MARY ROSE CRUZ
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
Interested in applying as Operational Pharmacy Associate that will allow me to
expand my experience in the pharmaceutical field, enhancing my knowledge
and skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Supervisor
Custom Health
09.2021 - Current
- Work within the scope of a Pharmacy Assistant to prepare multi-dose strips packages and bulk items accurately and efficiently, for final check by a pharmacy technician or pharmacist
- Manage the workflow of batches to be packaged in a timely manner and prepared for delivery on time to the patient's home or long term care/retirement facility
- Oversee the day to day and ongoing maintenance of Paced and PacVision
- Automation
- Provide an excellent level of customer service to all clients and stakeholders including LTC and Retirement Home Registered Staff and Residents and their families, Spencer Patients and their families, and central fill client pharmacies
- Oversee medication inventory and controlled substance counts
- Supervise the packaging assistants and registered pharmacy technicians
Pharmacy Assistant
Medisystem
08.2016 - 09.2016
- Generate and produce the daily and weekly multi-dose packages for Long Term Care
- Operate and maintain the automated dispensing equipment(AutoMed)
- Clean and maintain AutoMed equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance
- Notify the Inventory department when medication supplies are to be ordered
Pharmacy Assistant
Shopper Drug Mart
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided exemplary customer service that meets the pharmacy standards
- Prescription preparation including regular prescription, compliance packaging and compounding
- General OTC enquiries from patient and referral to a pharmacist where required
- Maintenance of pharmacy stock through inventory control system.
Pharmacy Technician
Halton Healthcare
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Sorted pick list and preparing restock for ADU’s
- Aided in filling unit dose refills and prepackaging
- Filled orders and replenished stock/night cupboard.
Pharmacy Assistant
Zellers Pharmacy
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Maintained proper drug storage and security
- Entered patient information and prescriptions into computer systems
- Prepared, packaged and labeled prescription medications
- Maintained prescription and inventory record keeping systems
- Prepared compounds.
Pharmacy Assistant
Total Health Pharmacy
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Answered telephones, responded to questions or request
- Filled bottles with prescribed medications and affix labels
- Assisted customers by answering simple question, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information
- Prepared Blister packs
- Operated cash register to accept payment from customers
- Placed and received orders for stock to maintain inventory.
Packaging Operator
Patheon Pharmaceutical
10.2003 - 12.2003
- Well-experienced in GMP
- Responsible bottling and blistering of pharmaceutical products
- Maintained cleanliness of the room.
Education
Pharmacy Technician -
Sheridan College Institute
05.2012
Diploma - Automated Office Management
Herzing College Institute
09.1999
Diploma -
St. Joseph’s College School, Secondary School
06.1998
Skills
- HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS
- Computer skills:
- FlexiPharm, Kroll, Healthwatch, Internet Explorer, MS Office
- Knowledge and experience with prescription processing such as drug dispensing
- Blister packs and compounding
- First Aid Certificate
- Knowledge in TPN, ASOs, Prepackaging of Unit dose and Traditional System
- Ability to learn quickly and independently
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of
- People at different skills levels
- Dependable, results-oriented team player with the ability to manage and motivate
- Others
Timeline
Packaging Supervisor
Custom Health
09.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant
Medisystem
08.2016 - 09.2016
Pharmacy Assistant
Shopper Drug Mart
08.2015 - 08.2016
Pharmacy Technician
Halton Healthcare
06.2013 - 07.2015
Pharmacy Assistant
Total Health Pharmacy
12.2011 - 05.2012
Pharmacy Assistant
Zellers Pharmacy
10.2010 - 05.2012
Packaging Operator
Patheon Pharmaceutical
10.2003 - 12.2003
Pharmacy Technician -
Sheridan College Institute
Diploma - Automated Office Management
Herzing College Institute
Diploma -
St. Joseph’s College School, Secondary School
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