Desmond Lim

Experience

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  Chemist Warehouse

  Nov 2021 - now

  • Provide multilingual assistance to customers, offering counselling on medications, including over the counter medications and S2/S3 medications under Pharmacist supervision• Deliver outstanding customer service by applying in-depth knowledge of vitamins and medication interactions along with skincare products that assists with various skin conditions • Collaborate effectively with Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, providing support and contributing to a strong team dynamic

  • Pharmacy Student

    Apr 2025 - now

  • Pharmacy Assistant

    Nov 2021 - Apr 2025
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  Melbourne Pathology

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

  Undergraduate Work Integrated Learning- Molecular Biology Laboratory Intern

  • Prepared laboratory stations in line with OH&S policy to maintain laboratory safety• Checked CT values from PCR on excel spreadsheet to determine if patients are positive or negative for COVID-19 • Prepared and pipetted S.T.A.R Buffers for Microbiology Department for analysis of stool specimens • Labelled, prepared, and pipetted urine samples into test tubes to detect if samples were positive or negative for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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  St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne

  Sept 2024 - Sept 2024

  Pharmacy Placement Student

  • Prepared medication management plans by reviewing patients’ medication histories and cross-referencing medications brought in during admission with those listed in hospital records.• Conduct detailed patient interviews to obtain an accurate and comprehensive medication history under Pharmacist supervision.• Provide patients with a thorough education on new medications, including their indications and potential side effects, upon discharge from hospital.

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  Pharmacy 777

  Nov 2024 - Nov 2024

  Pharmacy Placement Student

  • Provided professional assistance to customers, offering tailored counselling on medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) products and Schedule 2 (S2) and Schedule 3 (S3) medications, ensuring safe and effective use• Collaborated closely with Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, contributing to a supportive team environment and assist in day-to-day pharmacy operations, enhancing workflow efficiency• Utilised Fred Dispensing Software to process prescriptions accurately, manage patient profiles, maintain medication records, and support inventory control, ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations and data integrity Show less

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  Chemcare Wellness Pharmacy

  Feb 2025 - Mar 2025

  Pharmacy Placement Student

  • Delivered patient-centered care by assisting with counselling on prescription and non-prescription medications, including S2/S3 products, under guidance of supervising pharmacist.• Supported dispensing processes using Z Dispensing Software, including entering scripts, managing patient profiles, and preparing medication labels with accuracy and efficiency under pharmacist supervision• Participated in the delivery of professional services such as blood pressure monitoring and vaccination services, including patient screening, documentation and post-vaccination monitoring, contributing to community health and wellbeing. Show less

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  Barwon Health

  Mar 2025 - Apr 2025

  Pharmacy Placement Student

  • Assisted in clinical ward rounds alongside pharmacists, contributing to medication reviews, doing best possible medication histories, identifying potential drug interactions, and supporting safe and effective pharmacotherapy for inpatients.• Participated in medication reconciliation and discharge planning, ensuring accurate medication histories and continuity of care during transitions between hospital and community settings.• Gained hands-on experience in compounding non-sterile medications, which include creams and antibiotics, following hospital protocols and safety guidelines. Show less