Julie Alkarra

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Clinical Trials Pharmacist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

  • Education

    • Victoria university

      2024 - 2025
      Certificate iv accounting and bookkeeping

      This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (BAS) agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes:- preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements- data processing- monthly reconciliations- preparing budgets- preparing reports on financial performance and the position of… Show more This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (BAS) agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes:- preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements- data processing- monthly reconciliations- preparing budgets- preparing reports on financial performance and the position of the business- preparing end-of-year adjustments, and- finalising financial records after year-end.Dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters is also a key component of the role that this qualification reflects. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities. Show less

    • Monash university

      2022 - 2022
      Clinical educator program clinical pharmacy
    • Monash university

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of pharmacy (honours) / master of pharmacy pharmacy
  • Experience

    • Grown florists

      Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
      Florist
    • Kings pharmacy

      Jun 2017 - Nov 2020
      Pharmacy assistant

      • Packed Webster medications and implemented changes after hospital discharges while using problem solving skills to detect errors and interactions • Dispensed and provided patient-specific counselling for medications, ensuring patient safety and understanding of therapy• Delivered evidence-based Schedule 3 and Over The Counter medication advice using inquiry skills, and articulated patient specific nonpharmacological approaches to aid treatment • Provided education to staff on the latest blood pressure and diabetes pharmacy services guidelines and designed a basic paperbased system to keep tract of webster packing monthly charges Show less

    • Michael hill

      Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
      Sales assistant

      Christmas Holiday Contract

    • Western health

      Nov 2018 - Dec 2018
      Pharmacy student - shpa summer internship

      SHPA Summer Placement

    • Eqdemic school

      Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
      Tutor
    • Northern health

      Nov 2019 - Dec 2019
      Pharmacy student - shpa summer internship

      SHPA Summer Placement

    • Northern health

      Feb 2020 - Nov 2020
      Pharmacy assistant
    • The royal melbourne hospital

      Jan 2021 - Oct 2023

      • Provide patient-centred care by using teamwork skills when working within a multidisciplinary team with doctors and nurses• Contribute to the department development by being an active member of the Clinical Pharmacy Services committee and reviewing policies and procedures regularly • Facilitate the public access to highly specialised medicines and review research papers to ensure efficacy of the chosen therapies• Manage 20-30 patients daily using organisational and prioritising skills• Assist with access to specialised and restricted drugs as well as provide liaison with the Clinical Trials pharmacy staff for outpatients and discharge patient requirements• Maintain and extend professional competence with commitment to continuous learning and professional development • Provide guidance and advice on sterile production methods to Melbourne Health staff and clients, including advice on the compatibility, stability, handling and administration of drugs and solutions for IV, epidural and other infusion therapies • Co-ordinate activities such as ordering, manufacturing, dispensing, supply and distribution of sterile products within the Hospital and the ordering and supply of products from external supplies • Ensure adequate records, workload statistics and quality procedures are kept and maintained Show less • Sat up the foundation for the pharmacist career by working in various clinical stations and occupying different pharmacist roles, ensuring readiness for the clinical pharmacist role post registration• Contributed to the department-led research by writing a research paper on the effect of electronic medical records on the clinical pharmacist workflow at the RMH using research and written communication skills• Promoted health and wellbeing by making a Health Promotion project on the effect of alcohol on the body Show less

      • Pharmacy Resident

        Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
      • Clinical Pharmacist

        Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
      • Pharmacy Intern

        Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Monash university

      Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
      Teaching associate

      • Assist with workshop delivery for the pharmacy degree curriculum • Write Objective Structured Clinical Examination cases for final exams • Mentor student groups through skills coach meetings and assist them with formulating SMART goals to enhance their Problem-solving, Oral communication, Written Communication, Empathy, Reflective practice, Integrity, Teamwork, and Inquiry skills, referred to by the fantastic mnemonic POWER IT Inq.

    • Janet clarke hall, the university of melbourne.

      Aug 2022 - Oct 2023
      Pharmacy tutor

      • Tutor pharmacy students residing at Janet Clarke Hall – Melbourne University • Provide professional advice and help with interview preparation for work applications • Help practice the pharmacy Board exam and provide feedback to aid development

    • Peter maccallum cancer centre

      Nov 2023 - now

      Looked after the Enhanced Care Unit which is a step-down from Intensive care unit with complex drugs and casesLooked after patients post HIPEC procedures and ensured appropriate pain management and follow up post surgery Gained experience in managing patients post thyroidectomy, Splenectomy, prostatectomy, tracheostomy, HIPEC, and moreWorked with dietitians and doctors to order Total Parenteral Nutrition for patients post intensive surgeries, and used clinical judgement to help choose the right product especially for diabetic patients Show less

      • Clinical Trials Pharmacist

        Feb 2025 - now
      • Mentoring Program - Mentee

        Feb 2024 - now
      • Employee Wellbeing Advisory Committee Member

        Dec 2023 - now
      • Sterile Manufacturing Pharmacist

        Jul 2024 - Feb 2025
      • Surgical Oncology Pharmacist

        Feb 2024 - Jul 2024
      • Palliative Care Pharmacist

        Nov 2023 - Jan 2024
    • Western chances

      Mar 2024 - now

      STAR is a group of scholarship recipients and alumni that ensures Western Chances stays relevant to young people.STAR achieves this by:• Identifying issues important to young people, particularly in Melbourne's western suburbs, for consideration by the Western Chances Board• Providing feedback as and when requested by Western Chances• Review of scholarship criteria and suggestions for improvement• Considerations and advice regarding Links opportunities• Ideas for Western Chances communications including social media• Engaging alumni.STAR is a sub-committee of the Western Chances board. We share advice and make recommendations to the Western Chances board. Show less

      • Chair

        Jan 2025 - now
      • STAR Committee Deputy Chair

        Apr 2023 - Dec 2024
      • Event Planning Sub-Committee Member

        Mar 2024 - Oct 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental health first aider

      Mental health first aid australia
      Feb 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Group Lead

      Issued by Lord Somers Camp and Power House on Mar 2019
      Lord Somers Camp and Power HouseAssociated with Julie Alkarra
    • Deputy Chair

      Issued by Western Chances on Apr 2023
      Western ChancesAssociated with Julie Alkarra
    • Staff

      Issued by Lord Somers Camp and Power House on Jan 2018
      Lord Somers Camp and Power HouseAssociated with Julie Alkarra