Devanshi Patel

I recently completed my Pharmacy Assistant program and am now seeking a full-time position. I'm passionate about patient care and eager to apply my skills in a professional setting. Please find my resume attached.

Experience

Co-op Placement – Pharmacy Assistant 

Shoppers Drug Mart, Cambridge, ON April 2025 - May 2025

• Supported the pharmacy team by accurately entering prescriptions and updating patient profiles.
• Assisted in organizing and maintaining inventory, including restocking shelves and checking for expired items.
• Provided excellent customer service by helping patients locate products and answering general inquiries.
• Participated in the preparation of blister packs and labelling of medications under supervision.
• Observed and adhered to all pharmacy policies and confidentiality regulations.

Planet Health Pharmacy, Kitchener, ON Sep 2023 – Dec 2024

• Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting patients, addressing inquiries, and resolving concerns
• Processed prescription orders accurately using pharmacy management software.
• Assisted pharmacists in compounding medications and preparing unit-dose packaging.
• Managed inventory: restocked shelves, conducted weekly expiry checks, and coordinated orders for - Handled insurance claim submissions and verified patient insurance information.
• Trained and supervised new staff and student interns on pharmacy procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintained a clean, organized dispensary and ensured compliance with provincial regulations.

Medijan Pharmacy, Borsad, India Sep 2020 – Aug 2023

• Counselled patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Prepared and reviewed prescriptions, verifying dosages and checking for drug interactions.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions and optimize patient therapy.
• Managed inventory procurement, liaising with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of medications.
• Supervised pharmacy technicians and assisted in performance evaluations.

• Maintained accurate patient profiles and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Hetal Pharmaceuticals, Petlad, India Jul 2017 – Dec 2018

• Verified medication quantities against prescriptions and ensured correct labelling.
• Oversaw daily operations of a busy pharmacy outlet, including cash reconciliation and record-keeping, trained staff on sterile compounding techniques and proper handling of hazardous drugs.
• Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures to streamline workflow.
• Conducted monthly audit of inventory and documented discrepancies for management review. Provided patient education on over-the-counter products and self-care measures.

Pharmacy Assistant Sep 2024 – Apr 2025

Conestoga College, Canada

Health and Social System Navigation Sep 2023 – Apr 2024

Conestoga College, Canada

Bachelor of Pharmacy Jul 2011 – May 2017

Charusat University, India