Sam Koroneos
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
- Provided a home delivery service for local patients and to local age care facility.
- Enthusiastic delivery of brand knowledge and expertise in products
- Assisted customers in selecting over-the-counter medications and health care products.
- Confident, considerate delivery of customer service
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Honors
Monash University
12-2026
Skills
- Medication dispensing
▪ Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
▪ Diligent and supportive team member
▪ Highly skilled in organisation, planning and time management
▪ Personable and bright personality
▪ Passionate and dedicated to patient centred care
- Compounding techniques
- Skilled in Merlin, Epic software
Certification
Working with Children Check
Victorian driver’s license
Own reliable vehicle
Timeline
Pharmacy Student
Rebecca Yu
03.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Student
Laura Leung Acting Director of Pharmacy
01.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant
Sam Koroneos
12.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Honors
Monash University
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