Hermon Habtemariam
Toronto,ON
Summary
Highly skilled Pharmacy technician with deep knowledge in drug dispensing, counseling patients, and managing pharmacy operations. Strong skills include clear communication, precise attention to detail, and strong ethical standards. Demonstrated ability to improve patient safety and healthcare outcomes through effective medication management. Commitment to staying current on latest advancements and regulations in pharmaceutical industry.
Experienced pharmacy technician with six years working in diverse retail and hospital platforms. Skilled at analyzing doctor notes and prescriptions to ensure timely and effective processing of orders. Strongly committed to regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
Dedicated retail pharmacy technician skilled at assisting and instructing customers in proper use of medications used to treat acute and chronic medical problems. Excellent interpersonal, communication and training skills developed several years of progressive experience. Well-versed in federal standards and pharmacy regulations.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher Inkindergarten School
Private school
Addis Ababa, Cmc
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
Cashier
Family business
Asmara , Central Zone
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
Pharmacy Technician
Hospital and community pharmacy
Asmara , Central Zone
- Managed inventory levels to ensure medication availability and compliance.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Provided patient support by answering medication-related inquiries effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy environment for safety and efficiency.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Conducted routine checks on expiration dates of medications and supplies.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Assistant
Trios College
Toronto, ON 07.2025 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Asmara University
Asmara , Central Zone 11.2013 - 07.2014
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Customer relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Written and verbal communication
- Work ethic and integrity
- Attention to detail
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Decision making aptitude
- Clear communication
- Parent communication
Languages
Tigrinya
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Amharic
Advanced (C1)
C1
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Experience
Pharmacy Assistant Placement Pharmacy Name Jamestown pharmacy
January 26,2026 – March 6,2026
· Processed prescriptions, prepared medications (counting, labeling)filling, and managed dispensary stock with high accuracy.
· Delivered expert customer service, handling inquiries and locating OTC products and doing inventory.
· Operated fill ware software, managed patient records, and prepared dosage aids (e.g., blister packs).
· Maintained strict compliance with safety protocols and patient confidentiality.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Assistant
Trios College
07.2025 - 03.2026
Teacher Inkindergarten School
Private school
01.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Asmara University
11.2013 - 07.2014
Cashier
Family business
Pharmacy Technician
Hospital and community pharmacy