GAWLER Place Priceline Pharmacy pharmacy assistant Kimberley Hunt (pictured) has been chosen to represent South Australia at the National Finals of the 2017 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/ Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY).
Hunt was chosen over 14 other state finalists in a competitive demonstration of pharmacy skills in customer service and leadership.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia training manager and national PATY judge, Deborah Scholz said the Award was the premier opportunity to recognise and reward outstanding pharmacy assistants throughout Australia.
"The PATY Award was created to recognise pharmacy assistants who not only go the extra mile to help their customers but are also proactive in developing their careers."
Hunt will represent South Australia at the National Finals at the 2017 Pharmacy Assistant National Conference on 26 Oct at the Gold Coast.
The National winner will take home over $10,000 in cash, prizes and other rewards.
"I would also like to acknowledge Katarina Curak who was awarded the South Australia winner of the Glucojel Super Star Award for outstanding customer service skills in community pharmacy," she said.
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