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.
Pharmacy Assistant
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.
Pharmacist
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.
Trainee Supervisor Pharmacist
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.
