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60 Seconds with Ellie Harvison, ACT
Ellie Harvison, Dispensary Manager Charnwood Capital Chemist, ACT I became a pharmacy professional because… It has good opportunities, flexibility and I can help the community My friends say that I am… Loud, crazy, fun My favourite Skin Care: Brand is… Dr Lewinn’s My favourite Hair Care Brand is… Joyco My favourite Gadget [...]
60 Seconds with Tarryn Prunty, NSW
Published on Feb 12, 2012 in Articles, Over the Counter
60 Seconds with… Tarryn Prunty Pharmacy Assistant/ Assistant Manager, Greenwell & Thomas Pharmacy, Katoomba, NSW I became a pharmacy assistant because… I was interested in trying something new and enjoy working with and helping people. My friends say that I am… Never boring. My favourite Skin Care Brand is… Dr Lewinn’s My favourite Hair Care [...]
60 Seconds with Bridget Prendergast, VIC
Published on Feb 01, 2012 in Articles, Over the Counter
Pharmacy Assistant at Creswick Pharmacy, VIC
60 Seconds with Jenna Brown – SA
Published on Dec 09, 2011 in Articles, Over the Counter
60 Seconds with Jenna Brown – Vitamin & Photographic Manager Glen Street Pharmacy, Millicent, SA I became a pharmacy assistant because… I enjoy learning new things and working with others which pharmacy enables me to do. My friends say that I am… A LEGEND! My favourite Skin Care Brand is…Natio, because it is Australian, affordable [...]
Skin Cancer – Prevention & Early Detection
Skin cancer: Prevention and Early Detection by Cancer Council Australia Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia. The main cause of skin cancer is over-exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. To minimise the risk of skin cancer, prevention and early detection measures are both crucial. Skin can burn [...]
60 Seconds with Anne-Marie McKay – WA
Published on Aug 02, 2011 in Articles, Over the Counter
60 Seconds with Anne-Marie McKay – Landsdale Guardian Pharmacy WA I love our Pharmacy because… We have an awesome boss Ravin along with a fantastic team, Chloe Wayne and Tamara; I would not work anywhere else. Most gratifying moment… Ravin has just opened a new pharmacy at Hammond Park. It was interesting to help pick [...]
60 Seconds with Pharmacy Assistant Kelsey Geyer-Pritchard, NT
Published on May 31, 2011 in Articles, Over the Counter
Pharmacy Name : Priceline Pharmacy Alice Springs
60 Seconds with Pharmacist Maxine McCullough
Published on Mar 17, 2011 in Articles, Over the Counter
King Island Pharmacy & Jadin Chemist Market Plaza, TAS I decided to become a pharmacist because… someone told me I would be good at it. I have been working as a pharmacist for…11 years. What I like best about my job is… making customers happy. My favourite hobby is… playing with my children. My favourite [...]
Thankyou to ITK
Published on Dec 10, 2009 in Over the Counter
Thank you to ITK for opening up the opportunity for Pharmacies to have this column to share ideas, experiences and sales tips. I am privileged to be getting the opportunity to share my experience with you all. I took over as Retail Manager of Priceline Pharmacy North Lakes in November 2009 and the first thing [...]
Keeping healthy at work
Published on Aug 10, 2009 in Over the Counter
As frontline pharmacy staff, you assist customers with enquiries about cold and ‘flu symptoms on a daily basis, particularly at this time of year. Have you thought about how being exposed to all those sniffily noses and winter sneezes can affect your health? Through your work you are dealing with people who are ill or [...]
What we expect from a Company Representative visiting our Pharmacy
Published on Jun 10, 2009 in Over the Counter
From a pharmacy assistant’s point of view the following is what we would expect from a company representative (herby referred to as the rep). ALWAYS make an appointment. Never “just turn up”! If they are running late or can’t make the visit a courtesy call goes a long way. Often we can have back to [...]
The Importance of Training for Pharmacy Assistants
Published on Apr 10, 2009 in Over the Counter
“Training helps you to provide the best possible customer care, as well as improving your knowledge and boosting your qualifications. In these harsh economic times employers are looking for experienced staff with qualifications, so Guild training could be what you need to help enrich your resume,” National President of the Pharmacy Guild Kos Sclavos said. Guild training is [...]
