A Pharmacist with over Four (4) years experience in the hospital and community pharmacy practice. A very intelligent, resourceful, Strong-willed and well-organized individual who is highly self motivated. Able to work under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines, with a strong sense of responsibility and has a creative approach to meet the objectives of the organization, team members and clients. Tenacious about keeping operations on-schedule and successful at coordinating diverse resources and satisfying tough clients.
Hi, I’m
Dr. Elizabeth Asantewaa Darko
Pharmacist
Accra
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Ernest Chemists Limited, Odorkor, Accra
Superintendent Pharmacist
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed over one hundred (100) medications weekly and counseled patients on drugs.
- Train Staff and pharmacist interns, enabling business to serve more patients.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Worked as preceptor to provide practice-based instruction to students at pharmacy practice sites.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
Ernest Chemists Limited, East Legon, Accra
Locum Pharmacist
04.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Reviewed and accurately served over one hundred (100) prescriptions every week.
- Carried out the process of filing, labeling and dispensing medications accurately and efficiently.
- Accurately carried out stock management practices which includes inventory control, record keeping, appropriate arrangements of medications on shelves and stock taking.
- Daily sales management.
- Training of other pharmaceutical support staff and interns
- Performing various vital checks and making the necessary pharmaceutical interventions for patients.
Ernest Chemists Limited, East Legon, Accra
Pharmacist Intern
07.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
- Entered patient information into computer system.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
- Identified safety hazards and unsafe practices and notified supervisor of problems.
- Performed blood pressure and blood glucose tests on patients.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
09.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Ward rounds with a team of senior pharmacists and other health professionals.
- Generating pharmaceutical care plan.
- Stock taking.
- Presentations on the current trends in the management of various diseases.
- Prescription assessment and medication dispensing.
- Patient counseling.
- Preparation of extemporaneous medicines.
- Filling of National Health Insurance (NHIS) forms.
- Filling of the Dangerous Drug Record Book.
Ga South Municipal Hospital, Weija, Accra
Pharmacist Attache
07.2016 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Ward rounds.
- Participating in making pharmaceutical interventions.
- Stock taking.
- Dispensing of medications.
- Assessing prescriptions.
- Patient counseling.
Education
University Of Ghana, Legon Accra, Ghana
Bachelor of Science from Doctor of Pharmacy, PHARM D (Top Up)
01.2024
University Overview
Central University Miotso, Ghana
Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
12.2017
University Overview
Aburi Girls' Senior High School Aburi, Ghana
from Science
05.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Excellent communication with good interpersonal and analytical skills
- Availability to take on a high level of assignment and responsibilities
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Meticulous, accurate and pays attention to detail
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Effective Planning
- Discipline Enforcement
- Task Delegation
- Exceptional organizational and task management skills
- knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office
references
references
References
- Dr. Mrs. Dorcas Poku-Boateng
Head of Pharmacy
National Cardiothoracic centre
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
- Pharm Bernice Sekyi
Dep. Head of Retails
Ernest Chemists Limited
Accra
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Timeline
Superintendent Pharmacist
Ernest Chemists Limited
03.2020 - Current
Locum Pharmacist
Ernest Chemists Limited
04.2019 - 03.2020
Pharmacist Intern
Ernest Chemists Limited
07.2018 - 09.2018
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2017 - 03.2018
Pharmacist Attache
Ga South Municipal Hospital
07.2016 - 08.2016
University Of Ghana, Legon
Bachelor of Science from Doctor of Pharmacy, PHARM D (Top Up)
Central University
Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
Aburi Girls' Senior High School
from Science
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