Dynamic Pharmacist with expertise working within hospitals, clinics and community pharmacies. Driven and customer service-oriented in coordinating with various medical and pharmacy personnel to properly dispense medications while eliminating drug interaction concerns. Proven track record in working closely with patients to educate and inform of medication use and information.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Loblaw Pharmacy
06.2023 - Current
Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart
06.2022 - Current
Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
Prepared medication and IV orders to deliver adequate supply for care of patient.
Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
Verified safety and efficacy of medication usage by reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors and other quality issues.
Pharmacist
Loblaw Pharmacy
01.2018 - 05.2022
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
Tracked progress and provided education to chronically ill patients.
Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
Reached out to doctors and healthcare providers to inquire about orders.
Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
Pharmacist
Rexall Pharmacy
08.2016 - 12.2017
Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
Pharmacist
Ministry of Health of Kuwait
04.2001 - 09.2015
Program, direct, review, and rectify pharmacy procedures.
Render assistance to the technical and professional personnel in mixing, compounding and dispensing of various medications utilized by and sold to hospital patients.
Make formal requests for all supplies needed.
Familiarize self with current new pharmaceutical preparations prescribed for utilization by patients to be able to render assistance to hospital staff.
Set up and maintain a certified system of keeping records and the preparation of yearly budgets.
Oversee the organization of inventories.
Establish and support pharmacy services in line with state and federal requirements.
Design and organize job descriptions and prepare annual performance evaluation on all employees in a prompt manner.
Support supervising staff with the annual budget and hand over capital expenditures in line with standard policies.
Evaluate and improve manual of Policy and Procedure every year.
Institute and implement enhancement of quality for the department.
Perform selection of departmental staff and give orientation and supervision, as well as