“Navigating the challenges of a rural pharmacy, such as the comprehensive skillset required, offers a gratifying professional trajectory, something you don’t always get in a metropolitan pharmacy role.”
Making impact, at scale
Pursuing a career in rural pharmacy has allowed Tasma to make a difference in the lives of many rural and remote-living Australians.
“Many patients face difficulties accessing care, so I constantly work to bridge the gaps patients face by working with the hospital and primary care providers, ensuring we provide the best care possible, as close to home as possible,” Tasma said.
“Rural populations are often less inclined or able to seek regular medical attention, and consequently face heightened health disparities and are more prone to complex co-morbid acute presentations.
“What keeps me in rural pharmacy, even after 17 years, is wanting to continue to improve rural patient health outcomes. In Port Augusta, we have a high-percentage Aboriginal population whose health outcomes are well below average, and we should all be aiming to contribute to improving this statistic.
“Rural Clinical Pharmacy Practice is a rewarding career, and I feel I can directly contribute to improving individual patient outcomes and make an impact on our community overall.”
