Reshma Haria
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Accomplished Pharmacist with a proven track record at Cornerstone Pharmacy, focusing in patient counseling and prescription verification. Striving for exceptional customer service and communication, I enhanced patient medication understanding and safety. My dedication to continuous education and ethical practice has fostered strong healthcare relationships, contributing to improved patient care outcomes.
Experienced with medication management, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of drug interactions and prescription standards to enhance patient safety. Track record of successful collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize treatment plans.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Cornerstone Pharmacy
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2008 - 04.2023
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending in pharmacy training sessions and completing continuing education courses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
- Mentored pharmacy students and interns, contributing to development of future healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient safety by accurately dispensing and reviewing over thousands of prescriptions, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medication usage and potential side effects with clear, empathetic communication.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) - Pharmacy
University of KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa12-2001
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
- Patient counseling
- Prescription filling
- Sales skills
- Pharmacy ethics
- Resolving complaints
- Continuing education
- OTC recommendations
Timeline
Pharmacist
Cornerstone Pharmacy
05.2008 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) - Pharmacy
University of KwaZulu-Natal