CHRISTABEL EWURAMA ACQUAH
Accra,Greater Accra
Summary
Dynamic bilingual PharmD with experience in research, hospitals, clinics, community pharmacies, and medical representatives. Trained and certified data analyst, resourceful and efficient in delivering medical advice and support to customers in busy fast-paced environments. Proven track record in working closely with patients to educate on drug information and medication use.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Representative
VIATRIS
Accra, Greater Region, Ghana
08.2022 - Current
- Execution of sales activities and required coordination of resources
- Development and maintenance of consultative sales relationships within customers and providing value-added services
- Detailing and presentations to various healthcare professionals about product lines and benefits
- Liaising with other sales representatives to project products and widen territory and coverage
- Creating new avenues of advertisements and brand visibility such as creating weekly fliers and visual aids which are disseminated to all clients as reminders
- Training other sales staff on how to brand themselves to improve the business brand and also improve brand sustainability
- Market and business research on competitor brands and creating strategies to maintain old clients and obtain new clients
Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD House Officer)
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Ghana
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided useful medication information to the healthcare team
- Monitored patient medication charts and carried out discharge and adherence counselling of patients
- Medication reconciliation for newly admitted patients
- Treatment optimization and prescription monitoring
- Assessed patient safety with prescribed medications and assessed patient’s response to treatment
- Managed therapeutic drug monitoring and oversaw tally and pharmacy store operations which included procurement of medications and setting re-order levels
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Training
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Ghana
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage
- Counseled patients on medication therapy, nutritional foods and exercise
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice
Student Pharmacist Intern
Unicom Chemist Limited
Ghana
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms
- Notified senior staff about safety concerns such as unsafe practices
- Worked with experienced pharmacists to train on proper work procedures
Student Pharmacist Intern
Oak Ridge Pharmacy Limited
Ghana
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms
- Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders
- Entered data, prescriptions and sales into software called Tally card
Student Pharmacist Intern
Avenue Chemist Limited
Ghana
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms
- Trained individuals on how to use devices to promote optimal medical support
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08.2020
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Faith Montessori School
06.2014
Skills
- Drug interaction understanding
- Confidence and public speaking
- Compounding abilities
- Ensuring safety and compliance
- Detail-oriented
- Data collection
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Proficiency in Data analysis tools(Microsoft Excel, Power Bi and SQL)
- Intermediate proficiency in French Language
Affiliations
- Current Vice-Chairperson for the Early Career Pharmaceutical Group of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
- Current member of the finance committee for the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
Certification
- Certificate of participation in Blazing Impacts Healthcare Sales Boot-camp. Aug 2022- Sept 2022
- Certificate in French language proficiency (Intermediate) from International Centre for Language Resources.
- Data Science and Analytics certificate (Thrive Africa)( Proficiency in programming languages including Excel, Power Bi, SQL and Python)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Representative
VIATRIS
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD House Officer)
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Training
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2020
Student Pharmacist Intern
Oak Ridge Pharmacy Limited
08.2018 - 12.2018
Student Pharmacist Intern
Unicom Chemist Limited
05.2018 - 07.2019
Student Pharmacist Intern
Avenue Chemist Limited
05.2015 - 08.2015
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Faith Montessori School
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology