Elmira Hosseini
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Conscientious Pharmacist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in medication dispensation, patient counseling, and pharmacy management. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to enhance pharmacy operations and patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Skills
- Skilled in Health watch application
- Pharmacy management
- Working in high speed and under pressure environments
- Narcotics inventory management
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical Decision Making
- Medication Dispensing
- Drug utilization review
- Electronic prescription review
- Prescription Verification
- Prescription record reviews
Work History
Community Pharmacist
SDM 853, Manal El-Zeftawy Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
- Administered wide range of immunization and contraception options in alignment with individual needs.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
Clinical and Community Pharmacist
SDM 879- Carolyn Droznika Inc.
Toronto, Canada
10.2024 - Current
- Clinical pharmacist: prescribing for minor ailments, Vaccination, Travel consultation, Meds Check
- Verifying and product check of prescriptions, Methadone dispensing
- Monitored drug therapy regimens for appropriateness of therapy based on age specific criteria when necessary.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on new developments in the field of pharmacy.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, technicians, insurance companies, third party payers, sales representatives, and other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Assessed patient's needs, identified drug interactions, and counseled patients on side effects associated with prescribed medications.
Pharmacy Student
SDM 926- Erene Kaldas (PACE assessment)
Toronto, Canada
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Meds Check, Vaccination, Minor ailments, Medical and Rx consultation
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
Pharmacy Assistant
SDM 836-Thomas Chen
Toronto, Canada
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Entry, Insurance and coverage, Filling, Pick up, Delivery
- Updated computer system with current customer, payment and inventory information.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
- Processed payments for prescriptions and accurately completed cash and credit card transactions.
- Input patient information into computer system for prescription orders.
- Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
Pharmacy Owner and Manager
Dr. Elmira Hosseini Pharmacy
Mashhad, Iran
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Established my own pharmacy and worked as the pharmacy manager and pharmacist-in-charge, overseeing the daily business operations of the pharmacy
- Overseeing the daily business operations of the pharmacy, including dispensing prescription medication and advising clients
- Managing the pharmacy staff and the inventory, and ensuring the safe storage of prescription drugs and controlled substances
- Established my own pharmacy and worked as the pharmacy manager and pharmacist-in-charge, overseeing the daily business operations of the pharmacy
Hospital Pharmacist
Fereydounkenar Hospital, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Fereydounkenar, Iran
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Medical safety
- Clinical applications
- Patient education and counseling
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
Healthcare Pharmacist
Fereydounkenar Health and Treatment Network, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Fereydounkenar, Iran
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Holding conferences and meetings for physicians, health assistants and technicians
- Writing and reviewing pharmaceutical articles and publishing drug related pamphlets to promote public health
- Meeting medical representatives and updating medical information
Community Pharmacist
Mashhad, Chenaran, and Fereydounkenar, Iran
Mashhad, Iran
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Topical and pediatric formulation
- Smoking cessation
- Hormonal medications and contraceptives
- Disease screening and preventing activities
- Vaccination and immunization
- Sexual health service
Hospital Pharmacy Internship
Ghaem and Emam Reza hospitals
Mashhad, Iran
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
Pharmaceutical Internship
Samen Serum Pharmaceutical Co., Samisaz Pharmaceuticals Co.
Mashhad, Iran
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Clinical Pharmacy Clerkship
Emam Reza hospital, 22Bahman Infirmary
Mashhad, Iran
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Education
Pharmacist -
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
07-2024
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, College of Pharmacy
Mashhad, Iran06.2016
Certifications
- Methadone Dispensing Certificate of CAMH, OPA
- First aid and CPR Level C - Red Cross
- Vaccination and immunization Certificate - Pharmachieve
- Certificate of Safety in disease pharmacotherapy from SBUMS
- Certificate of COVID-19 Management and different types of COVID vaccines from TUMS
- Certificate of Skin diseases pharmacotherapy during COVID-19 pandemic from TUMS
- Certificate of Rational prescription of Antibiotics from MAZUMS
- Certificate of Effective communication in medication consultation from MAZUMS
- Certificate of Drug toxicology, prevention and cure from MAZUMS
- Certificate for participation in ethics and professional commitment, CPR, rational use of antibiotics and analgesics, professional rights and regulation of medical community workshops at the thirteen applied science congress of general physicians and pharmacists of the country from SBUMS, Tehran, Iran
- Certificate for participating as a member of executive committee at the Third International Congress of Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, from MUMS, Mashhad, Iran
- Ranked as top 0.004 in the national undergraduate public universities entrance exam in experimental sciences
Languages
- Farsi, Native
- English, Professional Fluent, Band Score 8, 106
- French, B1
- Arabic, A1