ATHIRA RAJESH
Kothamangalam,KL
Summary
Junior Pharmacist with comprehensive experience in pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing, inventory management, and patient counseling. Skilled in maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, and utilizing pharmacy software. Bringing a strong commitment to patient care and continuous learning to advance in the pharmaceutical field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Pharmacist
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained precise record-keeping standards for controlled substances according to regulatory guidelines.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by assisting with inventory management and implementing new organization systems.
- On the inventory management and store keeping practices.
- Familiarization of drugs used in the hospital pharmacy.
- Workflow and procedures for generating bills and handling prescriptions.
- Operations of hospital information system.
- Familiarization of hospital formulary and department formulary.
- On dispensing of medicines as per the standard norms.
- On patient counseling regarding the usage of drugs, medicine administration etc.
- On insulin administration techniques, pulmonary products etc as per the need of the specialty area they worked in.
- Documentation and record maintenance. k) Dosage calculation and safety handling of toxic drugs.
- Additional training in functional areas like Dose calculation, Drug interaction
- Adverse drug reaction, general pharmacy practice etc and other in- house training program's in the areas of counter management, stress management, soft skills development etc.
Pharmacist Trainee
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by adhering to strict guidelines in regard to prescription handling and documentation.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace while adhering to proper safety protocols for hazardous materials handling in the pharmacy setting.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately dispensing medications and providing thorough medication counseling.
- Cultivated professional relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care between providers and the pharmacy team.
- Improved pharmacy efficiency by assisting with inventory management and maintaining accurate records of drug storage.
- Contributed to a reduction in medication errors by consistently double-checking prescriptions for accuracy before dispensing.
- Displayed strong teamwork skills through effective communication with colleagues during shift handoffs or when seeking assistance on complex cases.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Pharmacy Intern
St Joseph Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers by effectively communicating about prescription-related matters and collaborating on patient care plans when necessary.
Education
Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharm) - Paramedical
Lisie College of Pharmacy
Kochi10.2021
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Prescription Verification
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Patient Counseling
- Pharmacotherapy Knowledge
- Pharmacy Software Proficiency
- Drug Interactions Analysis
- Medication Storage Management
- Medication Therapy Management
- Quality Assurance Practices
- Drug utilization review
- Pharmacy Ethics Adherence
- Patient Privacy Maintenance
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Dispensing Medications
- Patient Education
- Pharmacy Inventory and Recordkeeping
- Drug safety
- [State] Licensed Pharmacist
Affiliations
- Kerala state pharmacy council
Timeline
Junior Pharmacist
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
03.2023 - Current
Pharmacist Trainee
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
03.2022 - 03.2023
Pharmacy Intern
St Joseph Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharm) - Paramedical
Lisie College of Pharmacy
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