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Alec Pham

Strathnairn

Summary

A diligent pharmacist with a solid academic background. Bilingual in Vietnamese and English and possesses interpersonal skills that build grounds for working in multicultural settings. As a formal international student who has spent six years in Canberra, I believe my deep understanding of different cultures can contribute to any multicultural working environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Assistant

Priceline Pharmacy Gungahlin Marketplace
11.2021 - 11.2023
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers using Fred dispense
  • Unpacked dispensary stock and restock pharmacy by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
  • Boosted sales and delivered a high level of customer service by assisting customers with pharmacy services and general store information.
  • Adhered to safe work practices, safety regulations and corporate guidelines.

Intern Pharmacist

Priceline Pharmacy Casey
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in medication dispensing and patient consultations to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
  • Prepared prescription packaging and labels, verifying the accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions. Worked under pressure in a fast environment.
  • Provide advices about over-the-counter medications, including how to take them safely and manage potential side effect
  • Administering vaccinations
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to manage inventory and maintain stock levels for efficiency.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations if required
  • Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects, enhancing adherence and safety.

Pharmacist

Priceline Pharmacy Casey
01.2025 - Current
  • Dispensed medications accurately according to prescriptions and safety protocols.
  • Reviewed patient profiles for potential drug interactions and contraindications.
  • Provided medication counselling to patients on proper usage and side effects.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient treatment plans.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining customer service and attention to detail.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • · Responded to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

University Of Canberra
Bruce, ACT 2615
11-2023

Skills

  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient education and counselling
  • Vaccination administration
  • OTC recommendations
  • Customer service
  • Blood pressure testing
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Drug inventory management
  • Teamwork and flexibility
  • Time Management

Research & Publications

Thao Linh Pham, Gregory M. Peterson, Alicia Martin, Mark Naunton. Gender balance in Australian pharmacy organisations: Are we there yet? 2024 Apr 12:14:100442. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100442. PMID: 38707788

Additional Information

1. Oscar Cheng

Pharmacist Manager

Priceline Pharmacy Casey

Shop 25, 15 Kingsland Parade, Casey ACT

Phone: 0450026959


2. Layla Maucauley

Retail Manager

Priceline Pharmacy Casey

Shop 25, 15 Kingsland Parade, Casey ACT

Phone: 0419947296


3. Lynna Gan

Pharmacist in Charge

Chemist Warehouse Woden

24 Corinna St, Phillip ACT 2606

Phone: 0421445481

Timeline

Pharmacist

Priceline Pharmacy Casey
01.2025 - Current

Intern Pharmacist

Priceline Pharmacy Casey
12.2023 - 12.2024

Pharmacy Assistant

Priceline Pharmacy Gungahlin Marketplace
11.2021 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

University Of Canberra
Alec Pham