Adaeze Agbakuru
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Experienced Pharmacy professional with expertise in Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT)management and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective interdisciplinary collaboration to support safe and effective therapeutical outcomes. Committed to fostering a compassionate pharmacy environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
PHARMACY MANAGER
Westin pharmacy
Vancouver, British Columbia
07.2017 - Current
- Managed daily pharmacy operations of a high volume Opioid Agonist Treatment(OAT) Pharmacy ensuring safe and compliant dispensing of medications such as methadone and buprenorphine.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with provincial regulations and professional standards set by the college of Pharmacists of BC.
- Supervised and trained pharmacy assistants and staff to ensure workflow efficiency and adherence to professional standards.
- Oversaw inventory management and medication procurement processes Including secure handling, storage and documentation of controlled substances in accordance with set regulations.
- collaborated closely with healthcare professionals and addiction specialists to support patients undergoing opioid dependency treatment
- Provided clinical care, including medication counselling and harm reduction education example :Nasal Narcan to patients receiving OAT therapy
- Resolved complex patient care issues, including dose adjustments and treatment interruptions, in collaboration with prescribers to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation required for OAT program and regulatory audits.
- Reviewed prescriptions for safety, interactions, appropriateness, accuracy and completeness and provided patient counseling on medication usage and side effects, dosage and adherence strategies
- Prepared compliance packaging according to prescription requirements.
- Ensured that all prescription information was accurately entered into the computer system for billing purposes.
- Addressed patient inquiries regarding prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and general health concerns.
- Provided a welcoming pharmacy environment free of bias that supported patients through compassionate care.
Pharmacy Intern
Shoppers drug mart
Burnaby, BC
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Answered telephones, informing customers about order status, store hours, and pharmacy procedures to enhance service experience.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and filling prescription orders.
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries on prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and medication side effects, ensuring patient understanding.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and potential side effects, promoting safe and effective therapy management.
- Performed medication reviews to identify drug interactions, optimize therapy and improve patient adherence.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Canadian Pharmacy Practice Program(CP3)
University of British Columbia
Vancouver04-2017
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Lagos
Nigeria 06-2009
Skills
- Opioid Agonist Treatment(OAT) management
- Medication review
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient centered care
- Inventory management
- Patient counseling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
- Experience with Winrx software
Certification
Intranasal, IM and SC injection certification-February 2026
Timeline
PHARMACY MANAGER
Westin pharmacy
07.2017 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Shoppers drug mart
01.2017 - 03.2017
Certificate of Completion - Canadian Pharmacy Practice Program(CP3)
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Lagos