Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Awards
Timeline
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EMMANUEL OKYERE BOAKYE

Accra

Summary

Skilled Clinical Pharmacist with comprehensive experience in patient counseling and medication management. Demonstrates strong understanding of community health needs, public health education, and drug utilization reviews. Effectively led pharmacy teams in previous roles, demonstrating leadership talents and teamwork skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals through research and pharmacy practic.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Pharmacist

Diagnopharma Limited
Accra
08.2024 - Current
  • Assessed 21 patient's needs, identified drug interactions, and counseled patients on side effects associated with prescribed medications every week
  • Provided medication counseling to patients and caregivers on the appropriate use of medications.
  • Educated staff members on proper techniques related to medication administration processes.
  • Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
  • Mentored 4 pharmacist interns and three pharmacy technicians

Pharmacy Manager

Arzthena Pharmacy JV Ltd
Accra, Ghana
05.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed 24 patient records each week to monitor compliance
  • Provided guidance on potential side effects to 16 patients each shift
  • Addressed and resolved issues during shifts
  • Suggested over-the-counter medications better suited for individual symptoms.
  • Optimized staff performance to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Managed daily operations of the pharmacy, including staffing, scheduling and inventory control.

Clinical Pharmacist

Accra Psychiatric Hospital
Accra, Ghana
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Reviewed 47 prescriptions daily from healthcare providers
  • Mentored 16 pharmacy residents and interns in clinical care
  • Reviewed 52 patient medical records per week for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
  • Monitored drug therapies by reviewing laboratory values and adjusting medications as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.

Pharmacist Intern

KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL
ACCRA, GHANA
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with pharmacist to ensure accuracy in final review of 62 filled prescriptions each week
  • Provided patient counseling on prescribed medications, including side effects and drug interactions.
  • Reconstituted 18 chemotherapeutic preparations per week.
  • Provided counseling to manage medication adherence, nutritional intake and exercise routine.
  • Prioritized tasks for enhanced productivity

Pharmacist Intern

GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
ACCRA, GHANA
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Educated 6 patients daily on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Conducted daily medication reconciliation for 18 patients
  • Monitored patients for efficacy ad toxicity of medication administered
  • Facilitated informed decisions on COVID-19 vaccine through data-driven counseling

Pharmacist Intern

A A DANHARIS PHARMACY, ACCRA GHANA, Community Pharmacy
Accra
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Facilitated recommendations for non-prescription medications
  • Administered various immunization and contraception options tailored to individual requirements
  • Assisted in the preparation of oral and intravenous medications for patients.
  • Provided patient counseling on prescribed medications, including side effects and drug interactions.

Student Pharmacist Intern

GARRISON PHARMACY, KUMASI GHANA, Community Pharmacy Elective Course
Kumasi, Ghana
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Assisted pharmacists in monitoring drug therapy regimens for therapeutic appropriateness and potential interactions.
  • Advised 32 customers weekly on medication usage
  • Reviewed patient profiles for contraindications or duplicative therapy.
  • Researched medication information utilizing various resources such as Lexi-Comp and UpToDate.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana, Kumasi, Ghana
11.2022

Skills

  • Patient Counseling
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Prescription Review and Dosage
  • Effective Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Pharmaceutical Compounding
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management

Affiliations

  • Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH)
  • Mental Health Authority (Ghana)
  • Community Practice Pharmacists Association of Ghana (CPPA)
  • Cardiology Pharmacists of Ghana
  • Methodist Men's Fellowship (Ghana)
  • Running and Basketball (KNUST Sports Club)

Accomplishments

  • Increased client retention by 59% by implementing an efficient grievance resolution process and customer feedback system.
  • Managed customer complaints and resolved disputes in a timely manner, which improved customer satisfaction by 15% in just 3 months.
  • Collaborated with team of three pharmacist in the development of gastric ulcer management guidelines.

Certification

  • Doctor of Pharmacy
  • Reframing the role and impact of pharmacy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Care

Languages

Twi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Awards

  • Men's Cross Country Award, KNUST Sports Club, 2021
  • Newmont Ghana Scholarship, 2017

Timeline

Community Pharmacist

Diagnopharma Limited
08.2024 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist

Accra Psychiatric Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2024

Pharmacy Manager

Arzthena Pharmacy JV Ltd
05.2023 - Current

Pharmacist Intern

KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL
04.2022 - 08.2022

Pharmacist Intern

GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 04.2022

Pharmacist Intern

A A DANHARIS PHARMACY, ACCRA GHANA, Community Pharmacy
09.2021 - 11.2021

Student Pharmacist Intern

GARRISON PHARMACY, KUMASI GHANA, Community Pharmacy Elective Course
01.2021 - 04.2021

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
EMMANUEL OKYERE BOAKYE