Chukwuedozie Okonkwo
Pharmacist
doha
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 12 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators. Qualified professional with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care. Productive pharmacist with proven track record of excellent customer service and consistent results. Possesses excellent communication skills, professional attitude and keen attention to detail. Dedicated to using latest technologies and processes to deliver highest level of efficiency. Productive pharmacist experienced in overseeing inventory management, compounding and drug dispensing. Skilled in auditing medication orders and driving accuracy. Knowledgeable in all aspects of pharmaceutical compounding and drug interactions. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level pharmacist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in compounding, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in providing accurate clinical services. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Pharmacist
Federal Medical Center
Abuja
04.2017 - Current
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Worked as preceptor to provide practice-based instruction to students at pharmacy practice sites.
- Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
Medical/ Sales Representative
SKG Pharma.
Ikeja
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Generated revenue by liaising between doctors and companies to sell products.
- Facilitated upselling by cultivating productive relationships with clients, doctors' office staff and clinical center personnel.
- Conducted market research to collect information and insights about target market.
- Worked with medical teams on smooth implementation and operation of new products.
- Implemented diverse marketing and promotional strategies to enhance brand performance in target markets.
- Documented client interactions, sales and pitches delivered in CRM system.
- Scheduled, updated and maintained product preparations and customer promotions.
- Leveraged proven sales methods to increase revenue and surpass sales objectives.
- Clarified customer requests, forwarded product information and answered questions to support sales operations.
- Maintained sales tracking reports to support operational enhancements and implement corrective actions.
- Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Branded products through effective salesmanship and maintained long-term relationships with clients.
- Maintained customer promotional logs for product advertising campaigns.
- Monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
- Managed sales plan activities, promotions and product launches resulting in expanded revenues and branding.
- Worked closely with commercial operational departments to schedule targeted promotional campaigns.
- Fulfilled orders and sourced products to meet rigorous customer delivery schedules.
- Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Networked at events and by phone to expand business profits and revenues.
- Tracked customer and supply chain details for precise and timely fulfillment.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
- Prepared and delivered product presentations and answered questions about Product or Service to increase sales.
- Supplied hospitals and physicians with in-depth information on Product or Service.
Community Pharmacist
Mizpah Pharmacy
Abuja
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
Intern Pharmacist
University Of Abuja Teaching Hospital
Gwagwalada
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
- Educated Type 2 diabetes patients on medication therapy, proper nutrition and fitness.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
Education
Bachelor Of Pharmacy (B.pharm) - Pharmacy
03.2006 - 09.2012
First School Leaving Certificate -
05.1990 - 12.1999
West African Secondary Certificate -
06.1999 - 06.2004
Skills
Medication dispensing and immunizing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Pharmacist - Federal Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
Medical/ Sales Representative - SKG Pharma.
05.2015 - 04.2017
Community Pharmacist - Mizpah Pharmacy
05.2013 - 03.2015
Intern Pharmacist - University Of Abuja Teaching Hospital
03.2013 - 02.2014
Madonna University - Bachelor Of Pharmacy (B.pharm), Pharmacy
03.2006 - 09.2012
Government Secondary School - West African Secondary Certificate ,
06.1999 - 06.2004
Judy Children School - First School Leaving Certificate ,
05.1990 - 12.1999
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