Data Science Clinical Pharmacist

CHRISTABEL EWURAMA ACQUAH (PHARM D)

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*******************@*****.*** McCarthy Hill, Accra Ghana

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

•Dynamic pharmacist with experience working with hospitals, clinics, community pharmacies, and medical representatives.

•Resourceful and efficient in delivering medical advice and support to customers in busy fast-paced environments

•Proven track record in working closely with patients to educate on drug information and medication use

EDUCATION

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Sept. 2014 – Aug 2020 Doctor of Pharmacy

Faith Montessori School (Accra-Ghana) Sept 2004- June 2014

Advanced Subsidiary level and Advanced level certificate in Pure science

International General Certificate of Secondary education. (IGCSE)

Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music Certificates- Grades 1 and 2

Other (s)

Certificate of participation in Blazing Impacts Healthcare Sales Bootcamp. Aug 2022- Sept 2022

Certificate in French language proficiency (Intermediate) from International Centre for Language Resources.

Data Science and Analytics student at Thrive Africa

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medical Representative Aug 2022 to date

VIATRIS, Accra- Greater Region, Ghana

•Execution of sales activities and required coordination of resources

•Development and maintenance of consultative sales relationships within customers and providing value-added services

•Detailing and presentations to various healthcare professionals about product lines and benefits

•Liaising with other sales representatives to project products and widen territory and coverage

•Creating new avenues of advertisements and brand visibility such as creating weekly fliers and visual aids which are disseminated to all clients as reminders

•Training other sales staff on how to brand themselves to improve the business brand and also improve brand sustainability

•Market and business research on competitor brands and creating strategies to maintain old clients and obtain new clients

Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD House Officer) Oct. 2020 – Sept. 2021

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

•Provided useful medication information to the healthcare team

•Monitored patient medication charts and carried out discharge and adherence counselling of patients

•Medication reconciliation for newly admitted patients

•Treatment optimization and prescription monitoring

•Assessed patient safety with prescribed medications and assessed patient’s response to treatment 1

•Managed therapeutic drug monitoring and oversaw tally and pharmacy store operations which included procurement of medications and setting re-order levels

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Training Aug. 2019 – June 2020

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

•Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage

•Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests

•Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage

•Counseled patients on medication therapy, nutritional foods and exercise

•Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice

Student Pharmacist Intern Aug. 2018 – Dec. 2018

Oak Ridge Pharmacy Limited, Ghana

•Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage

•Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms

•Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders

•Entered data, prescriptions and sales into software called Tally card

Student Pharmacist Intern May 2018 – Jul. 2019

Unicom Chemist Limited, Ghana

•Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris

•Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms

•Notified senior staff about safety concerns such as unsafe practices

•Worked with experienced pharmacists to train on proper work procedures

Student Pharmacist Intern May 2015 –Aug 2015

Avenue Chemist Limited, Ghana

•Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders

•Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms

•Trained individuals on how to use devices to promote optimal medical support

•Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private

Voluntary Positions

•Current Vice-Chairperson for the Early Career Pharmaceutical Group of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana

•Current member of the finance committee for the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana

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Key Skills and Training

Drug interaction understanding

Education and presentations of medications and disease conditions.

Microsoft Office suite

Medication Therapy Medication

Confidence and public speaking

Team player

Pharmacology

Exceptional sales and marketing skills

Counseling with empathy

Calculation of medication doses

Interpreting prescriptions

Compounding abilities

Ensuring safety and compliance

Medication advice and review

Filling prescription orders

References / Referees

Available upon request.

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