Manager Pharmacy

VIRAL PATEL (R.Ph, ACP)

Unit # *** ** Castleridge DR NE, Calgary, Alberta- T3J 1Z2

587-***-**** ************@*****.***

Objective:

Desire a ‘Pharmacist’ or ‘Pharmacy Manager’ position at the Pharmacy, where I can apply strong knowledge of medications to maximize patient health care along with managing medication dispensing plus maintaining appropriate standards and benefiting the company and would further like to develop my expertise in the field.

Areas of Expertise:

•Patient Consultation, Clinical Services and Strong Work Ethics

•Travel Immunization

•Excellent Communication Skills, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

•Fast-Learner, Detailed and Accuracy-Oriented

•Reliable and Adaptable

Related Skills and Knowledge:

•Excellent written and verbal communication skill (Ease in conversation with Patients, Doctors)

•Exceptional capability in reviewing written medication orders to determine clarity and dose

•Deep understanding of NAPRA and Provincial pharmacy standards

•Tenacious ability on selecting over the counter products according to patient needs

•Knowledge of developing clinical care plans (CACP, SMMA, Diabetes, Smoking cessation)

•Dispense methadone to patient by following proper rules and regulations

•Familiar with prescription adaptation, renewal and emergency for continuity of care according to patient needs, Proficient in checking and making blister packs.

•Proficient in documentation according to Alberta College of Pharmacists

•Excellent understanding on use of different reliable references

•Tenacious and practical with deep understanding of performing prelisting responsibility

Technical Skills:

•Proficient with drug processing system Kroll and familiar with Health Watch, Simplicity

•Computer skill (MS office, Acrobat and basic LIMS)

Professional Experience:

Staff Pharmacist

Pharma choice at Beiseker & Crossfield, AB April 2017 to September 2017

Medicine Shop # 242, Calgary, AB April 2017 to September 2017

Pharmasave and Universal Health Pharmacy, Calgary, AB January 2017 to March 2017

Processing medication orders through Kroll windows, checking prescriptions for accuracy, safety, and contraindications, prescription adaptations, renewal and emergency supply according to the need of patients, communication with doctor and other health care professionals immediately, checking blister package, developing care plans including CACP, SMMA, Diabetes Education, Smoking cessation, follow ups, advise on OTC, Compounding different product (Capsules, Gel, Solution, Suppositories, Ointment) by following formula by USP, proper maintaining of inventories including regular and narcotics

Pharmacy Manager

Universal Health Pharmacy, Airdrie AB February 2017 to March 2017

Program, direct, review and rectify pharmacy procedures, making formal requests for all supplies needed

Ensure that policies of federal and state laws and regulations in all prescription related issues are followed

Accountable for record keeping, the acquisition, storage and distribution of narcotic and controlled drugs

Perform trouble shooting functions for third party discrepancies and other prescription filling issues and verifies that all required pharmacy, pharmacist and technician licenses/registrations are current and valid as required by college, federal and company guidelines and resolves patient inquiry

Organized and demonstrate leadership, team work and strong communication skills.

Intern Pharmacist

Southwood Pharmasave #372, Calgary AB May 2016 to Dec 2016

Took new patients, processed medication orders by checking accuracy, safety and contraindications, maintained inventory by rotating stocks and expired medications, developed care plans including CACP, SMMA, Diabetes, Smoking Cessation and Consultation of Travel immunizations.

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmasave, Calgary AB April 2014 to December 2016

Gather and document information required to provide pharmacy related services and create patient record,

Compound drugs according to written formula and Preparation process etc. Ointment, gel, creams.,

Drug Inventory control and transfer prescription to another pharmacy and refer patient to pharmacist when appropriate

Educational and Professional Development:

Certification with Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (Registration # 42377)

Licensed with Alberta College of Pharmacist (License # 14010)

Chemical Laboratory Technician, Advanced Diploma

Durham College Oshawa, ON. January 2012 to April 2013

Bachelor of Pharmacy (equivalent to Bachelor of Science in Canada)

Saurashtra University, India. August 2007 to June 2011

Certificates:

•Emergency First Aid Level C CPR

•Authorized to Administer Injections

Other Activities:

•Willing to get Certified Diabetic Educator, Travel Health Immunizer and APA

•Poster presented on Garlic anti oxidant activity On IPC 2010 (India)

•Got Distinction (above 70 %) through out university study (2007 to 2011)

•College honour during chemical lab technician GPA 4.2 (2012 TO 2013)

Volunteer Experience:

Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart, Whitby ON January 2013 to March 2013

Reference:

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