Alex Risbey
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
A fast learning and highly motivated Pharmacy student at the University of Manitoba with extensive experience in filling prescriptions and working within a pharmacy. Has great leadership and team work experience with high attention to detail and eager to learn and excel at new skills. Looking foreword to learning valuable experiential skills and building professional relationships to excel as a future healthcare professional.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Student
Sobeys and Safeway
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions and ensure optimal therapy for patients.
- Supported pharmacy team members during high-volume periods, contributing to a positive work environment and increased productivity.
- Assisted pharmacists with accurate prescription filling, ensuring proper drug packaging and reducing potential errors.
- Provided counseled/educated to patient during pick up and with regards to OTC products.
Pharmacy Assistant
SpiritRx Services
07.2017 - 01.2023
- Assembled and packaged prescriptions as well as compliance (bubble) packs.
- Read and interpreted scripts.
- Processed, scanned and filed original prescriptions and refill copies.
- Prepared and processed packages for shipment to Northern Manitoba.
- Managed inventory levels and replenished stock bottles for nursing station stock.
- Maintained drug files in pharmacy software (updating pill images and descriptions).
- Extensively used Kroll pharmacy software.
- Reviewed prescriptions for audit purposes while scanning and filing.
- Managed returned medications and sent eligible drugs back to distributer (McKesson).
- Created and updated prescription labels.
- Used and maintained Parata Automated Dispenser.
Veterinary Office Assistant
Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic
05.2015 - 08.2022
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to follow-up and book appointments.
- Filled, packaged and delivered prescription medications and med supplies to clients.
- Created invoices for clients and took payment by cash, card and cheque.
- Maintained and updated patient files.
- Inputted invoices into accounting software.
- Assisted in handling animals and reconstituting vaccinations.
Mentoring Team Leader
Student Life
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead a group of peer mentor volunteers providing support and supervision as they assist new first-year students in their transition to university.
- Planned and executed monthly social events including budgeting, catering and room booking on the University of Manitoba campus.
- Planned and presented monthly training meetings for peer mentors.
- Performed outreach to other peer mentoring programs for collaborations.
- Presented slides for professional development meetings.
Painter/Crew Chief
Student Works Painting
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Supervised crew on jobs ensuring quality of work is maintained.
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.
- Painted houses with roller, brush and sprayer from heights up to 40 feet.
- Completed necessary WHIMIS and safety certification.
- Communicated with clients throughout the entire contracted job updating them and tending to their concerns.
- Took clients on walk arounds and took payment.
- Communicated with paint suppliers to assemble large complex orders.
- Worked and cooperated with a team to produce quality jobs.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology With Chemistry Minor
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB05.2023
Skills
- Extensive experience in filling prescriptions accuratly
- Great at catching and fixing errors in the prescription filling process
- Fast at counting and sealing vials/bubble packs without errors
- Proficient in pharmacy software such as Kroll
- Proficient in computer hardware and file management and organization
- Able to read and interpret prescriptions
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Skilled in team building/working with a team
- Frequently practices introspection and self-improvement
- Leadership and team coordination skills
- Great emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Awards
Fall 2019 and winter 2020
- President’s Scholarship
- Chown Centennial Entrance Scholarship
- UM Queen Elizebeth II Entrance Scholarship (Tier 1)
Fall 2020 and winter 2021
- President’s Scholarship UMSU Scholarship MSBI Scholarship Fund
- Marguerite and John Memorial Aboriginal Scholarship
Fall 2021 and winter 2022
- President’s Scholarship
- MSBI Scholarship Fund
Fall 2022
- President’s Scholarship
Fall 2023 and WInter 2024
- Deans Honor roll
Fall 2024
- Future Generations Foundation
- 2025 CAPSI-IPPC Bridging the Gaps Bursary
Timeline
Pharmacy Student
Sobeys and Safeway
11.2023 - Current
Painter/Crew Chief
Student Works Painting
05.2023 - 08.2023
Mentoring Team Leader
Student Life
08.2022 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Assistant
SpiritRx Services
07.2017 - 01.2023
Veterinary Office Assistant
Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic
05.2015 - 08.2022
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology With Chemistry Minor
University of Manitoba
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