HERBERT OPOKU MENSAH
KUMASI
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience at Kumawu Government Hospital, excelling in medication dispensing and healthcare counseling. Proven ability to manage inventory effectively while ensuring drug safety. Recognized for exceptional customer service and collaboration with healthcare providers to enhance patient care and resolve medication discrepancies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Kumawu Government Hospital
Kumasi
04.2024 - Current
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders and resolve medication discrepancies.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Counseled patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
- Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
- Managed medication inventory, including ordering and restocking medications as necessary.
National Service
Tafo Government Hospital
Kumasi
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Entered patient and prescription information into pharmacy software systems with high attention to detail.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
Pharmacy Technician
Groovies Pharmacy
Kumasi
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Refilled medications offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
Pharmacy Technician Intern
KNUST Hospital
Kumasi
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
Education
HND Dispensing Technology - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi12-2023
High School Diploma -
Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School
Kumawu05-2018
J.H.S
Nana Konadu Preparatory School
Kumawu09-2015
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Healthcare Counseling
- Inventory management
- Prescription processing
- Drug safety
- Software proficiency
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
- HND in Dispensing Technology Certificate
- Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacy Technician
- Pin Number/PT3213-2024
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Kumawu Government Hospital
04.2024 - Current
National Service
Tafo Government Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Groovies Pharmacy
06.2021 - 11.2022
Pharmacy Technician Intern
KNUST Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2021
HND Dispensing Technology - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kumasi Technical University
High School Diploma -
Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School
J.H.S
Nana Konadu Preparatory School
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