Shufen Liu
Toronto,ON
Summary
Accomplished Certified Pharmacy Technician with a robust background and brings 20 years of experience in Long-term care and Retail Pharmacy environments, adept in medication dispensing and inventory management. Leveraged pharmaceutical calculations and teamwork to enhance operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. Excelled in fostering a collaborative environment, significantly improving prescription processing times. Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced setting. 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
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
CareRX Pharmacy ( Medical Pharmacies )
Metro Toronto & Richmond Hill, ON
06.2012 - Current
- Operated Pacmed machine and be very good at the troubleshooting
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- 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.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
- Facilitated effective communication between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the pharmacy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new pharmacy assistants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Supported operations with filing, copying and faxing.
- Improved operational efficiency by assisting with routine administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and report generation.
- Trained new pharmacy staff on computer system and drug management protocols.
- Facilitated smooth workflow, organizing prescription orders for efficient processing.
- Trained new pharmacy assistants, sharing best practices for medication dispensing and customer service.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing complex medication compounds, adhering to precise formulations.
- Enhanced team communication, organizing regular meetings to discuss workflow improvements.
- Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
- Re-stocked shelves with prescribed medications and health care products.
- Organized pharmacy area to maintain clean and orderly environment.
- Generated labels for prescriptions and maintained accurate records.
- Input patient information into computer system for prescription orders.
Pharmacy Technician/ Assistant
Zellers Pharmacy
Toronto, ON
02.2009 - 06.2012
Pharmacy Technician/ Assistant
Drugstore Pharmacy
Toronto, ON
03.2007 - 11.2010
Pharmacy Technician/Assiatant
Pharmacy By the Grange
Toronto, ON
03.2005 - 03.2009
Research Associate
SROC, University of Minnesota,USA
Minnesota,USA
05.2000 - 11.2003
Associate Professor
Hebei Normal University
China
01.1997 - 05.2000
Research Consultant
Hebei Sunflower Inc.
China
01.1998 - 01.1999
Assistant Professor /lecturer
Agriculture University of Hebei
09.1985 - 08.1993
Education
Diploma GPA of 3.95 - Pharmacy Technician
Herzing College of Toronto
Toronto09-2005
Ph.D. - Plant Pathology
University of Minnesota & Agricultural University
USA & CHINA05-2004
Master of Science - Plant Pathology
China Agriculture Uniersity
Beijing, China07-1996
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Agricultural University of Hebei
China07-1985
Skills
- Product restocking and Medication Dispensing
- Pacmed Machine and POS System Operation
- Medication labels and Document filing
- Receiving incoming supplies and Drug Inventory Control
- Dosage Form Preparation and Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Computer savvy and Insurance Billing
- Secure storage of medications and Proper Labeling
- Multitasking and Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving and Excellent Communication
- Active Listening and Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making and Critical Thinking
- Time Management and Task Prioritization
- Prescription Filling , Medication Packaging and Shipping
- Patient Records Management
- New Employee Training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Enjoy participating in 5K walking for overall physical and mental well-being
- Reading
- Hiking
- Environmental Stewardship
- Music
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
CareRX Pharmacy ( Medical Pharmacies )
06.2012 - Current
Pharmacy Technician/ Assistant
Zellers Pharmacy
02.2009 - 06.2012
Pharmacy Technician/ Assistant
Drugstore Pharmacy
03.2007 - 11.2010
Pharmacy Technician/Assiatant
Pharmacy By the Grange
03.2005 - 03.2009
Research Associate
SROC, University of Minnesota,USA
05.2000 - 11.2003
Research Consultant
Hebei Sunflower Inc.
01.1998 - 01.1999
Associate Professor
Hebei Normal University
01.1997 - 05.2000
Assistant Professor /lecturer
Agriculture University of Hebei
09.1985 - 08.1993
Diploma GPA of 3.95 - Pharmacy Technician
Herzing College of Toronto
Ph.D. - Plant Pathology
University of Minnesota & Agricultural University
Master of Science - Plant Pathology
China Agriculture Uniersity
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Agricultural University of Hebei