Solomon Ndekle
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organised practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant (Theaters)
Lancashire Teaching & Referral Hospital (UK)
Preston , England
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Maintained inventory records by restocking shelves with pharmaceuticals.
- Tracked expiration dates for all drugs in stock and discarded expired items according to regulations.
- Conducted regular checks of drug storage areas to ensure proper temperature control was maintained.
- Verified accuracy of medication orders and entered data into pharmacy system.
- Checked incoming shipments against purchase orders to verify quantity, quality and price accuracy.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous chemicals, such as cleaning solutions.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, faxing forms, answering phones.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Pharmacy Manager (Kisii PMC)
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
Kisii Kenya
10.2014 - 08.2020
- Managed daily operations of the pharmacy, including staffing, scheduling and inventory control.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the state and local laws regarding the dispensing of medications.
- Supervised and provided guidance to pharmacy technicians in the preparation and distribution of medication orders.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy prior to filling to ensure patient safety.
- Resolved customer inquiries concerning their prescriptions, insurance coverage, pricing or other related issues.
- Ordered, received and maintained adequate levels of pharmaceuticals while monitoring expiration dates to prevent waste.
- Conducted quarterly reviews of employees' performance against established goals.
- Compiled monthly reports on sales figures, inventory levels, customer satisfaction scores and other metrics as required by management.
- Served as a liaison between pharmacists, physicians, insurance companies and other healthcare providers involved in patient care decisions.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
Pharmacy Technician
Kavirondo Chemists Ltd. Homa Bay
Homa Bay, Kenya
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Achieved uninterrupted supply of high-quality drugs through effective procurement strategies
- Maintained a prompt turnaround time for prescription processing
- Monitoring of drug utilization
- Involved in the hiring and onboarding of new employees
- Successfully guided and mentored junior employees
- Conducted training sessions for students on attachment programs
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Managed and maintained necessary licenses to comply with local authorities' legal requirements.
- Provided continuous updates to prescribers regarding drug availability and introduction of new molecules.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Pharmacy Technician Intern
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu
Kisumu, Kenya
08.2012 - 09.2012
- Maintained a high level of efficiency and accuracy in prescription processing.
- Efficiently managed and updated records in diverse inventory management systems
- Provided seamless distribution of both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical items throughout the hospital.
- Delivered counseling services to patients in CCC, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions regarding their medication.
- Labeled bottles with appropriate information such as strength, quantity, directions for use and expiration date.
Pharmacy Technician Intern
Njimia Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
- Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
Pharmacy Technician Intern
Gertrude’s Childrens’ Hospital, Muthaiga
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Demonstrated expertise in prescription management and drug dispensing for both outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Contributed to efficient stock management through participation in quarterly stock take
- Labeled bottles with appropriate information such as strength, quantity, directions for use and expiration date.
- Prepared medications on the spot to cater to unique patient requirements.
- Engaged in promoting health awareness through participation in medical camps
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Monitored drug interactions and provided advice to customers about potential side effects of certain medications.
Pharmacy Technician Intern
Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
Kisii, Kenya
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted in the filling of prescriptions, including counting, pouring and labeling pills.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions regarding their medication.
- Received verbal and written prescriptions from physicians for patients.
- Labeled bottles with appropriate information such as strength, quantity, directions for use and expiration date.
- Restocked shelves with pharmaceutical products as needed.
- Organized and maintained inventory of drugs in stockroom area.
- Participated in weekly meetings with pharmacist to discuss new developments in pharmaceuticals field.
Education
Pharmacy Technician -
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Care Certificate -
Lancashire Teaching & Referral Hospital
Preston, England 12-2021
Diploma in Pharmacy -
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
Kenya 01.2012
K.C.S.E Mean Grade B (plain) -
Muslim Secondary School, Kisumu
Kenya01.2008
K.C.P.E Mean Points 335 Marks Out of The Possible 500 Marks -
Nyamwala Primary School
Kenya 01.2002
Skills
- Adaptability
- Computer Knowledge
- First Aid Certification
- Surgical Preparation
- CPR Certification
Supportive Training
- April, 2009: Computer Training (Impact-Kisumu)
- July, 2012: ART ( Antiretrovirals Therapy) Commodity Training and Management (KMTC)
- Feb, 2019: Customer service training (Aga Khan Hospital)
- April, 2019: SafeCare Training
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Languages
English, Swahili and Dholuo
Certification
- Georgia Board of Pharmacy license No. PHTC077180
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant (Theaters)
Lancashire Teaching & Referral Hospital (UK)
10.2021 - 02.2024
Pharmacy Manager (Kisii PMC)
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
10.2014 - 08.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Kavirondo Chemists Ltd. Homa Bay
10.2012 - 09.2014
Pharmacy Technician Intern
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu
08.2012 - 09.2012
Pharmacy Technician Intern
Njimia Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Nairobi
03.2012 - 05.2012
Pharmacy Technician Intern
Gertrude’s Childrens’ Hospital, Muthaiga
01.2012 - 03.2012
Pharmacy Technician Intern
Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2011
Pharmacy Technician -
Emory University
Care Certificate -
Lancashire Teaching & Referral Hospital
Diploma in Pharmacy -
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
K.C.S.E Mean Grade B (plain) -
Muslim Secondary School, Kisumu
K.C.P.E Mean Points 335 Marks Out of The Possible 500 Marks -
Nyamwala Primary School
- Georgia Board of Pharmacy license No. PHTC077180
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