Pharmacist

OSEYI JOEL OSEGHALE

Apt. A **** Cambie Street

Vancouver, BC V5Z 3B2

Cell: 604-***-****

Email: ******@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVES

• seeking a position using my extensive knowledge and successful experience in pharmaceutical care

STRENGTHS

• problem solving skills and ability to prioritize using good judgment

• ability to self-motivate and work to deadline

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Drugstore Pharmacy August 2010 to October 2010

Marine Drive ,Vancouver, BC

Pharmacy Intern:

Performed the following duties under the close supervision of a Pharmacist:

• receive and dispense prescriptions for patients

• read prescriptions to determine the drug prescribed , its dosage and assures it is within normal parameters for the type of medication

• review patient pharmaceutical records to determine if the prescription is contraindicated by the patient's history or use of other medications

• advise physicians of incompatible prescriptions, overdoses or other problems based on knowledge of the drugs prescribed, patient's history and recommend to physicians other drugs in place of those prescribed

• record the prescriptions in the records

• prepare compounds and other media for the application or consumption of drugs

• prepare labels describing dosage, directions for use and precautions

• answer questions and provide advice about prescriptions to staff, patients and caregivers

• package pharmaceuticals and dispense to licensed care facilities for administration to patients e.g. blister packs

• maintain and update patients profile and pharmaceutical records

• review patients drug regimen to determine response to medication therapy and advises medical practitioners about medication therapy

• determine the proper techniques and methods for storing pharmaceuticals and assures that all pharmaceuticals are properly stored and labeled

• maintain special storage areas, access and records for controlled substances

• maintain a variety of records, including pharmaceutical inventories and drug accountability records

• establish inventory levels, assure that minimum levels of inventory are maintained, and reorder pharmaceuticals required to maintain sufficient supplies

• counsel patients on prescription medications, respond to patients' needs and expectations

• counseling and recommendation of over the counter medications /products to patients/customers

• maintain a high level of customer service and patient care in the pharmacy

Zellers Pharmacy October 2008 to March 2010

Polo Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Pharmacy Technician:

-Duties:

• greet patients and gather prescription information according to operational standards

• accurate and timely preparation of prescriptions as per the direction given

by the Pharmacist on duty

• assist in ensuring front store is 100% in stock at all times and proactive

support of store loss prevention program as it applies to the Pharmacy

• filling prescriptions, carefully selecting medications for dispensing according

to Pharmacy operating standards

• controlling and maintaining the cash register in the dispensary in accordance with

the cash handling policies and procedures

• mix, reconstitute and compound prescriptions as directed or under the supervision of a Pharmacist

• answering the telephone ensuring the telephone etiquette is observed at all times

• contact the office of the physician as needed for special authorization requests, prescription clarification or medication refills

J.Odia Chemists May 2002 to May 2008

Benin City. Nigeria

Managing Pharmacist

- Duties:

• medication dispensing and patient counseling to ensure rational drug therapy

• facilitating increase demand and supply of drugs by both patients and company representatives respectively

• correlation of the daily sales book and stocktaking

• compounding and preparation of extemporaneous products

• management of the departmental drug-requisition book

• supervision of pharmacy undergraduates on industrial training

University of Benin Teaching Hospital April 2001 to April 2002

Benin City. Nigeria

Under the full supervision of a registered Pharmacist below were my duties:

• dispensing of medications

• patients counseling and monitoring of patients compliance to dispensed medications

• hospital ward rounds with physicians, nurses and other health professionals

• compounding and preparation of extemporaneous products

• evaluation of Physicians prescription to ensure rational drug therapy

• making emergency sourcing/purchases for the hospital

• collating sales from the five pharmacy units of the hospital for assessment by the account section

As a drug information service personnel;

• on the spot drug information delivery

• clinical presentation to pharmacists and other members of the health care team

EDUCATION

Canadian Pharmacy Practice Program (CP3) May 2010 to October 2010

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC

Vancouver, BC

International Pharmacy Graduate Bridge Program (Graduate)

Bachelor Of Pharmacy Degree 2000

University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• experience with the kroll Pharmacy Computer System

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• member, British Columbia Pharmacy Association (BCPhA) 2010 to present

• member, Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria 2000 to present

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