KESHVINKUMAR BARLEK
Johor Bahru
Summary
Accomplished Oncology Pharmacist with a proven track record at Aurelius Hospital Negeri Sembilan, enhancing patient safety and optimizing therapeutic outcomes through meticulous medication review and patient education. Expert in compounding and medication dispensing, complemented by exceptional communication skills. Demonstrated success in implementing procedures that significantly improve medication management and patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Pharmacist
Aurelius Hospital Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan
11.2023 - Current
- Carefully review cancer treatment prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential drug interactions, identifying any potential issues before dispensing.
- Accurately prepare and handle hazardous, cytotoxic chemotherapy medications, adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines for reconstitution and administration.
- Educate patients about their cancer medications, including potential side effects, proper administration methods, and strategies to manage side effects.
- Implemented comprehensive procedures that prioritize patient safety by focusing on accurate medication administration, clear labeling, proper storage conditions, thorough documentation, regular quality checks, staff competency, and a robust system for reporting and managing medication errors, all while adhering to the specific JCI standards.
Clinical Pharmacist
Hospital Kuala Penyu
Sabah
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Evaluated and reported adverse drug reactions and medication errors to regulatory agencies.
- Answered inquiries from physicians regarding off-label uses of medications or alternative treatment options.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through generic substitution or formulary management strategies.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
Pharmacist
Lok Heng Health Clinic
Kota Tinggi
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products
Provisionally Registered Pharmacist
Hospital Sultanah Aminah
Johor Bahru
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities
- Verified safety and efficacy of medication usage by reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors and other quality issues
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider
- Attached and trained in inpatient, outpatient, cytotoxic drug reconstitution, total parenteral nutrition, store and nuclear pharmacy departments
- Evaluated the appropriateness of drug therapies, dosing regimens, interactions, and adverse effects in relation to cancer treatments.
Pharmacy Technician
Gleaneagles Hospital Medini
Johor Bahru
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
Pharmacy Technician
University Malaya Medical Centre
Kuala Lumpur
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Compounded extemporaneous preparations
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Asia Metropolitan University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia07.2012
Diploma: Pharmacy -
Mahsa University
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia12.2009
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia -
Sekolah Menengah Sains Seremban (SASER)
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, MalaysiaSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Power Point
- Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
- Compounding skills
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Documentation skills
- Customer service, education and counseling
- Medication dispensing
Awards
Best staff of the month (July and August 2014)
Best Graduate Award 2018
Languages
Fluent in Tamil, Bahasa Malaysia and English
Timeline
Oncology Pharmacist
Aurelius Hospital Negeri Sembilan
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Hospital Kuala Penyu
11.2022 - 11.2023
Pharmacist
Lok Heng Health Clinic
12.2020 - 10.2022
Provisionally Registered Pharmacist
Hospital Sultanah Aminah
10.2018 - 06.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Gleaneagles Hospital Medini
09.2014 - 09.2018
Pharmacy Technician
University Malaya Medical Centre
03.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Asia Metropolitan University
Diploma: Pharmacy -
Mahsa University
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia -
Sekolah Menengah Sains Seremban (SASER)
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