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Desired Job Title
Registered PharmacistWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkSeasonal WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Geelong, VICMelbourne, VIC
Open to relocation: Yes
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Tsion Asgele
Melbourne,VIC
Work Preference
Summary
A highly organized AHPRA-registered pharmacist with over two years’ experience in community pharmacy and a passion for delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care. Skilled in building relationships with patients, optimizing dispensary operations. Completed pharmacist immunisation training.
Personable and detail-oriented individual with thorough understanding of pharmacology and patient care. Possesses strong knowledge of medication therapy management and drug interactions, along with proven skills in prescription processing and patient counselling. Committed to optimizing patient health outcomes through effective medication management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Pharmacist
Chemist Warehouse
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Dispensed and verified prescriptions while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Counselled patients on medication usage, side effects, and storage.
- Assisted customers in selecting S2/S3 medications and health products.
- Conducted Meds Checks to enhance medication adherence and patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with legal storage and safety regulations.
- Engaged in continuous professional development and training.
- Provided patient counselling on medication usage, side effects, and interactions to enhance understanding.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating stock orders to minimize shortages and optimize resources.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities such as attending conferences or completing continuing education courses relevant to the field of pharmacology.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, possible side effects, and potential drug interactions to ensure safe administration.
- Counselled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Intern Pharmacist
Chemist Warehouse
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported prescription processing, stock management, and customer service.
- Provided medication counselling under pharmacist supervision.
- Assisted customers in selecting S2/S3 medications and supplements.
- Facilitated vaccination bookings and preparation.
- Processed Meds Checks
- Maintained accurate patient records and prescription repeats.
Pharmacy assistant/ Intern Pharmacist
Advantage Pharmacy
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with script processing and customer inquiries.
- Provided front-of-shop support and advised on S2/S3 medications.
- Counselled patients on prescriptions medications
- Managed vaccination bookings and pharmacy administration.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of pharmaceutical supplies
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Received deliveries of medication shipments, verifying contents against invoices while adhering to proper storage protocols.
- Contributed to increased sales by offering expert advice on over-the-counter medications and products.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions and verifying accuracy of medications
Education
Pharmacy
Addis Ababa University
Ethiopia01-2011
Skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with the local community
- Pharmacist immuniser (training completed)
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
- Skilled in prescription processing, medication counselling, and stock management
- Fluent in English, Tigrinya, and Amharic
- Professional ethics
- Prescription verification
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tigrigna
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- AHPRA General Registration – PHA0002630381
- Australasian College of Pharmacy Member
- PDL Professional Indemnity Insurance (Valid until April 2027)
- Full Victorian Driver’s License (Exp. July 2027)
Timeline
Registered Pharmacist
Chemist Warehouse
04.2024 - 11.2024
Intern Pharmacist
Chemist Warehouse
02.2023 - 04.2024
Pharmacy assistant/ Intern Pharmacist
Advantage Pharmacy
08.2022 - 12.2022
Pharmacy
Addis Ababa University