MERIN VARGHESE
Prince Rupert,BC
Summary
Seasoned pharmacy professional with a proven track record at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, excelling in patient counseling and medication dispensing. Demonstrated expertise in drug safety and prescription accuracy, significantly reducing medication errors. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and enhancing patient care through diligent medication management. Achieves excellence by blending strong analytical abilities with empathetic patient interactions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Greeted customers, health care professionals and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
- Assisted pharmacists in maintaining a well-organized and clean pharmacy environment for optimal workflow.
- Received deliveries of medication shipments, verifying contents against invoices while adhering to proper storage protocols.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Facilitated effective communication between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the pharmacy.
Drug Safety Associate
IQVIA
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Navigated intricacies of drug safety databases to process adverse event reports.
- Provided support during regulatory inspections, demonstrating a strong understanding of compliance requirements.
- Supported the preparation of periodic safety update reports, showcasing attention to detail and commitment to accurate reporting.
- Utilized various databases effectively for efficient retrieval and analysis of drug safety data when needed.
- Improved patient safety by accurately reviewing and processing adverse event reports.
- Reconciled discrepancies found during adverse event data entry, resolving issues promptly while maintaining data integrity.
Pharmacist
MAGJ Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Sri Ramakrishna Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough medication therapy management and providing appropriate recommendations.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reconciliation reviews during transitions of care to reduce risk of adverse drug events.
- Continually expanded clinical knowledge base by attending educational seminars, webinars, workshops, and completing self-directed learning modules.
Education
Pharmacist Exam -
PEBC
Canada05.2024
Doctor of Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist
Sree Ramakrishna College of Pharmacy
Coimbatore, India12.2018
Skills
- Answering customer questions
- Medication Dispensing
- Prescription Interpretation
- Patient Counseling
- Drug Classification Knowledge
- Medication labels
- Resolving Complaints
- Verifying orders
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2024
Drug Safety Associate
IQVIA
04.2021 - 12.2022
Pharmacist
MAGJ Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2021
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Sri Ramakrishna Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2019
Pharmacist Exam -
PEBC
Doctor of Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist
Sree Ramakrishna College of Pharmacy
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