Merissa – UK Pharmacist – Community

Merissa is a UK-registered community pharmacist with over six years of experience in busy community settings, including leadership and relief roles. Having recently completed the Australian Pharmacy Council’s CAOP exam, she is now seeking a supervised practice position to finalise AHPRA registration.
She is well-versed in delivering professional pharmacy services, managing teams, and adapting quickly to different work environments. With a strong record in patient counselling, vaccination services, and medication management, her multilingual abilities (Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese, and English) make her especially effective in multicultural communities.

Key Skills & Experience

• Advanced service delivery experience across flu vaccination, medication reviews, smoking cessation, weight management, and chronic disease support
• Leadership experience managing a high-volume pharmacy branch, ensuring compliance, staff training, and KPI achievement
• Skilled in adapting to new teams and systems, ensuring continuity of care and high patient satisfaction
• Experienced in counselling diverse populations, improving medication adherence and health literacy
• Multilingual: fluent in Malay, Mandarin, and Cantonese

Professional Highlights

• Managed daily operations in a high-volume community pharmacy
• Led vaccination services, including flu clinics, and promoted uptake of preventive health programs
• Published research in antimicrobial studies, presented at an international conference
• Consistently recognised for patient care and community engagement

What Merissa Is Looking For

Merissa is seeking a full-time permanent position in community pharmacy in Australia, ideally in a supportive and collaborative environment. She is committed to long-term relocation and keen to contribute her international experience, leadership, and clinical skills to deliver excellent outcomes for Australian patients.

References & Credentials

• UK GPhC Registered Pharmacist
• CAOP Exam Completed (eligible for supervised practice in Australia)
• Requires Employer Sponsorship
• References available on request