Yohana Kimoun
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven pharmacist with extensive experience at YK Rx Care Pharmacy, excelling in medication assessments and patient education. Proven track record in operational oversight and relationship building, successfully implementing policies that enhance pharmacy efficiency and patient care. Skilled in immunization services, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery. Dedicated retail pharmacist, skilled at assisting and instructing customers in the 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. Experienced pharmacist with several years of working in diverse retail and hospital platforms. Skilled at analyzing doctor notes and prescriptions to ensure timely and effective processing of orders. Strongly committed to regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist Owner
YK Rx Care Pharmacy (SDM6757)
Ottawa, ON
02.2025 - Current
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
- Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Supervised 6 pharmacy technicians, and support staff while on duty.
- Compliance packages dispensation and management
- As a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) I Plan, Organize and execute diabetes Clinic Day every 3 - 4 months
- Plan and conduct annual evaluation of the pharmacy technicians
- Train patients on injection for their chronic conditions or schedule appointments to give them their injections
- Have created a Libreview virtual clinic for diabetes patients online assistance
- Implement OPQ lois 31, 41 to assist my patients efficiently
Staff Pharmacist
Pharmaprix Georges Farah PHX1909
Gatineau, QC
01.2021 - 02.2025
- Supervised 3 pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Accurately recorded compounded products and prepared appropriate labels.
- Compounding Supervisor
- Fill in for the manager during vacation or interim period
- Plan and organize Diabetic Clinics as a certified Canadian Diabetic Educator (CDE)
- Successfully assisted customers with medical issues and provided valuable healthcare counseling.
- Calculated, weighed, measured and mixed ingredients with expert precision.
- Safely administered immunizations, travel medicine, medication therapy management, and other specialty programs.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems.
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart Rockland
Rockland, ON
04.2014 - 01.2021
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
Staff Pharmacist
Jean Coutu
Rockland, ON
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Lead and performed all aspects of pharmacy operations, ensuring continuous delivery of quality products and services in alignment with physician orders and prescriptions.
- Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology Science
McMaster University
Hamilton, ONBachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Université De Montréal
Montreal, QCMaster of Science - Medical Lab Science
Universite Rene Descartes, Paris V
Paris, FrancePh.D. - Pharmacy
Universite Paul Sabatier
Toulouse, FranceSkills
- Drug utilization review
- Prescription packaging
- Pharmacy policies and procedures
- Medication compounding
- Immunization Services
- Medication Assessments
- Operational Oversight
- Problem-Solving
- Dispensing Medications
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Monitoring and Modifying Medications
- Identifying Medication Reactions
- Relationship Building
- Side Effect and Usage Education
- Customer Service
- Maintaining Patient Records
- Skilled in Clinical Interventions
- Immunization Certified
Certification
- In good standing with both the Canada and Quebec Board of Pharmacy
- First Aid/CPR
- Certificate in Universal Injection and Immunization Program
- Certificate in Canadian Diabetic Educator (CDE)
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
German
Elementary
Education and Training
Hands-on Learning / training as a Medical Lab Technologist
McMaster University Hamilton
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist Owner
YK Rx Care Pharmacy (SDM6757)
02.2025 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Pharmaprix Georges Farah PHX1909
01.2021 - 02.2025
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart Rockland
04.2014 - 01.2021
Staff Pharmacist
Jean Coutu
10.2011 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology Science
McMaster University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Université De Montréal
Master of Science - Medical Lab Science
Universite Rene Descartes, Paris V
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Universite Paul Sabatier
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