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Sport
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Dave Siu

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Having several years of hands-on experience. Dedicated pharmacy assistant with extensive experience in medication dispensing and prescription management. Known for exceptional healthcare communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to improved patient support and operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Assistant

Safeway Pharmacy
Vancouver, British Columbia
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Responded to telephone inquiries and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Received telephone calls from physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals requesting information about medications or supplies.
  • Prepared labels for prescriptions and dispensed medications to patients.
  • Adhered to all legal requirements relating to the safe dispensing of medication.
  • Processed payments from customers using cash registers and debit and credit card terminals.

Pharmacy Assistant

Superstore
richmond, British Columbia
04.2012 - 09.2012
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to customers.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about medications.
  • Operated pharmacy software (Kroll) to manage prescription orders and patient records.
  • Educated customers on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
  • Assisted customers with prescription refills, requests for over-the-counter medications and other health care products.
  • Provided good patient counseling.
  • Handled phone calls while serving as cashier.

Pharmacy Assistant

Owl's Drug
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2002 - 10.2006
  • Greeted customers upon arrival at the pharmacy counter.
  • Answered customer questions about prescribed and OTC medications.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, faxing forms, answering phones.
  • Organized and maintained patient profiles in the computer system.
  • Checked incoming shipments against purchase orders to verify quantity, quality and price accuracy.
  • Helped customers by being friendly and courteous.

Pharmacy Assistant

Healthside Pharmacy
Vancouver, British Columbia
06.2001 - 08.2001
  • Managed inventory by restocking shelves and organizing pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Processed customer transactions accurately at the point of sale.
  • Prepared medication labels with item name and quantity.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
  • Communicated with insurance companies for billing purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, None
05-2028

Skills

  • Medication dispensing
  • Customer service
  • Prescription management
  • Healthcare communication
  • Inventory control
  • Pharmacy software (Kroll)
  • Patient counseling

Affiliations

  • I am great in public speaking because I am a toastmaster.

Certification

  • Pharmacy Assistant Certificate

Languages

English
Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional

Sport

  • Played basketball, soccer, badminton, golf and swimming.

Work

  • Worked as cancer information specialist with Canadian Cancer Society.
  • Worked in UBC hospital emergency room.

Timeline

Pharmacy Assistant

Safeway Pharmacy
06.2013 - 08.2013

Pharmacy Assistant

Superstore
04.2012 - 09.2012

Pharmacy Assistant

Owl's Drug
05.2002 - 10.2006

Pharmacy Assistant

Healthside Pharmacy
06.2001 - 08.2001

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of British Columbia
Dave Siu