Toks Ngoka
949-***-**** *******@*****.*** Laguna Hills, CA 92653
SUMMARY
CA-licensed pharmacist with experience delivering high quality pharmaceutical care. Research, prepare and dispense medications and other pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and legal requirements.
Committed to maintaining safety and high quality standards. Oversee and mentor pharmacy technicians.
Administer vaccination following CDC and State of California Regulations. BLS & ACLS certified.
SKILLS
Active Listener
Supervision & Leadership skills
Flexible Schedule
HIPAA trained,well versed in Medicare and
Medicaid
Understanding of FDA drug safety guidelines
Detail oriented
EXPERIENCE
Staff Pharmacist, Rite Aid, July 2006-November 2022 Long Beach, CA
Patient counseling on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals. Preserve state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances. Advise and consult with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements and directions for use.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
Supervise pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty. Oversee drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients. Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
HIPAA compliant Pharmacist.
Administer vaccination.
Intern Pharmacist, Rite Aid, November 2004-June 2006 Torrance, CA
Performed pharmaceutical services related preparation and dispensing of drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians' prescriptions. Advising physicians and patients regarding the proper usage of prescribed drugs under pharmacist supervision.
Advised patients regarding proper use of new medications and OTC products. Pharmacy Technician, Centinela Hospital Medical Center, August 2003-September 2004 Inglewood, CA
Run bill and log sheets,
Assist pharmacist in preparing medication.
Fill medication cassettes in timely fashion, making sure drug name, strength, dosage form and quantity are correct.
Enter patient information into computer to generate labels. Compounding of IV additive orders.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Science
Pharmacy, Lodz Pharmacy School, Poland
LANGUAGES
English Polish