Athira Roy

OPRA-qualified overseas pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and a Master's in Health Economics from Deakin University. Strong clinical foundation with experience in hospital and community pharmacy settings, including patient counselling, medication dispensing, inventory management, and evidence-based pharmaceutical care. Passionate about delivering patient-centred care and seeking an Intern Pharmacist position to further develop clinical skills while contributing effectively to an Australian pharmacy team.

Support-worker at Rosewood Gardens (2022-11 – Present)

• Delivered person-centred care.
• Maintained accurate documentation while supporting patient wellbeing.

Postgraduate Healthcare Practicum at City Of Whitehouse Council (2023-11 – 2024-01)

• Conducted community health needs assessments and analyzed healthcare data for health planning.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Developed an understanding of Australian healthcare systems

Pharmacy Staff Member at MGM Hospital (2021-12 – 2022-08)

• Assisted with prescription dispensing and medication labelling.
• Provided counselling on over-the-counter medicines.
• Managed inventory, stock rotation, and expiry checks.
• Maintained medication storage in accordance with pharmacy standards.
• Handled an average of 200+ prescriptions per day while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with pharmacy standards.

Clinical Pharmacist Intern at Government Headquarters Hospital (2020-10 – 2021-10)

• Provided patient counselling on medication use, dosage, side effects, and adherence.
• Assisted with pharmacist in charge with medication reviews and prescription processing.
• Participated in multidisciplinary healthcare discussions.
• Identified potential drug interactions and promoted medication safety.
• Maintained accurate medication records.

Pharmacy Trainee Associate at Jan Aushadhi Pharmacy (2019-12 – 2020-03)

• Assisted with pharmacist in charge with dispensing prescriptions.
• Processed medication orders accurately.
• Organised medication inventory and stock.
• Counselled customers regarding OTC medicines.
• Developed knowledge of community pharmacy workflow.

Master's in Health Economics – Deakin University (2024-08)

Doctor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy – J.K.K Nattraja College Of Pharmacy (2021-09)