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DERRICK AGYEKUM

PHARMACIST
KASOA,GHANA

Summary

Experienced pharmacy professional with demonstrated success in retail positions and leadership roles seeking new professional challenge. Able to manage pharmacy operations with flexible and resourceful approach. Excellent recordkeeper proficient in administering immunisations and monitoring supplies. Pharmacist well-versed in collaborating with interdisciplinary team of professionals to provide exceptional patient and customer care. Skilled communicator, multitasker and complex problem-solver with strong regard for regulatory compliance. Attentive and detail-orientated individual with focus on using medical training to build career foundation. Warm, compassionate and friendly communicator. Ready to apply thorough education and active listening skills to improve patient health and well-being. Responsible and focused student eager to develop new skills and learn from pharmacy team. Offers medical background and personable communication skills to build trust with patients. Adopts precise and organised approach to assigned tasks. Friendly and patient leader focused on creating supportive and motivating working environments. Builds rapport quickly with patients from diverse backgrounds to educate about general health topics and maintain wellbeing. Boosts team productivity by training and mentoring junior pharmacy staff. Empathetic and energetic pharmacist with background in pharmaceutical dispensing, patient communications and inventory management. Experienced in conducting health and wellness screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure and other common ailments. Caring pharmacy professional brings proven attention to detail, extensive training and focus on safety. Highly knowledgeable about contraindications and best practices for different medications. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

CHRISPHARMA MCA TRAINING INSTITUTE
KOFORIDUA, GHANA

LECTURER/ASSISTANT TRAINING COORDINATOR
09.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Created training needs assessments to identify skills and knowledge gaps.
  • Evaluated costs of training programs and stayed within required budget.
  • Improved online training modules and boosted employee participation.
  • Guaranteed accuracy of training content by proofing and editing materials.
  • Developed individual learning plans for continued training.
  • Assessed return of investment of training programs to determine training value.
  • Assessed instructional effectiveness, analysing data to determine impact of training on company KPIs.
  • Implemented innovative training methods through simulations, role-plays and gamification to maximise overall employee engagement.
  • Boosted employee performance, developing plans to facilitate cross-training between departments and roles.
  • Assisted managers and trainers in solving specific training problems by conducting on-on-one or group sessions.
  • Answered phones and responded to enquires relating to training.
  • Monitored success and progress of employees and provided additional assistance in areas requiring improvement.

EASTERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
KOFORIDUA, GHANA

PHARMACIST
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • ASSIST IN PATIENT CARE THROUGH DRUG THERAPY AND PROMOTE RATIONAL USE OF DRUG
  • ADVISE ON SELECTION CORRECT USE OF DRUGS
  • ENSURE DRUGS ARE DISPENED AND ADMINISTERED SAFELY
  • PROVIDE ADVICE ON DRUG THERAPY AND ITS EFFECTS
  • STOCK MANAGEMENT
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
  • IMPROVED STOCK MANAGEMENT OF DRUGS IN THE PHARMACY
  • MONTHLY REPORTS ON ADVERSE DRUG EFFECTS AND REACTIONS
  • MONTHLY OPD TALKS ON VARIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS
  • WEEKLY WARD ROUNDS TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE
  • Kept register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes.
  • Adhered to legal rules and regulations governing pharmaceutical practice.
  • Reviewed, compounded and dispensed pharmaceuticals to patients or medical practitioners.
  • Guided clients on best way to treat common ailments.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through pharmacy.
  • YEARLY HEALTH PROMOTIONS IN SCHOOLS
  • PROPER MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCY DRUGS AT DESIGNATED WARDS
  • Educated patients on optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility prior to dispensing medications.
  • Provided patients with pamphlets and verbal instructions about taking, handling and storing medications.
  • Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
  • Conducted health and wellness screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure and other common ailments
  • Taught patients about general health topics ranging from diet, exercise and stress management to maintain optimal health.
  • Trained and mentored junior pharmacy staff to increase team productivity and efficacy.

EDDYJOY PHARMACY
SUHUM, GHANA

MANAGER
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Dispense prescription medicine to the public
  • Ensure that different treatments are compatible
  • Check dosage and ensure that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labelled
  • Supervise the preparation of extemporaneous drugs
  • Keep a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes
  • Advise the public on the treatment of minor ailments
  • Advise patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines or treatments
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Managed all financial issues
  • Controlled inventory
  • Hired and managed employees
  • Provided medication therapy management
  • Counseled patients
  • Consulted with physicians and nurses
  • Provided disease state management for diabetic and asthma patients to name a few

Education

POPE JOHN SENIOR HIGH AND MINOR SEMINARY
Koforidua, Eastern Region

SENIOR from GENERAL SCIENCE
09.2010 - 05.2013

University overview

POPE JOHN SENIOR HIGH AND MINOR SEMINARY
Koforidua, Eastern Region

EXAMINATIONS (WASSCE) from GENERAL SCIENCE

University overview

PHARMACY COUNCIL

GHANA PHARMACISTS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
2018

University overview

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from PHARMACY
2017

University overview

Skills

  • KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCE
  • I aspire to apply my knowledge of medication to get better patient well-being as a pharmacist I have a strong belief in building customer service and psychotherapy skills in a high-volume atmosphere to get better effectiveness and convey extraordinary care
  • Easy to work with and very organized
  • Self-motivated, practical and focus on drive for results
  • Good interpersonal, written and communication skills
  • Easily adapt to changes and respond positively to challenges and pressure
  • Energetic and make it happen attitude; Open to ideas and apply knowledge in my daily work

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • PHARM. KWAKU OBIRI-YEBOA DIRECTOR OF PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES GHANA HEALTH SERVICE EASTERN REGION
  • DR SOLOMON OBIRI MANAGER REGIONAL MEDICAL STORES EASTERN REGION
  • DR BERTHA ABAKAH HEAD OF PHARMACY REGIONAL HOSPITAL, KOFORIDUA EASTERN REGION

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

PHARMACIST
EASTERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
06.2022 - Current
LECTURER/ASSISTANT TRAINING COORDINATOR
CHRISPHARMA MCA TRAINING INSTITUTE
09.2020 - Current
MANAGER
EDDYJOY PHARMACY
09.2019 - Current
POPE JOHN SENIOR HIGH AND MINOR SEMINARY
SENIOR from GENERAL SCIENCE
09.2010 - 05.2013
POPE JOHN SENIOR HIGH AND MINOR SEMINARY
EXAMINATIONS (WASSCE) from GENERAL SCIENCE
PHARMACY COUNCIL
GHANA PHARMACISTS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from PHARMACY
DERRICK AGYEKUMPHARMACIST