KIMBERLY FOSTER
Toronto
Summary
Dedicated and motivated Pharmacy Technician Intern with a strong desire to achieve full registration as a pharmacy technician. Committed to leveraging practical experience and pharmaceutical knowledge in a full-time role that provides professional challenges and opportunities for growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Intern
MICs Group of Health Services- Lady Minto Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Manage phone communications with healthcare professionals, resolving questions and completing requests. Refer to pharmacist as needed.
- Perform picking and drug prepackaging. Prepare non-sterile compounds.
- Maintain proper drug storage procedures as well as cold chain protocols, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Restock automated medication dispensing equipment in each units.
- Collaborate with the pharmacy team to prioritize tasks effectively, contributing to a smooth workflow during high-volume periods.
- Safely dispose of outdated or damaged medications according to proper disposal guidelines.
- Conduct verification checks on drug prepackaging and check drug expiries.
Pharmacy Assistant-Technician
Telus Health Virtual Pharmacy
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Processed and verified prescriptions, ensuring compliance with OCP standards and accuracy in medication preparation
- Worked with robotic blister pack systems and third-party billing software
- Maintained inventory accuracy and drug recall logs in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Collaborated with pharmacists to optimize workflow in a high-volume setting
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Greet customers and respond to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Keep pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Receive incoming supplies and stock in correct locations.
- Answer telephones and provide information about pharmacy related questions and refer patient to pharmacist when necessary.
- Data entry and filling.
Pharmacy Assistant (Manufacturing)
Baxter
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Picked raw materials from warehouse, sanitization of pharmaceutical components manually or via VHP.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Visually inspected and labeled finished product, and dispatched completed orders to customers.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
Pharmacy Assistant FT-PT
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Made purchase orders and receiving, expiry checks, cycle counts.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Conducted intake and data entry, filling, and handled pickup or deliveries
- Compounding, blister packs, expiry checks, cycle counts
- Created pharmacy purchase orders, receiving from our vendors (MMS/McKesson)
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
Merchandiser
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Greet customers and respond to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Receive incoming supplies and stock in correct locations.
- Stock shelves in accordance with planogram.
Education
MOA & Unit Clerk Diploma - Medical Office Assistant
ABM College
Calgary, AB10.2024
Pharmacy Technician Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
CTS Canadian Career College
North Bay, ON08.2022
Pharmacy Assistant Diploma - Pharmacy Assistant
Medix College
Toronto, ON06.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Westwood High School
Trelawny06.2007
Skills
- Kroll, Delta, Meditech Expanse
- ParataMax, VBM, PACMED
- Aseptic Technique, Non-Sterile Compounding
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Data Entry, Microsoft Office
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Intern
MICs Group of Health Services- Lady Minto Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant-Technician
Telus Health Virtual Pharmacy
12.2023 - 06.2025
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
10.2022 - 12.2023
Pharmacy Assistant (Manufacturing)
Baxter
09.2019 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Assistant FT-PT
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2016 - 10.2019
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
07.2014 - 11.2015
Merchandiser
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2011 - 09.2013
MOA & Unit Clerk Diploma - Medical Office Assistant
ABM College
Pharmacy Technician Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
CTS Canadian Career College
Pharmacy Assistant Diploma - Pharmacy Assistant
Medix College
High School Diploma - undefined
Westwood High School
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