Mekha Elsa Jacob

Dedicated pharmacy professional with a Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) and 2+ years of hands-on experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments. Skilled in medication handling, documentation accuracy, inventory management, and patient safety. Known for meticulous attention to detail, strong compliance mindset, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced pharmacy settings. Eager to contribute to a patient-centred team as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Assistant.

Pharmacy Assistant - Benton Clinical Pharmacy - Kitchener, ON

(2025-04)

• Supported dispensing activities by accurately counting medications, filling prescriptions, preparing blister packs, and assisting pharmacists with daily pharmacy operations.
• Accurately prepare and verify prescription records and product documentation, maintaining 100% documentation accuracy across all regulated entries.
• Manage medication inventory including stock receipt, expiry monitoring, proper storage verification, and quarantine/disposal of expired products in line with GMP standards.
• Apply ALCOA+ data integrity standards to all product records — ensuring every entry is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, and accurate.
• Investigate and resolve documentation discrepancies through root cause analysis; implement corrective actions with zero repeat deviation record.
• Maintain a clean, organized dispensary using 5S methodology, supporting ongoing GMP compliance and patient safety.
• Collaborate with pharmacist team on regulatory record-keeping, product traceability, and dispensing workflows.

Registered Pharmacist - Mar Gregorious Memorial Muthoot Medical Centre - Kozhencherry, Kerala

(2023-06 - 2024-06)

• Dispensed and verified prescription medications for inpatient and outpatient departments while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.
• Reviewed medication orders for appropriateness, dosage accuracy, drug interactions, and contraindications.
• Counselled patients on medication use, side effects, and adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
• Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to resolve medication-related issues and optimize therapy outcomes.
• Maintained pharmacy inventory, monitored stock levels, and ensured proper storage of pharmaceutical products.
• Performed medication reconciliation and maintained accurate patient medication records in accordance with hospital policies.

Pharmacy Manager / Retail Pharmacist - St. Thomas Drug House - Ranni, Kerala, India

(2021-01 - 2025-03)

• Managed and operated a licensed family-owned retail pharmacy while concurrently holding an academic position, overseeing day-to-day operations, staff coordination, and customer service.
• Held full regulatory responsibility for pharmacy compliance under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, including licensing, storage condition adherence, controlled substance documentation, and record-keeping.
• Provided clinical medication counseling to patients on prescription drugs, OTC medications, dosage regimens, drug-drug interactions, and contraindications.
• Identified and managed prescription discrepancies, potential drug interaction risks, and adverse drug reaction reports.
• Oversaw complete pharmacy inventory operations including procurement, expiry management, cold-chain storage verification, and controlled drug reconciliation.
• Maintained comprehensive dispensing records, patient medication histories, and regulatory documentation in full compliance with applicable pharmacy laws and standards.

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) - Pharmaceutics - Kerala University of Health Sciences (2021 - 2023)

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) - Pharmacy - Kerala University of Health Sciences (2016 - 2020)