UTSAV PATEL

Mississauga, Ontario

Phone No:437-***-**** Email: ac3u6j@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To be a full time pharmacy assistant where I can utilize my skills and knowledge for the well-being of the patients.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Worked as Pharmacy Assistant at Shoppers Drug Mart, Ontario, Canada

Regulated Pharmacist licensed and registered, India.

4 years Retail Pharmacist experience.

Excellent compounding, dispensing and aseptic technique skills such as preparing prescription labels, counting/weighing/measuring medications.

Fluent in English speaking and writing.

Extensive knowledge of laws and regulations governing pharmacy setting.

An excellent team player.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Completed Pharmacy Gold : Entry Workstation Training from Shoppers Drug Mart University

Completed Pharmacy Silver : Filling Workstation Training from Shoppers Drug Mart University

Completed Pharmacy Bronze : Pick-Up Workstation Training from Shoppers Drug Mart University

Hands on training and experience on Healthwatch

Knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications

Excellent knowledge of drug (brand & generic) and their utilization in disease processes

Good command over assessing contraindication of drugs

Ordering medications from wholesalers, receiving and checking supplies purchased

Knowledge of Reporting of Adverse drug reactions based on its severity

Market research and marketing services

Training and managing staff

CUSTOMER CARE SKILLS

Successfully dealt with patients of varying age group

State of art expertise on patient counselling with maintaing their confidentiality\

Able to handle customer requests professionally and effectively

Awareness of and sensitivity to cross-cultural communications requirements and to the needs of a diverse clientle

JOB RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Assistant: Aug-2016- To Nov-2017, Ontario, Canada

Patient greeting and confirmation of accuracy of all pertinent prescription information prior to filling,

Data entry of patient care information into Kroll, Health Watch,

Third Party adjudication (if necessary),

Accurate dispensing prescription medications,

Maintenance of pharmacy stock through inventory control systems,

General OTC enquiries from patients and referral to Pharmacist where required and necessary,

Handling customer prescription pick up,

Effective and efficient communication with nurses and the doctors.

Handled verbal prescriptions over the phone.

Maintained accurate, complete and confidential medical records.

Ensure proper storage and disposal of pharmaceutical products/medications in a manner consistent with legal and professional obligations.

Ensured completeness and authenticity of the

Assisting with cashier responsibilities as required in the Pharmacy

Pharmacist: April2013-July 2016

Ashirwad Medicals Stores

Received prescriptions from patients and entered patient information into the computer accurately.

Filled and dispensed prescriptions with precision.

Excelled in compounding skills by making ointments and creams.

Excelled at inventory management.

Accurately handled third party billing and pricing prescription.

Communicated effectively with co-workers, seniors, physicians and supplier in professional manner.

Received prescriptions and dispensed first doses.

Maintained narcotic stock, perpetual inventory and narcotic stock sheets.

Keenly observed IV and sterile preparations and the chemo preparations.

Communicated effectively with nurses and pharmacists.

Good knowledge of computer software for Pharmacy

Working at a full scope of a registered pharmacy technician.

Confirmed accuracy and completeness of pharmaceutical products prepared for release.

Effective and efficient communication with nurses and the doctors.

Handled verbal prescriptions over the phone.

Maintained accurate, complete and confidential medical records.

Ensure proper storage and disposal of pharmaceutical products/medications in a manner consistent with legal and professional obligations.

Ensured completeness and authenticity of the prescription.

In coordination with the HR manager contributed to develop our policy and procedure manual

Coordinating with the Programs Specialist in set-up of new groups, analysis of drug prices for coverage adjustments and various reporting responsibilities.

Management and execution of copayment assistance cards and maintenance of critical duties

In-depth understanding of pharma card program set-up and design

Good skills for setting up and maintaining co-payment assistance and reimbursement programs.

Daily verification and monitoring of incoming inquiries to central department inboxes

Carry out data analysis of drug claims and respond to the inquiries from the pharmaceutical company clients specifically relating to the adjudication of e-Sampling and co-payment assistance programs

Provide customized reports as required

Card order fulfillment co-ordination and inventory tracking required by the e-Sampling

Communicate with pharmacies, provincial PharmaCare governing bodies and drug manufacturers when needed.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Pharmacy (Bapuji Pharmacy College, Karnataka,India ( Aug 2005- December 2009)

Masters of Science in Clinical Research(Gujarat University,Gujarat,India

(Aug 2010-July 2012)

Masters in Medical Biotechnology(Windsor University,Ontario,Canada)

(Sept-2016 to Present)

References:

1.Hermes ( Pharmacy Associate-Manager)

Ph: +1-226-***-****

2.Sandip Reddy, R.Ph.

Ph: +1-587-***-****

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