Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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MONICA BEMPAH ABOAGYE

MONICA BEMPAH ABOAGYE

ACCRA

Summary

Experienced pharmacist adept at reviewing prescriptions, processing and dispensing medications. Skilled in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests, ensuring accuracy, safety, and patient confidentiality. Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with staff, patients, administrators, and healthcare professionals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

University of Ghana Hospital
Accra
05.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
  • Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
  • Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
  • Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
  • Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
  • Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.

Pharmacist

The Medipoint Pharmacy
02.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
  • Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
  • Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
  • Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
  • Advised customers on non-prescription medications such as over-the-counter drugs, herbals and nutritional supplements.

Pharmacy Intern

Eastern Regional Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication and other potential problems.
  • Educated patients regarding proper use of their medications.
  • Provided guidance on prescription refills when appropriate.
  • Prepared sterile products for intravenous admixture according to established protocols.
  • Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Pharmacy Intern

LANSAH CHEMIST
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted quality assurance checks on all filled prescriptions.
  • Assisted pharmacists with administrative tasks including filing, faxing and photocopying.
  • Processed third party insurance claims accurately and efficiently.

Pharmacy Intern

Health Concept Pharmacy
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted quality assurance checks on all filled prescriptions.
  • Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
  • Developed strategies for improving workflow processes within the department.
  • Performed data entry into pharmacy information systems for billing purposes.
  • Filled orders for medications from automated dispensing machines.
  • Entered patient's information into computer system and updated existing data.

Pharmacy Intern

The Bank Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.

Voluntary Server

NONA LISA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
MICHICAN
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.

Pharmacy Volunteer

Toffey Pharmacy
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
  • Created spreadsheets to track data entries of clients
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
  • Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.

Education

Bachelor of Science - DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KUMASI, GHANA
11-2023

High School Diploma -

MFANTSIMAN GIRLS' SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SALT POND, GHANA
04-2017

High School Diploma -

STANDARD FOUNDATION SCHOOL
03-2014

Some College (No Degree) - VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE

ALX GHANA

Skills

  • Compounding abilities
  • Recall monitoring
  • Supervising technicians
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient Counseling
  • Calendar Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Online Marketing
  • Travel Planning
  • File Organization
  • Scheduling

Affiliations

  • Volunteer as consultant in a health screening exercise at the Medipoint Pharmacy in May, 2024.
  • Volunteer as a speaker at the Lady Pharmacist Association of Ghana (LAPAG) reproductive health campaign on 23rd June, 2024.
  • Volunteer as an interviewer at the University of Ghana Hospital during the World Sickle Day, 2024 assessing the knowledge of the public concerning sickle cell disease.

Accomplishments

  • General Secretary - Mfantsiman Senior School Choir
  • Organizing Secretary - Xcel Ushering Service
  • Group leader - Eastern Regional Hospital 2023 interns
  • Zonal leader- Lady Pharmacist Association of Ghana( Reproductive Health Sector)
  • Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, MPSGH.

Languages

TWI
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

  • Certification of Doctor of Pharmacy (2023)

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

  • Certified Pharmacist (June, 2024)

Pharmacy Council of Ghana

Timeline

Pharmacist

University of Ghana Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Pharmacist

The Medipoint Pharmacy
02.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Intern

Eastern Regional Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2023

Pharmacy Intern

LANSAH CHEMIST
08.2022 - 09.2022

Pharmacy Intern

Health Concept Pharmacy
11.2021 - 12.2021

Pharmacy Intern

The Bank Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2021

Voluntary Server

NONA LISA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
05.2019 - 07.2019

Pharmacy Volunteer

Toffey Pharmacy
07.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

High School Diploma -

MFANTSIMAN GIRLS' SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

High School Diploma -

STANDARD FOUNDATION SCHOOL

Some College (No Degree) - VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE

ALX GHANA

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