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Emily Chai

London

Summary

Experienced in working within a team to assist patients in community and hospital settings. Volunteered at a special school for neurodivergent children and adolescents and the Leprosy Valley of Hope, fostering connections with diverse communities. Committed to seek opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and professional skills to support and contribute to patients' health and well-being as a dependable team member.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Placement Student

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Navigated EPIC software to access patient records under supervision
  • Carried out retrospective audit on antimicrobial prescribing at Westmoreland Street
  • Presented proposed pharmaceutical care plan on individual patient case
  • Clinical exposure in different specialties across the different sites at UCLH Trust
  • Observed stock management and ward audit processes

Retail Pharmacy Healthcare Assistant

The Pharmacy at Mayfair and Clinic
12.2022 - 2 2023
  • Assisted customers with prescription enquiries, both on the shop floor and via telephone
  • Supported patients and customers seeking medication or over-the-counter products
  • Worked closely with team members to streamline task management and efficiency
  • Managed stock replenishment processes and maintained organisation for a customer-friendly store layout

Transition Mentor

University College London
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Delivered weekly mentoring sessions to guide first-year students navigating university life
  • Tailored activities and discussions to discuss specific needs and concerns of the mentees related to transitioning into university life
  • Maintained contact with mentees through online platforms (e.g. zoom, Whatsapp)

Part-time COVID-19 Vaccinator

Wing Fu Yap
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Certified for Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination on July 24th, 2022 (valid for 3 years)
  • Prepared and reconstituted Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and Spikevax (Moderna) vaccine
  • Collaborated with the team to deliver vaccinations in a fast-paced environment
  • Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines


Full-time Pharmacy Assistant

Golf Road Pharmacy
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with a team to dispense high volumes of pharmaceutical items each month, including tray items for care homes
  • Operated Pharmacy Manager to process prescriptions, manage repeat prescription requests, and respond to customer enquiries
  • Addressed customer enquiries via phone calls
  • Conducted regular inventory checks to complete prescription owings through stock oversight
  • Worked in a branch pharmacy site (Queen Street Pharmacy) and operated RxWeb PMR system


Part-time Pharmacy Assistant

Queen Street Pharmacy
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Operated RxWeb to print out prescriptions and labels
  • Assisted customers with prescriptions and payments
  • Dispensed items, including tray items and items for delivery
  • Kept track of owing items and pharmacy inventory to report to pharmacy manager for restocking


Education

Master of Pharmacy -

University College London
2021.09 - Current

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

International School of Kuala Lumpur
08.2017 - 2021.05

Skills

RxWeb Software

Dispensing

Pharmacy Manager Software

Vaccination

Controlled Drug Register

Data analysis

Literature review

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native language

Volunteering

Special Children Society of Ampang (SCSOA), Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
08/2019 - 03/2021

Introduced interactive visuals and activities to teach students with dyslexia, autism, and down syndrome about concepts in algebra and daily life skills Co-organised activities for developing gross and fine motor skills

Increased youth participation in pro-social activities during COVID-19 pandemic through virtual weekly activities and fundraising event


Leprosy Valley of Hope, Sungai Buloh, Selangor

09/2020 - 03/2021
Provided direct care for elderly patients with leprosy

Timeline

Summer Placement Student

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation
06.2024 - 07.2024

Retail Pharmacy Healthcare Assistant

The Pharmacy at Mayfair and Clinic
12.2022 - 2 2023

Transition Mentor

University College London
09.2022 - 12.2022

Part-time COVID-19 Vaccinator

Wing Fu Yap
08.2022 - 10.2022

Full-time Pharmacy Assistant

Golf Road Pharmacy
06.2022 - 08.2022

Part-time Pharmacy Assistant

Queen Street Pharmacy
06.2022 - 08.2022

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

International School of Kuala Lumpur
08.2017 - 2021.05

Master of Pharmacy -

University College London
2021.09 - Current
Emily Chai