Qualified Licensed Pharmacist offering 5 years of experience with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
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SHARMILA KARIPAYA
PHARMACIST
Subang Jaya, Selangor,10
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
4
Languages
Work History
Sunway Medical Centre
PATIENT CARE PHARMACIST
12.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Alpro Alliance Sdn Bhd
PHARMACIST ON DUTY
09.2021 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Valid Poison A license holder
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Supervised and coached team of health advisors and trainees.
- Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Clinic 1 Malaysia Pantai Damai, Sarawak
PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
08.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Hold a position as a pharmacist in charge
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
- Actively participated in hospital committees focused on enhancing patient safety through continuous performance improvement efforts.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Sarawak General Hospital
Provisionally Registered Pharmacist
02.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Achieve and complete the targets based on logbooks within a given time frame
- Receive prescriptions, screen, transcribe, fill, check and dispense medications to patients and fill up medications trolleys for ward use
- Give counseling on inhalers, insulin pens, anticoagulants and devices, topical and eye preparations
- Knowledge in clinical attachment (real patient's case study and presentations)
- Knowledge in preparing and checking worksheet and help in compounding and preparing of parenteral nutrition and cytotoxic preparations
- Answer queries and give additional information regarding drugs asked by medical staffs and patients
- Receive order, issue, record and supply dangerous drugs to wards and other pharmacy units by manual form or through system
- Knowledge in ward checking for expiry drugs (includes dangerous drugs)
- Knowledge and promote value added services (VAS) such as spub, post service, drive thru services, whatsapp, scan and take, appointment and take etc
- Knowledge in galenical preparations and prepacking
- Receive indents from various wards and departments for drug and non-drug items and supply accordingly to the respective units from the main drug store
- Knowledge in therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) which includes receive, run and analyze sample, calculation, interpret results, answer queries tdm and drug related.
Sri Kota Medical Centre
Assistant Pharmacist
07.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Receive Prescriptions, Screen, Transcribe, Fill, Check and Dispense medications to the patients with proper counseling if needed
- Counseling patients (Asthma, Diabetic)
- Receive, Screen, record, issue and dispense dangerous drugs (DD)
- Fill up and check the medications trolley inpatient wards
- Knowledge in stock checking.
Tropicana Medical Centre
Assistant Pharmacist
08.2013 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Receive Prescriptions, Screen, Transcribe, Fill, Check and Dispense medications to the patients with proper counseling if needed
- Counseling patients (Asthma, Diabetic)
- Receive, Screen, record, issue and dispense dangerous drugs (DD)
- Fill up and check the medications trolley in the patients ward
- Knowledge in stock checking.
Biochem Pharmacy
Assistant Pharmacist
12.2012 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Dispense medications according to the patient's signs and symptoms under supervision of the pharmacist
- Counseling patients regarding diet control and other topical applications
- Conduct blood glucose test, cholesterol test and blood pressure test
- Help in wholesale includes issuing drugs and non-drug items, preparing purchase orders and invoices to customers
- Advise and promote customers appropriate supplements accordingly
- Assist pharmacist to dispense and other tasks ordered by pharmacist.
Education
Universitas Padjadjaran
Bachelor in Pharmacy
University Overview
GPA: 3.31
Management and Science University
Diploma in Pharmacy
University Overview
Skills
Adaptability
undefinedCertification
Life & Investing Certification Program-[13th - 15th January 2023]
Additional Information
Additional Information
In progress: Pursuing certification as a health coach.
I actively participated in the COVID vaccination initiative, offering counseling on various vaccine options, their associated risks, and benefits. My aim was to educate and support individuals in making informed decisions about their health and vaccination.
Hobbies & Interests
Hobbies & Interests
Reading Self-Motivation Books: "I enjoy reading self-motivation books to continually inspire and empower myself. They provide valuable insights and techniques that help me stay focused and motivated in pursuing my goals."
Practicing Yoga: "I've recently started practicing yoga as a way to enhance my physical and mental well-being. It helps me to relax, improve flexibility, and maintain balance in my life."
Affirmations: "Incorporating affirmations into my daily routine has been incredibly uplifting. They serve as positive reminders of my strengths and capabilities, boosting my confidence and helping me overcome challenges with a more optimistic mindset."
Timeline
PATIENT CARE PHARMACIST
Sunway Medical Centre
12.2023 - Current
Train The Trainer Certification -[ 8th October 2023]
10-2023
Life & Investing Certification Program-[13th - 15th January 2023]
01-2023
PHARMACIST ON DUTY
Alpro Alliance Sdn Bhd
09.2021 - 11.2023
PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
Clinic 1 Malaysia Pantai Damai, Sarawak
08.2020 - 03.2021
Poison A Licensed Pharmacist - [ Since February 2020]
02-2020
Provisionally Registered Pharmacist
Sarawak General Hospital
02.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant Pharmacist
Sri Kota Medical Centre
07.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Pharmacist
Tropicana Medical Centre
08.2013 - 05.2014
Assistant Pharmacist
Biochem Pharmacy
12.2012 - 08.2013
Universitas Padjadjaran
Bachelor in Pharmacy
Management and Science University
Diploma in Pharmacy
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