Pharmacy Assistant Data Entry

437-***-**** ************@*****.*** Scarborough, ON M1P 4T1

PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Medication Dispensing Pharmacy Operations Patient Care Customer Service WHMIS

Food and Drug Safety Guidelines Inventory Control First Aid Counter Operations Data Entry

Energetic, hardworking, and first aid certified professional with 4 years of international experience in pharmacy management within a fast-paced hospital environment. Successfully completed a Pharmacy Assistant Diploma in Canada with hands-on training as a Pharmacy Assistant at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Strong understanding and experience with compliance packaging.

Extensive knowledge of medical equipment and the latest medication on the market.

Sound familiarity with drugs and their abbreviations with the ability to interpret medical prescriptions and potential drug interactions.

Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of Nexxys, Kroll technologies and Health watch Microsoft suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook), and internet-research tools.

Productive self-starter and collaborative team player with excellent organizational, problem-solving, multi-tasking, communication (verbal/written), and customer service skills; fluent in English & Farsi.

Highly recognized for balancing heavy workloads while delivering unparalleled care.

EDUCATION

March 2015- March 2017 SCAS Adult School (Scarborough Centre for Alternative Studies)

(Scarborough high School Diploma) ON, Canada

February 2024 – November 2024 Pharmacy assistant Diploma

CDI College of Health care / Brampton, Ontario, Canada

September 2018 – March 2019 Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Medix College of Healthcare / Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

September 2001 – June 2005 Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (Faculty of Pharmacy)

Kabul University / Kabul, Afghanistan

WORK EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Assistant 2018- 2019

Shoppers Drug Mart / Scarborough, ON, Canada

Completed 240 hours placement. Jan 2019-Mar 2019

Worked full time assisting Pharmacists with daily operations in a busy pharmacy.

Delivered key responsibilities, including but not limited to receiving/refilling Rx, performing data entry, ordering supplies, and stocking and performing history invoices for missing narcotics.

Managed all customer-facing duties such as greeting customers with good manners and respect, placing calls for Rx pick-up, and answering inquiries.

Counselled patients on prescription and over-the-counter medication.

Prepared and dispensed medications under supervision.

Maintained inventory records, managed stock orders and ensured medication availability.

Pharmacy Assistant Feb 2024 – Nov 2024

Shoppers Drug Mart / North York, ON, Canada

Completed 210 hours practicum. Sep 2024- Nov 2024

Worked full time assisting Pharmacists with daily operations in a busy pharmacy.

Performing data entry, receiving and refilling Rx.

Prepared and dispensed medications under supervision.

Managed all customers with good manners and respect, placing calls for Rx pick up and answering inquiries.

Managed all shelves, checked all medication with expiry date.

Prepared compounding medication/ such as a creams syrup

Labeling and counting all medication for patients

Pharmacy Manager 2006 – 2010

Malalia Maternity Hospital / Kabul, Afghanistan

Maintained patients’ database and updated records as and when required.

Conducted annual inventory of in-stock medication and processed replenishment.

Performed accurate calculations and ensured compliance with packaging.

Managed Pharmacy operations, including inventory procurement and medication dispensing.

Trained and supervised junior Pharmacy staff to maintain quality service standards.

Maintained accurate medication records while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Shakila Jan

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