Aswathy Ashok Beenakumary
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Assistant with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) degree, and hands-on experience in Canadian community pharmacy settings. Proficient in Kroll, prescription processing, data entry, inventory control, third-party billing, and non-sterile compounding. Strong attention to detail, with a solid understanding of medication safety, pharmacy workflow, and regulatory compliance. Reliable team player committed to accurate dispensing support and high-quality patient service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
Kingscross Pharmacy ( B/O Bhajans Drug Ltd)
Brampton, Ontario
08.2024 - Current
- Process prescriptions accurately using Kroll software.
- Collaborate with pharmacists to verify prescription details, and address any discrepancies.
- Assisted customers with prescription refills, requests for over-the-counter medications, and other health care products.
- Perform data entry, billing, labeling, and packaging of medications.
- Maintain inventory control, documentation accuracy, and compliance with SOPs.
- Conducted regular checks for expired medications, ensuring prompt removal from shelves
- Document patient interactions and updates in pharmacy systems to maintain accurate records.
Pharmacy Assistant (part time)
Riverstone pharmacy
Brampton, Ontario
03.2024 - Current
- Verified prescription details, and performed accurate data entry.
- Compounded non-sterile preparations, including oral solutions, ointments, and creams.
- Labelled and packaged medications, including blister packing.
- Maintained inventory, assisted pharmacists, and ensured a smooth workflow.
- Experienced in Kroll and pharmacy documentation processes.
Clinical Pharmacist
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Kochi, Kerala, India
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Participated in daily clinical rounds, providing pharmaceutical expertise to support patient care decisions in hematology and stem cell transplant units
- Supported research initiatives related to pharmacotherapy and patient outcomes within the institution.
- Provided pharmacokinetic consultations to optimize dosing regimens for individual patients.
- Experienced in handling and dilution of chemotherapy medications, ensuring adherence to strict safety and aseptic protocols.
- Prepared copper histidine injection (sterile) for patients with Menkes disease, following sterile compounding standards.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Regulatory Affairs
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Milton, ON08-2024
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Amrita School of Pharmacy
Kochi, India08-2016
Skills
- Kroll Software Data Entry Inventory Control
- Non-sterile compounding (oral solutions, ointments, creams)
- Decision-making, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
- Ordering and stocking medications
- Effective communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer service
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
Kingscross Pharmacy ( B/O Bhajans Drug Ltd)
08.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant (part time)
Riverstone pharmacy
03.2024 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
06.2017 - 06.2023
Post-Graduate Certificate - Regulatory Affairs
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Amrita School of Pharmacy