Michael Johnson
Obuasi
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Dispensing Assistant with over 11 years of comprehensive experience in hospital and community pharmacy environments. Expertise in accurate dispensing, patient counseling, stock control, and regulatory compliance enhances operational efficiency and patient safety. Dependable team player committed to supporting pharmacists, managing inventory effectively, and actively contributing to outreach programs that promote health awareness. Passionate about advancing skills toward a Pharmacy Technician role to further enhance patient care and pharmacy operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispensing Assistant
St. Benito Menni Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- Support pharmacists with dispensing, prescription checking and labelling to maintain high accuracy.
- Provide individual counselling to patients on medication use, side effects and adherence.
- Maintain stock records, perform monthly stocktakes and manage reordering to prevent shortages.
- Monitor storage conditions and expiry dates to ensure medicine safety and quality.
- Optimise dispensary layout and workflow to reduce patient wait times and improve service delivery.
- Assist with outreach clinics and training for lower-level staff and volunteers.
Medicine Counter Assistant
Geovikes Pharmacy
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Dispensed over-the-counter and prescribed medicines under pharmacist supervision.
- Counseled customers on correct medicine use and storage.
- Assisted with stock control and maintained accurate inventory records.
Medicine Counter Assistant
Oguaaman Pharmacy
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Assisted in dispensing, customer service and stock management.
- Improved medicine accessibility through organised shelving and clear labelling.
- Supported record keeping and reporting for daily pharmacy operations.
Medicine Counter Assistant
Sanford World Clinics
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Supported the pharmacy team in dispensing and inventory activities.
- Conducted patient counselling and education during clinic sessions.
- Maintained hygiene and storage standards in the pharmacy.
Head of Pharmacy Unit (Volunteer)
Ghana Medical Relief
07.2019 - Current
Education
Higher National Diploma - Dispensing Technology
Pharmatrust Professional College
Accra10-2024
Certificate - Medicine Counter Assistant
Pharmatrust Professional College
Accra04-2013
General Arts
Kwegyir Aggrey Senior High School
Anomabo05-2011
Skills
- Accurate prescription dispensing and verification
- Patient counselling and medication adherence support
- Inventory management, stock rotation and expiry control
- Regulatory compliance and safe medicine storage
- Workflow and dispensary organisation
- Team leadership and supervision in pharmacy settings
- Clear communication and record keeping
Certification
- Management of Apnoea of Prematurity — 2025-02-10 to 2025-02-14, Kumasi, Ghana
- National Diarrhea Management in Children for Over-the-Counter Medicine Sellers — 2015-06-17, Saltpond, Ghana
- National Malaria Diagnosis, Case Management and Good Dispensing Practice — 2014-09-10, Saltpond, Ghana
- NHIA Accreditation Training for Licensed Chemical Sellers — 2013-07-24, Saltpond, Ghana
- National Family Planning and Good Dispensing Practice Training — 2013-09-11, Saltpond
Timeline
Head of Pharmacy Unit (Volunteer)
Ghana Medical Relief
07.2019 - Current
Medicine Counter Assistant
Geovikes Pharmacy
05.2016 - 08.2016
Medicine Counter Assistant
Oguaaman Pharmacy
02.2016 - 05.2016
Dispensing Assistant
St. Benito Menni Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Medicine Counter Assistant
Sanford World Clinics
01.2013 - 11.2014
Higher National Diploma - Dispensing Technology
Pharmatrust Professional College
Certificate - Medicine Counter Assistant
Pharmatrust Professional College
General Arts
Kwegyir Aggrey Senior High School
References
Available on request