Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Interest
Research and Teaching Experience
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Professional Memberships
ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Seminars and Continuous Professional Development
References
Accomplishments
Timeline
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HARRY BAFFOUR AWUAH

Tyler,TX

Summary

Experienced Pharmacist with over 4years working in diverse retail and hospital platforms. Diligent Research Intern organized in handling documentation, recordkeeping, and data analysis—a hardworking and competent professional with extensive knowledge. I have a strong interest in developing medications targeting viral and bacterial infections, as well as in vaccine development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX
08.2024 - Current

Pharmacist

Baidex Pharmacy
Accra , Ghana
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
  • Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight, and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
  • Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
  • Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
  • Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
  • Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
  • Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
  • Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.

Clinical Pharmacist

Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
  • Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
  • Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
  • Provided patients with information on how to properly take and store medication.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.

Locum Tenens Pharmacist

Deckstar Pharmacy
Kumasi, Ghana
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
  • Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
  • Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
  • Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Ejisu Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
  • Used pharmacy software to verify prescription and insurance information.

Pharmacy Intern

Western Pharmacy
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2019 - 05.2019
  • Advised patients regarding proper use of new medications and OTC products.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
  • Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
  • Checked pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.

Pharmacy Intern

Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting and status updates on prescriptions.
  • Communicated with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues.
  • Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.

Hospital Pharmacy Intern

Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Checked pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
  • Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2020

Master of Science - Biotechnology

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX

Skills

  • Dispensing medicines
  • Overseeing pharmacy operations
  • Interpreting orders
  • Sales skills
  • Supervising technicians
  • Drug interaction understanding
  • Verifying inventory
  • Controlled drug logging
  • Compounding abilities
  • Safety awareness
  • Loss prevention

Research Interest

  • Biomedical Science, Drug discovery and research, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmaceutics, Therapeutics.

Research and Teaching Experience

  • Preceptor,Jan-Aug 2021

Preceptor mentor for students completing the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience, Suntreso Government Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.

• Introduced students to the hospital pharmacy practice.

• Gave presentations on relevant clinical topics according to the curriculum and learning outcomes.

  • Educated students on special drug administration techniques, patient medication reviews and patient counseling
  • Academic Research, Aug 2017- May 2018

Title: : Effects of hydroethanolic stem bark extract of Burkea africana in acute models of depression

Department of Pharmacology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

  • Review of the Models of depression and stress
  • Mini research April 2019-May 2019
  • Review of various community Pharmacy guidelines, laws and ethics as stipulated by the Pharmacy council and FDA, and the in appropriateness of community pharmacies in the Oforikrom constituency in accordance with the said laws, guidelines and ethics
  • Comparing the various regulatory requirements in Ghana, Nigeria, the United Kingdom and India

Prof. K.O. Buabeng

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Microsoft excel
  • Graphpad prism

Professional Memberships

  • Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) - Member, HPA 5200
  • Young Pharmacist Group, Ghana (YPG) -Member
  • Ghana Hospital Pharmacists Association (GHOPSA) - Member

ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • Two-time winner of Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Annual Football Championship (2015 and 2017 )
  • Breast cancer awareness outreach 2018. KNUST
  • A participant in the Strengthing Interprofessional Education in HIV Care Across Africa Training Course (STRIPE) and COVID 2020

Seminars and Continuous Professional Development

Innovations in Pharmacy Practice Webinar Series March 24, 2021

Evidence based care for patients with hypertension

Professor Thomas Unger, Boehringer Ingelheim

The Quality of Drugs : A challenge in Africa 20th January, 2022

Dr Marc Kwame Dzradosi Pharm.D, FGCPharm, MPSGh. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Lecturer Head of Pharmaceutical Services – International Maritime Hospital.

The Heart of Diabetes- Pharmacy Edition, 25th May 2022

Continuous Education Service

References

  • Prof. Eric Boakye-Gyasi, Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana

Email: ebgyasi.pharm@knust.edu.gh

Phone: +23326435194

  • Dr. Yaw Duah Boakye, Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana

Email: ydboakye.pharm@knust.edu.gh

Phone: +233557902919

  • Dr. Priscilla Mante, Department of Pharmacology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana

Email: pkmante.pharm@knust.edu.gh

Phone: +233264850206

  • Dr. Kwesi K. Baiden, Director

Baidex Pharma, Retail and wholesale, Accra-Ghana

Email:

Phone: +44751151516

Accomplishments

  • Research Assistantship Award (Aug 2024)

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of Texas at Tyler
08.2024 - Current

Pharmacist

Baidex Pharmacy
09.2022 - 07.2024

Locum Tenens Pharmacist

Deckstar Pharmacy
12.2020 - 09.2021

Clinical Pharmacist

Suntreso Government Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Ejisu Government Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020

Pharmacy Intern

Western Pharmacy
05.2019 - 05.2019

Pharmacy Intern

Suntreso Government Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2017

Hospital Pharmacy Intern

Suntreso Government Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2016

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology

Master of Science - Biotechnology

University of Texas At Tyler

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