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North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Assisted with the compilation, submission and management of applications to the Therapeutic Goods Administration for variations to prescription and OTC medicines.Reviewed promotional and non-promotional material for prescription and OTC medicines to ensure compliance with the Australian regulatory requirements.Developed adverse event assessment tools and performed reporting of adverse events to clients' Patient Safety department via the agreed processes, completely and accurately within… Show more Assisted with the compilation, submission and management of applications to the Therapeutic Goods Administration for variations to prescription and OTC medicines.Reviewed promotional and non-promotional material for prescription and OTC medicines to ensure compliance with the Australian regulatory requirements.Developed adverse event assessment tools and performed reporting of adverse events to clients' Patient Safety department via the agreed processes, completely and accurately within an agreed upon time frame using the form(s) or via an online patient safety reporting tool.Performed adverse event reconciliations for patient orientated programs and other programs and conducted source document verification according to clients' policies, procedures and required timelines.Conducted other non-scheduled/ad-hoc monitoring activities as required.Maintained currency of all required training. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

6 month full-time contractCompiled ingredient safety assessments to provide information regardingdosing upper limits and toxicity potential.Conducted research for drafting of ingredient safety assessments, includingthe analysis and interpretation of primary and secondary literature.Analysed accumulated research data to make safety determinationswithin ingredient safety assessments, including use in vulnerable populations.Consolidated ingredient safety assessments to… Show more 6 month full-time contractCompiled ingredient safety assessments to provide information regardingdosing upper limits and toxicity potential.Conducted research for drafting of ingredient safety assessments, includingthe analysis and interpretation of primary and secondary literature.Analysed accumulated research data to make safety determinationswithin ingredient safety assessments, including use in vulnerable populations.Consolidated ingredient safety assessments to complete safety assessmentsof Blackmores and Global Therapeutics products.Drafted individual safety assessments and company position statementsfor excipients, to support Advisory Team with potential enquiries.Supported Advisory Team when safety related enquiries required furtherinvestigation.Produced and adhered to project estimations for time-critical portfoliosafety assessments.Collaborated with Regulatory Team to update product safety informationfor use on label. Show less

Concord, Nsw

Interviewed patients and family for medication reconciliation.Contacted local pharmacies for dispensing histories for aiding medication reconciliation.Documented patient medication histories into Powerchart.Counselled patients on correct use of new medications and inhaler technique.Educated underinformed patients on medications to improve adherence.Reviewed medication charts to identify potential interactions and ensure appropriate dosages and indications.Supplied nurse… Show more Interviewed patients and family for medication reconciliation.Contacted local pharmacies for dispensing histories for aiding medication reconciliation.Documented patient medication histories into Powerchart.Counselled patients on correct use of new medications and inhaler technique.Educated underinformed patients on medications to improve adherence.Reviewed medication charts to identify potential interactions and ensure appropriate dosages and indications.Supplied nurse requested medications following review of safety and appropriateness for associated patient.Dispensed medications for patients being discharged and distributed medication to various wards' imprest supplies, using iPharmacy.Analysed patient pathology to assess suitability and safety of prescribed medications.Assisted with drug packaging and labelling in hospital dispensary.Delivered presentation on new medication Xadago® to pharmacy staff as part of continuing education.Participated in medication safety week to increase patient and healthcare professional awareness of venous thromboembolism in hospital, and promote use of up-to-date medication lists.Created and delivered a health promotion for heart failure patients to provide education on the condition and its associated medications. Show less

Armidale, Batemans Bay, Moruya, St Leonards, Nsw

Interviewed patients for medication reconciliation.Contacted local pharmacies for dispensing histories for medication reconciliation.Assisted with entering patient medication information into Powerchart.Counselled patients on correct use of new medications.Educated underinformed patients on medications to improve adherence.Reviewed medication charts to identify potential interactions and ensure appropriate dosages and indications.Dispensed medications for patients being… Show more Interviewed patients for medication reconciliation.Contacted local pharmacies for dispensing histories for medication reconciliation.Assisted with entering patient medication information into Powerchart.Counselled patients on correct use of new medications.Educated underinformed patients on medications to improve adherence.Reviewed medication charts to identify potential interactions and ensure appropriate dosages and indications.Dispensed medications for patients being discharged and distributed medication to various wards' imprest supplies, using iPharmacy.Analysed patient pathology to assess suitability and safety of prescribed medications.Counselled patients on correct inhaler technique.Assisted with drug packaging and labelling in hospital dispensary.Presented patient case study to pharmacy staff for skill assessment. Show less

Lindfield

Provided a high standard of customer service, with special care for sensitive issues.Implemented and honed counselling skills developed at university.Researched OTC products to provide greater insight to customers.Dispensed medications using LOTS dispensing software.Maintained patient script records in a meticulous and timely manner.Accepted and shelved stock deliveries.Performed expiry checks on stock.Communicated clearly and professionally with patients and health… Show more Provided a high standard of customer service, with special care for sensitive issues.Implemented and honed counselling skills developed at university.Researched OTC products to provide greater insight to customers.Dispensed medications using LOTS dispensing software.Maintained patient script records in a meticulous and timely manner.Accepted and shelved stock deliveries.Performed expiry checks on stock.Communicated clearly and professionally with patients and health specialists over the phone.Designed and implemented an in-store health promotion initiative. Show less

North Rocks

Provided a high standard of customer service, with special care for sensitive issues.Trusted to work autonomously, and to communicate work done to colleagues within the team.Organised patient records, both upon patient arrival and on test result receivables.Administrated patient bookings and standardised medical tests.Proficient in using Microsoft Office 2010, Medical Director V3.15.2, E-Claims V2.01.03.Performed stock-take of vaccinations, general medical equipment and… Show more Provided a high standard of customer service, with special care for sensitive issues.Trusted to work autonomously, and to communicate work done to colleagues within the team.Organised patient records, both upon patient arrival and on test result receivables.Administrated patient bookings and standardised medical tests.Proficient in using Microsoft Office 2010, Medical Director V3.15.2, E-Claims V2.01.03.Performed stock-take of vaccinations, general medical equipment and office stationary.Enforced safe disposal of expired vaccinations.Trusted to open and close the practice alone after performing end of day maintenance tasks.Liaised with patients, nursing home staff and pharmacists to satisfy varying requirements.Communicated clearly and professionally with patients and health specialists over the phone.Actively took responsibility to ensure a clean work environment for patients and colleagues. Show less

Hills District

Established rapport with clients when representing the business.Ensured a healthy living space for animals under my care by providing food and water and removal of animal refuse.Worked with dogs of widely varying size and temperamentGenerated invoices for services rendered.

Master Of Pharmacy

Bachelor Of Science, Human Biology