SAFAA ELSHAL
Victoria,BC
Summary
I am an international student at Camosun College, And I am working as a pharmacy assistant at Costco pharmacy. Arabic teacher at Masjid Al-Iman during last Summer. I believe I am a skilled Pharmacy Assistant who brings 17 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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy assistant
Costco pharmacy
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate prescription filling services.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
- Contributed to increased sales by offering expert advice on over-the-counter medications and products.
- Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
- Aided in the reduction of prescription errors by meticulously verifying patient information and medication details.
- Handled cash and selling OTC medication.
Pharmacist
Kuwait MOH
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Admin in pharmaceutical registration section in Food and Drug Control, Responsible for registration and renewal of medicines
Pharmacist and pharmacy manager
Big Bin co
03.2013 - 02.2019
- Achieved optimum staff performance through proactive management and monitoring of daily activities, Checked medication orders against appropriate standards of care and recommended therapy changes to treating physicians and facility staff, Reached out to doctors and healthcare providers to inquire about orders, Compounded and dispensed prescribed drugs to patients, Counseled patients on proper use of medication and potential side effects
Pharmacist
Tadawi pharmacies group
09.2009 - 01.2013
- Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms, Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients, Training
Pharmacy Assistant
Loza pharmacy
07.2004 - 11.2006
- 300 hours
Education
Post Diploma of Business Management - General Business Studies
Camosun College
Victoria, BC05.2025
Bachelor Degree in pharmaceutical sciences - Pharmaceutical Medicine
Al-Azhar University For Girls/ Cairo
Cairo, Egypt.06.2004
Skills
- Processing Payments
- Answering Customer Questions
- Receiving Incoming Supplies
- Secure Storage of Medications
- Cashier work
- Working on kroll system
- Supply Restocking
- Organizing Supplies
- Drug Inventory Control
- Stocking Shelves
- Medication Labels
- Computer Proficiency
Languages
English
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Pharmacy assistant
Costco pharmacy
10.2023 - Current
Pharmacist
Kuwait MOH
05.2019 - 07.2022
Pharmacist and pharmacy manager
Big Bin co
03.2013 - 02.2019
Pharmacist
Tadawi pharmacies group
09.2009 - 01.2013
Pharmacy Assistant
Loza pharmacy
07.2004 - 11.2006
Post Diploma of Business Management - General Business Studies
Camosun College
Bachelor Degree in pharmaceutical sciences - Pharmaceutical Medicine
Al-Azhar University For Girls/ Cairo