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Astha Patel

Scarborough,Canada

Summary

A recent Medix College honours graduate holds a diploma in community pharmacy assistant. worked with doctors and pharmacists to arrange prescriptions and respond to patient enquiries about their treatment plans while gaining valuable placement experience in a range of clinics and hospitals. knowledgeable about giving guidance on dosage or drug information and checking prescriptions for accuracy. Experienced with prescription processing and patient assistance, ensuring efficient pharmacy operations. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail in inventory management and administrative tasks. Knowledge of pharmacy software and communication techniques to support team goals and patient care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Assistant

Rexall Pharmacy
06.2024 - Current
  • receive prescription information from doctors over the phone
  • handle customer queries about dosage and drug information
  • communicate with pharmacists about patient records and filing systems
  • handle prescription pickups
  • research drug information to establish expectations for patients

Pharmacy Assistant Trainee Placement Program

Horizon Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • used a word processing program to organize prescriptions and patient files
  • calculated dosages alongside licensed pharmacists
  • prepared quality checks for sterilized equipment

Education

Pharmacy

Medix College
Toronto, ON
04-2025

Skills

  • Stocking shelves
  • Answering customer questions
  • Data entry
  • Product restocking
  • Medication dispensing
  • Supply restocking
  • POS system operation
  • Prescription interpretation
  • Patient counseling
  • Organizing supplies
  • Medication labels
  • Verifying orders
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Processing payments
  • Dosage form preparation
  • Drug inventory control
  • Pharmaceutical calculations

Timeline

Pharmacy Assistant

Rexall Pharmacy
06.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant Trainee Placement Program

Horizon Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024

Pharmacy

Medix College
Astha Patel