Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Driving Licence
Attributes
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Arishma Anjali Prakash

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Summary

A fully trained Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician (PACT) looking to put my knowledge to practice. I have a drive for growth, continual improvement and achieving the best outcomes for patients. I have obtained full practical experience as a pharmacy accuracy checking technician through my current job and practicals which I did during my course. In my previous roles, I have been focusing on developing my customer service skills and gaining skills around managing people. I personally believe in acting ethically and transparently with my team and managers to find the best solution, achieve the best team outcome and most importantly deliver the appropriate standard of practice. I am able to prioritise multiple responsibilities and work under pressure as the pharmacy I am currently working in is a VERY busy pharmacy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician (pact)

Chemist Warehouse
01.2021 - Current

In 2021, straight after I graduated I was offered a job at chemist warehouse as a full time pharmacy technician. I have gained heaps of experience and grown so much from where I first began. Currently I am a qualified pharmacy accuracy checking technician. l maintain customer loyalty by responding to special customer requests in a timely and efficient manner. On a regular basis I handle Stock management, Assist and advice patients on minor injury or wound management, personal healthcare, Eye care, nutrition and dietary requirements, Seasonal ailments, Answering incoming telephones in a professional manner, Restocking shelves, Processing/dispensing medications, Making/processing blister packs, Doing end of day order for dispensary through propharma/onelink, Accurately make compounding medications, Cashing up at the end of the day, checking blister packs and prescriptions that are clinically checked by the pharmacist . As a bonus I can work on both rx one and toniq!!

Customer Service Assistant

Ram's Fresh Direct Limited
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Worked for a bulk fresh-food importer, wholesaler and retailer
  • Assisted with importing, warehousing and distributing fresh produce to the local market
  • Customer Service
  • Cash management
  • Stock-take
  • Stock ordering
  • Stock reconciliation and investigation
  • Stock write-offs and accounting for impairment
  • Worked for a bulk fresh-food importer, wholesaler and retailer
  • Assisted with importing, warehousing and distributing fresh produce to the local market

Pharmacy Assistant

St George Pharmacy
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • During my practical I was offered a job as a pharmacy assistant for the summer break in the same pharmacy I obtain my hours working as a pharmacy technician. This was a great opportunity and experience for me as I got to work with a number of patients that I was already familiar with for longer periods of time and build a rapport relationship with them. I Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information if it was out of my knowledge.

Education

Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician -

PSNZ
09-2024

Certificate in Pharmacy Technician -

NZMA
01.2021

NCEA level 1,2,3 -

Aorere College
01.2019

Dual Pathways: Social and CommunityServices Non-trade - Level 2

NZMA
01.2018

Skills

  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Supporting pharmacy operations
  • Labeling prescriptions
  • Ordering and stocking medications
  • Prescription interpretation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Manual and automated medication dispensing
  • Medication storage procedures
  • Workflow optimization
  • Prescription filling
  • Drug interaction awareness
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Labeling accuracy
  • Drug classification
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient education and counseling

References

  • Suja Das, NZMA Health Science Lecturer, 0220171847
  • Pretti Kaur, NZMA Health Science Lecturer, 027431969
  • Rex Khorn, Pharmacist in charge/Manager at CWH, 021 026 75982
  • Leonard Fung, NZMA Pharmacy Technician Lecturer, leonard.fung@nzma.ac.nz
  • Sivan Naidu, Pharmacist In charge - Pharmacy manager at St George Pharmacy, sivan@pharmacy4all.co.nz, (09) 2785340
  • Sohail Sahib, Area manager for cwh Westfield manukau/ pharmacist 02102368591

Hobbies and Interests

  • Outdoor activities (Hiking, fishing, camping)
  • Travelling around the world
  • Connecting and making new friends

Driving Licence

Class 1 Restricted

Attributes

  • Analytical mindset with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Fast learner, focused and motivated, able to operate independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, able to prioritise multiple responsibilities, work under pressure
  • Loyal and trustworthy with a good sense of humour and with a friendly/cooperative personality
  • Capacity to relate to people on all levels, across professional and cultural boundaries

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician (pact)

Chemist Warehouse
01.2021 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant

St George Pharmacy
01.2020 - 01.2021

Customer Service Assistant

Ram's Fresh Direct Limited
01.2016 - 01.2019

Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician -

PSNZ

Certificate in Pharmacy Technician -

NZMA

NCEA level 1,2,3 -

Aorere College

Dual Pathways: Social and CommunityServices Non-trade - Level 2

NZMA
Arishma Anjali Prakash