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- Ensuring company standard operating procedures, policies, codes, professional standards and applicable laws and regulations are met- Checking Medical Oncologist orders (CNS, Head and neck, breast, sarcomas, hematology, GI, GU, GYN, etc.) for accuracy, therapeutic appropriateness, resolving drug therapy problems (DTPs) and counselling on novel oral immunotherapies, oral chemotherapies, anti-nausea regimens and other supportive oncology medications (such as C-GSF, Graft–vs–host disease medications, etc.)- Participating in medical directives such as administration of Xgeva (Denosumab) with monthly clinical follow ups and lab values monitoring- Trained to dispense specialized drugs such as Thalidomide, Lenalodimide, Pomalidomide and Erivedge (Vismodegib)- Collaborating and overseeing tasks performed by Regulated Pharmacy Technicians to ensure completion and/or accuracy of work- Ensure billing is done correctly and in accordance with governed billing requirements

- Checked prescriptions for accuracy and counselling on prescription medications and OTC products- Performed all tasks pertaining to community pharmacy practice including dispensary management, performing annual Medschecks and DTP managements, and administration of vaccinations - Successfully initiated MedAlign (medication synchronization program) to increase medication adherence- Maintained the dispensary inventory level within the prescribed guidelines through accurate perpetual inventory records

• Complied with legal requirements and ethical principles of pharmacy practice while filling prescriptions and performing pharmacist-related tasks• Developed excellent proficiency in using Delta HealthWatch software• Gathered and recorded appropriate patient information at prescription intake and while performing Medscheck• Integrated the gathered health status with any concerns about the medications (wrong indication/drug, an incorrect dose, adverse effects, non-compliance etc) in order to identify drug-related problems (DRP), if present. After analyzing DRPs, collaboration with the prescriber was sought with the help of pharmaceutical opinion to resolve underlying issues.• Employed patient-friendly language to explain the indications, correct use, expected side-effects, and contraindications of the drug to the patients• Taught, trained and instructed patients on how to use medical devices (inhalers, diskus, subcutaneous injections, glucometer, EpiPen, topical products, transdermal patches, eye and ear drops, etc.) using medical demonstration devices• Performed pharmaceutical calculations, including pharmacokinetic and demonstrated extemporaneous compounding techniques, where needed• Recommended OTC products to patients for minor ailments after proper information gathering and analyzing the correct choice of medication• Communicated in a tactful and courteous manner with the patients and the pharmacy team to maintain maximum productivity in the pharmacy• Communicated face to face and by phone with patients about any questions on medications and drug therapy• Liaised and consulted with the preceptor in case of doubts or concerns with regards to pharmacy practice• Empathetically understood patient's healthcare needs and provided pharmaceutical recommendations to achieve remediation

• Accurately measured/counted pills, packaged, and labeled bottles as per medication orders• Thoroughly managed, monitored, and re-stocked store inventory• Enthusiastically received written prescriptions from incoming patients, inputted prescriptions into the computer system (HealthWatch software) and processed the prescription within the promised time• Updated and maintained computerised lists of medications taken by patients• Actively communicated with clients, physicians, and suppliers• Participated in understanding home health care products such as canes, vision aids and hearing aids• Efficiently answered telephones, took messages over the phone, received and sent electronic communications• Implemented sterilisation process to disinfect dispensing bottles and compounding instruments within the pharmacy• Involved in operating a cash register, preparing receipts, invoices, letters and memos and general filing as required

• Exercised the responsibilities mentioned above• In addition, processed prescriptions using PharmaClik software• Actively participated in learning opportunities provided by the pharmacist on patient consultation and product training• Collaborated with the pharmacist and family health team to provide expertise in pharmacology when an opportunity came by. For example, if an MD had a novel question for the pharmacist about a drug or therapy, I took the opportunity participate in the task with the pharmacist and research an answer for the question

• Conducted two research projects in a patient population with cognitive impairment, dementia, depression and other mental illnesses, as part of Master’s dissertation • Independently wrote the research proposal, specifying research goals, objectives, study design and proposed timelines for completion of thesis using a self-directed approach • Efficiently utilized narrative (qualitative) and cross-sectional (quantitative) research designs to answer novel research questions for primary thesis project• Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using SPSS and NVivo, respectively• Mastered high-level of proficiency in RefWorks, Mendeley, Microsoft Word, and Excel while conducting multiple research projects as a graduate student• Collaborated with the graduate supervisor and departmental colleagues to write research papers which were later published in reputed pharmacy journals

• Facilitated class discussions with students from diverse backgrounds• Accurately graded exams, assignments, and tests for third and fourth-year PharmD students • Prioritized solutions to problems based on student-reported grading conflicts by facilitating discussion to reach consensus • Managed, organized and facilitated clinical case presentations for course professors• Capitalized on one-to-one meetings with students every week to assess their progress and provide constructive feedback