PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Diverse registered pharmacist with 10+ years of experience. Proven track record of providing excellent patient care and customer service in high-volume Drug Preparation Premises (DPP), Speciality compounding facility, LTC and Retail pharmacy. Demonstrated Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Strong problem-solving skills including the experience formulating and executing action plans, and Strong personal computing skills, as well as knowledge of Pharmacy Computer systems (Kroll, Nexxsys, Fillware & Flexipharm).

LICENSES: In good Standing with OCP, License# 609280

SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS

Patient focused with a strong sense of professionalism

Exceptional leadership and teamwork skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload

Strong problem-solving skills

Medication Inventory Management

Aseptic Compounding Technique Certification- PCCA

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of USP 797 & 800 Chapters, NAPRA sterile Compounding Standards & cGMPs

Injection Certification & CPR & First Aid Certification

Advanced computer literacy

Excellent communication and rapport skills

Strong attention to details

WORK HISTORY

Relief Pharmacist 2019 – Current

Shoppers Drug Mart Central Pharmacy

Comply with Provincial Pharmaceutical Regulations to ensure adherence to Provincial Practice Standards and Guidelines within pharmacy and maintain Patient Confidentiality.

Ensure all prescriptions are filled accurately, efficiently, and safely

Provide Patient Care Services and ensure excellence in customer service.

Document and advise patients on the usage, administration, and effects of prescription and over the counter medications.

Maintain medication profiles on patients and ensure proper storage of medications.

Formulate and compound extemporaneous pharmaceutical mixtures.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare professionals and community agencies.

Checking compliance packs for accuracy (minimum 170 pack/shift)

Staff Pharmacist Jun 2015 - Nov 2017

ApoLab Speciality Compounding Pharmacy - Mississauga ON

Dispensed medications with 100% accuracy, manage inventory, perform drug therapy evaluations and medication therapy management.

Collaborated with prescribers and patients to streamline speciality and non-speciality medication therapy.

Supervised and validated the process of packaging and shipping of speciality products to ensure it meets Health Canada regulations for temperature control during storage and transportation of drug products.

Acted as a drug information resource for healthcare providers and patients.

Applied expertise in third party plans to adjudicate claims of varying complexity and ensure compliance with provincial & federal regulations to prevent chargebacks.

Managed procedures that promote the efficient workflow of the pharmacy including assigning roles, coordinating activities, and soliciting team suggestions.

Adhered to all regulatory requirements.

Trained new staff as pharmacists or regulated technicians.

Involved in other pharmacy services as needed e.g. shipping & receiving or monthly audit.

Staff Pharmacist Apr 2012 - Jun 2015

Marchese Health Care – Hamilton ON

Ensured compliance to all legal and provincial pharmaceutical requirements.

Dispensed prescriptions including Biologics and counseled patients to ensure safe dispensing.

Performed Medscheck to identify drug therapy problems and resolve them in a timely manner.

Prepared and administered immunizations.

Collaborated with technicians to accurately dispense prescription medications and ensured the completion of medications and merchandise replenishment.

Supervised blister-packs preparation and accurate organization.

Counterchecked the pharmaceutical compounds for accurate preparation.

Staff Pharmacist Apr 2010 – Nov 2011

Rexall Pharma Plus – Toronto ON

Dispensed prescriptions and counseling patients to ensure safe dispensing

Performed Medschecks to identify drug therapy problems and resolve them in a timely manner

Ensured dispensed prescription medications follow corporate and regulatory guidelines

Served as a point of contact in the absence of pharmacy manager

Ongoing management of high-volume workflow with good time management

EDUCATION

Certification of Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada, 2007

BS-Pharmacy – Baghdad University- 1987

References Provided Upon Request

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