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Sarah Jackson

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

A passionate and motivated fourth year student seeking to contribute to a clinical pharmacy setting with the aim of upholding the quality use of medicines principles and promoting patient-centred care. With four years training in community pharmacy, I am excited at the prospect of applying and enhancing my skill set and knowledge in a new environment, where inter-professional collaboration promotes positive patient outcomes and the development of the student to experienced pharmacist.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Pharmacist

Chemist Warehouse Burleigh Waters
12.2020 - Current
  • Contributes to a streamlined workflow by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing drug inventory.
  • Provides counselling on S2 and S3 medications and recommends treatment plans, and understand the need and time for referral, for patients with direct product requests and also those with symptom-based enquiries
  • Competent in dispensing a large volume of handwritten and digital prescriptions using our Chemist Warehouse dispensing software, while being recognized for consistently maintaining a high level of accuracy. (S2, S3, S4 and S8)
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and loyalty while ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Utilizes strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and other external health care professionals and address any concerns or discrepancies related to patient care.
  • Carry out regular inventory management, maintaining accurate drug stock levels.
  • Preparation, packaging and documentation for a large volume of DAA's.
  • Assisted in the training of new pharmacy students, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure their success.

Student Pharmacist Clinical Placement

LiveLife Pharmacy Mossman
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Introduction and supply of patients to methadone/suboxone programs.

Clinical Placement Student Pharmacist

Mossman District Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans, resulting in improved therapeutic outcomes.
  • Assisted with charting for newly admitted and discharged patients.
  • Carried out best possible medication history checks.

International Placement

Manipal Academy Of Higher Education
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Participated in an international toxicovigilance placement program at Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Hospital in Karnataka, India.
  • Worked alongside esteemed pharmacists and doctors that saw around 3000 outpatients and 200 new admissions daily, in many different critical care areas of the hospital.
  • Completed a research paper with the MAHE team; a toxicovigiliance study on polyethylene terephthalate degradation and it's impact on endocrine function (still under review).
  • Developed a deep understanding of the extensive role of the pharmacist, and the incredible differences within our healthcare systems and states of disease in a developing country.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2024

Higher School Certificate -

SOUTH GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL
South Grafton, NSW
12.2014

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Time Management
  • Organisational Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail

References

  • Pin-Chen 'Jennifer' Chen - Chemist Warehouse Queensland Intern Coordinator (Formerly Pharmacy Manager at Chemist Warehouse Burleigh Waters)

     Phone: 0452 233 593

     Email: jennifer.chen@chemistwarehouse.com.au

  • Bethany So - Senior Pharmacist Chemist Warehouse Burleigh Waters

     Phone: 0432 903 766

     Email: bethanyso1609@gmail.com

  • Lauren Spencer - Clinical Lead and Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Centre of Movement Gold Coast

     Phone: 0422 539 795


Timeline

Student Pharmacist Clinical Placement

LiveLife Pharmacy Mossman
09.2023 - 10.2023

Clinical Placement Student Pharmacist

Mossman District Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023

International Placement

Manipal Academy Of Higher Education
01.2023 - 03.2023

Student Pharmacist

Chemist Warehouse Burleigh Waters
12.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

Higher School Certificate -

SOUTH GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL

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