Rina Rho

Current position is at the Randwick - Alison Rd branch

Worked at various branches including Randwick, Hillsdale, Midcity (placement), and Newtown (placement).

• Counselled patients and caregivers on drug therapy regimens, assessing appropriateness and making timely referrals as needed.
• Determined patients' medication adherence and promoted correct medication use.
• Confidently dispensed 150+ scripts during a 7.5-hour shift with minimal errors while conducting other duties
• Prepared simple compounded medications, including creams and liquid suspensions, fast and efficiently with accurate calculation.
• Prepared Dose Administration Aid (DAA) and managed patient profiles communicating with healthcare professionals according to each patient’s interests
• Documented S8 and S100 medications in DD book and checked stock level accurately.
• Managed claims, special orders, and owing scripts promptly.
• Performed MedsCheck and comprehensive medication review.
• Maintained optimal pharmacy inventory for S3 medications.
• Timely solved IT issues with computer proficiency, minimising delay of pharmacy services. Took charge of communicating with the headquarters IT team.
• Communicated with co-workers promptly, forming rapport and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Took charge of daily operating financial activities.
• Managed multiple duties effectively and autonomously, prioritising tasks.

• Provided non-pharmacological advice and comprehensive counselling on prescribed medications.
• Recommended S2/S3 medications, providing patient-centered care.
• Aided patients in making positive changes to address issues related to smoking cessation, diet adjustment, and sleep difficulties.
• Provided fitpacks to locals, promoting safe needle and syringe use.
• Assisted the Opioid Treatment Program by supporting patient services, managing documentation, and facilitating communication with medical professionals.
• Established rapport with diverse patient population, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals.
• Established effective communication channels with the staff at Aboriginal Medical Service to facilitate seamless provision of medical services.
• Enhanced sales by implementing benchmarking strategies for franchise pharmacies, updating stock lists, and optimising product prices. Skillfully organised stocks on shelves promptly and accurately to maximize efficiency in inventory management.
• Handled complaints with professionalism, effectively de-escalating situations.
• Contributed to efficient medication dispensing using Z Dispense software.
• Managed and recorded claims.

• Learned duties quickly and accurately from a preceptor pharmacist.
• Conducted medication reconciliation and documented the best possible medication history in PowerChart. Interviewed patients and carers, gathering medical history from primary physicians, pharmacy, and myHealth record. Received positive feedback from the preceptor pharmacist's signing off.
• Reviewed medications on discharge and provided patient education when required. Generated MedCharts using iPharmacy under pharmacist supervision.
• Reviewed and dispensed medication requests from nurses, under the pharmacist's supervision.
• Provided evidence-based information to healthcare professionals regarding PK, PD, and medication handling based on reliable resources. Contacted manufacturer, if needed.

• Operated successful academic tutoring programs with exclusive content development for high school and middle school students. An average of 5 students were on the waiting list.
• Formed strong and lasting relationships with teenagers through sincere and friendly communication.
• Designed personalized tutoring programs to enhance academic performance by analysing students.
• Advertised tutoring programs to targeted students and parents using Adobe After Effects and Premiere.

• Independently managed premises during operating hours.
• Managed inventory and advised study programs for registered clients.
• Dealt with issues and complaints confidently and seamlessly.