Skilled Pharmacy Assistant brings 4 years of experience in pharmacy environments. Dedicated to maintaining smooth operations and helping customers with individual medication needs. Highly responsible in dealing with controlled substances and kind with customers of backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
11.2022 - Current
Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
Received incoming supplies kept stocked in correct locations.
Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, and refill instructions.
Verified patient information to correctly dispense medications.
Processed payments for prescriptions and accurately completed cash and credit card transactions.
Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
Monitored inventory levels to inform pharmacists of shortages and facilitate resupply.
Located and processed ready prescriptions to customers, distributed medication information documentation and facilitated medication consultations.
Re-stocked shelves with prescribed medications and health care products.
Input patient information into computer system for prescription orders.
Supported pharmacists with day-to-day activities and pharmacy office management functions.
Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Completed and filed documentation for insurance, store and liability purposes.
Supported operations with filing, copying and faxing.
Greeted customers at counter and provided excellent customer service.
Completed cash register transactions by handling credit and cash payments using pharmacy register system.
Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Pharmacy Supervisor
Yenepoya Medical College Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Supervised a team of 25 pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants
Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
Recruited and interviewed job applicants to add expertise and talent to pharmacy staff.
Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
Delivered training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
Pharmacist
Pharma Medicals
11.2020 - 05.2021
Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counselled patients on drugs.
Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
Educated patients on medical equipment such as compression stockings, nebulizers and urinary bags.
Pharmacist
Sheethal Medicals
07.2019 - 09.2019
Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
Pharmacist
Yenpoya Speciality Hospital
11.2017 - 05.2019
Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
Educated patients on medical equipment such as compression stockings, nebulizers and urinary bags.
Complied with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.
Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.