Pharmacy Technician
Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Abdoulie Jallow
Pharmacy Technician
Banjul,Banjul
Timeline
Diploma - Pharmacy
School Of Medicine Allied Health Sciences
06.2022 - 01.2025
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - Science
Gambia Senior Secondary School
2017.09 - 2020.09
Gambia Basic Education Certificate Examination - General Studies
St Augustine’s Upper Basic School
09.2014 -
General Studies
Muhammedan Lower Basic School
09.2008 - 09.2014
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Education
Diploma - Pharmacy
School Of Medicine Allied Health Sciences
Banjul 06.2022 - 01.2025
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - Science
Gambia Senior Secondary School
Banjul, The Gambia 2017.09 - 2020.09
Gambia Basic Education Certificate Examination - General Studies
St Augustine’s Upper Basic School
Banjul, The Gambia 09.2014 -
General Studies
Muhammedan Lower Basic School
Banjul, The Gambia 09.2008 - 09.2014
Skills
- Pharmacy operations
- Data entry
- Prescription filling and labeling
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Workflow optimization
- Answering customer questions
- Medication dispensing
- Patient confidentiality
- Pharmacy ethics
- Supply restocking
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Drug inventory control
- Labeling accuracy
- Drug safety
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Stocking shelves
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Prescription interpretation
- Verifying orders
- Compounding techniques
- Receiving incoming supplies
- Medication storage procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- Order verification
- Secure storage of medications
- Drug interaction awareness
- Dosage form preparation
- Interpreting orders
- Drug storage procedures
- Staff development
- OTC recommendations
- Pharmacy operations
- Record preparation
- Drug classification
- Pharmacology
- Quality assurance and control
- FDA compliance
- Proper labeling
- Ordering and stocking medications
- Point of sale systems proficiency
- Attendance oversight
- Resolving customer issues
- Supporting pharmacy operations
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Prioritization and organization
- Dispensing medications
- Team coordination
- Inventory tracking
- Confidentiality practices
- Insurance claim processing software
- Medication documentation
- Safe chemical handling
Summary
Skilled pharmacy professional with proven track record in medication preparation, customer interaction, and inventory management. Known for strong collaboration within healthcare teams and adaptability to meet changing needs. Expertise in pharmaceutical calculations, prescription processing, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and focused on delivering high-quality patient care.
Hobbies
Reading books
Internet
Research
Soccer
Swimming
Languages
English
Fula
Wolof
References
1. Pharmacists, Essa Camara, Head of Pharmacy Department, Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital.
Tell: +220 7910895/ +220 3910895
2. Pharmacists, Ebrahim Jaiteh Deputy Head Of Pharmacy Department, Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital.
Tell: +220 9955053/ +220 3031201
3. Pharmacists, Morr Gaye, Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital.
Tell: +220 5424382
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