MARIA GIRNET
Burnaby,British Columbia
Summary
Pharmacy Professional experienced in community and hospital pharmacy settings across Canada and the UK. Delivered high-quality patient care through effective prescription processing, medication preparation, compounding, and inventory management. Committed to maintaining patient safety and ensuring accuracy in all aspects of pharmacy practice.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
Nanaimo Pharmacy
Vancouver, BC
12.2024 - 07.2026
- Assisted with prescription processing and medication preparation.
- Prepared prescription labels, counted medications and maintained dispensing records.
- Performed non-sterile compounding and prepared compounded products.
- Provided patient service and handled prescription-related enquiries.
- Managed telephone enquiries regarding prescriptions and pharmacy services.
- Processed third-party billing and insurance claims.
- Supported daily pharmacy administration and record-keeping.
Pharmacy Assistant
Greens Pharmacy
, United Kingdom
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Prepared, pre-packed, and labelled medicines, maintaining accuracy and an efficient workflow.
- Prepared, pre-packed, and labeled medicines, maintaining accuracy and an efficient workflow.
- Managed pharmacy stock and inventory by ordering, receiving, and unloading deliveries to ensure optimal availability of medications.
- Responded to customer enquiries in person and by telephone, offering tailored over-the-counter medication guidance to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Provided dispensing cover across two pharmacy locations, collaborating with healthcare professionals to maintain safe and timely medication services.
Education
Master of Pharmacy (MPHarm) -
Newcastle University
Newcastle Upon Tyne , United Kingdom 09.2020 - 01.2024
Level 3 Access to HE - Biomedical
Newcastle College
Level 3 Diploma - Applied Science
Newcastle College
GCSEs -
Newcastle Sixth Form College
English and Maths
Gateshead College
Skills
- Prescription dispensing
- Pharmacy software
- Medication compounding
- Stock and inventory management
- Pharmacy administration
- Patient communication
- Third-party billing
- Organization and time management
- Organization and time management
- Teamwork and problem-solving
- Patient confidentiality
- Languages: English, Russian and Romanian
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Children's Society Shop, VOLUNTEER SHOP ASSISTANT, 2018-06, 2018-08, Assisted customers and maintained a welcoming, helpful shop environment., Sorted, priced, and prepared donated stock for display; operated the till and handled cash transactions.
HOSPITAL PLACEMENTS
- Gained four years of practical hospital experience during MPharm placements.
- Worked alongside doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
- Reviewed patient medication records and medical information.
- Performed basic health checks, including blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol measurements.
- Communicated with patients and supported their care.
- Developed knowledge of hospital procedures, patient safety and confidentiality.
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
Nanaimo Pharmacy
12.2024 - 07.2026
Master of Pharmacy (MPHarm) -
Newcastle University
09.2020 - 01.2024
Pharmacy Assistant
Greens Pharmacy
01.2020 - 10.2024
Level 3 Access to HE - Biomedical
Newcastle College
Level 3 Diploma - Applied Science
Newcastle College
GCSEs -
Newcastle Sixth Form College
English and Maths
Gateshead College