Ankush Chawla
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
Experienced Pharmacy Assistant with a proven track record at Cornerstone, adept in medication dispensing and drug inventory control. Excelled in customer service, enhancing patient satisfaction by 30%. Skilled in insurance billing and prescription fulfillment, with strong organizational abilities. Committed to maintaining compliance standards and improving pharmacy operations through effective teamwork and communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
Cornerstone
Brampton
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pharmacy workspace to ensure efficiency.
- Supported inventory management by organizing stock and monitoring expiration dates.
- Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software with attention to detail.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and assisting with medication information.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve service delivery.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of medications and pharmacy operations.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Maintained records of prescriptions filled for patients by completing pharmacy log and updating customer accounts.
Pharmacy Assistant
Grover Medical Store
India
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
- Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
- Input patient information into computer system for prescription orders.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Supported pharmacists with day-to-day activities and pharmacy office management functions.
- Greeted customers at counter and provided excellent customer service.
- Learned safety protocols for handling pharmaceuticals and maintaining compliance standards.
Education
Office Health Administration Services
St.Clair College
Brampton, ON04.2025
Helath Education And Community Services
Global Institute of Information And Technology
Moga , India 12.2021
Skills
- Stocking shelves
- Answering customer questions
- Data entry
- Product restocking
- Supply restocking
- Medication dispensing
- POS system operation
- Prescription interpretation
- Patient counseling
- Organizing supplies
- Medication labels
- Document filing
- Verifying orders
- Dosage form preparation
- Drug inventory control
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Pharmacology expertise
- Drug interaction awareness
- Insurance billing
- Drug classification
- Prescription fulfillment
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
Cornerstone
01.2024 - 05.2025
Pharmacy Assistant
Grover Medical Store
09.2019 - 01.2023
Office Health Administration Services
St.Clair College
Helath Education And Community Services
Global Institute of Information And Technology