The December Student of the month is Ellen Adlard from Hervey Bay Priceline Pharmacy. Ellen has worked there for the past two years and recently became the beauty advisor when the store switched its branding to Priceline earlier this year. Ellen is currently completing her Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy and has maintained a high … Read more
This month, we’re talking about calcium and helping customers improve their bone health.
The December Boss of the month is Grant Oswald from Clermont Pharmacy in Central Queensland. Trainer and Assessor, Sharyn McErlean’s student, Caragh Galway, nominated Grant and said: “I wouldn’t call Grant a great boss, I would call him a great friend and a great leader. A great leader is someone who encourages and motivates his … Read more
To win a day registration for APP2016’s Retail Excellence Stream and a ticket to pharmacy’s hottest party, all you have to do is send us a 15-30 second video telling us why you’re excited to attend APP2016. Your video will be used as part of a visual collage to be released in February and our … Read more
It’s that time of year again! Christmas parties and festivities are all around us and as every pharmacy assistant knows it’s time to start getting ready for the Christmas rush. There are customers making the final dash for that last elusive present and just a few looking for help to cure (or prevent) the dreaded … Read more
Congratulations to the team at Gympie Amcal Max; they recently won the Queensland Amcal Max Pharmacy of the Year! When Trainer and Assessor, Sherree Walters spoke with her student Jess Dobson, she said: We are honoured to receive this award because we know there are other pharmacies out there that are just as deserving. We … Read more
The Guild’s online Pharmacy Assistant Induction Module is available FREE to new staff at Guild Member pharmacies, within three months of employment. This simple induction tool will help your new staff understand the unique nature of community pharmacy, including: The role of community pharmacy in the supply of medicines to the community The rules and … Read more
The November Student of the month is Kelly Chandler from James Street Discount Drug Store in Toowoomba. Trainer and Assessor, Jane Larter nominated Kelly to recognise her high work ethic and exceptional dedication to her Certificate IV training. Kelly has more than a decade of experience in pharmacy. Lea Bentley, Kelly’s supervisor, employer and friend … Read more
The November Boss of the month is Michael Iu from Pharmacy 4 Less Discount Chemist Logan City (formerly Logan City Pharmacy) and Red Hill Day and Night. When Trainer and Assessor, Linden Pirrone stopped by Pharmacy 4 Less Discount Chemist, her Certificate III student, Tianah Charters mentioned that Michael was a supportive boss. Linden suggested … Read more
The party season is upon us. Do you know you way around hangover remedies?