Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Generic

Ritu Mathew

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dedicated retail pharmacist skilled at assisting and instructing customers in proper use of medications used to treat acute and chronic medical problems. Excellent interpersonal, communication and training skills developed several years of progressive experience. Well-versed in federal standards and pharmacy regulations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

Shoppers Drug Mart (Royal Oak)
Calgary, Alberta
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
  • Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
  • Coordinated activities with other healthcare personnel involved in patient care management plans.
  • Advised customers on non-prescription medications such as over-the-counter drugs, herbals and nutritional supplements.
  • Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
  • Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
  • Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.

Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart (Royal Oak)
Calgary, Alberta
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Assisted customers with prescription refills, requests for over-the-counter medications and other health care products.
  • Verified accuracy of medication orders and entered data into pharmacy system.
  • Organized and maintained patient profiles in the computer system.
  • Adhered to all legal requirements relating to the safe dispensing of medication.
  • Helped pharmacy staff prepare medications and fill orders.

Education

CCPP - Pharmacy (Continuing Education)

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
07-2024

Ph.D. - Pharm D

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore, India
07-2018

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Prescription Filling
  • Administering vaccines
  • Overseeing pharmacy operations
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Prescription Verification

Languages

English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Malayalam
Professional

Certification

  • CPR Training
  • First Aid Training

Accomplishments

  • New Horizon Scholarship Award awarded by APA.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pharmacist

Shoppers Drug Mart (Royal Oak)
08.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart (Royal Oak)
07.2021 - 08.2023

CCPP - Pharmacy (Continuing Education)

University of Alberta

Ph.D. - Pharm D

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Ritu Mathew