Rabidatt Bhaggan
Toronto,Brampton
Summary
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.
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.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist/Director
Bonanza Drugs Limited
01.2007 - Current
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
- 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.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Inventory management.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Properly filled and dispensed an average of 150 prescriptions per day.
Pharmacist
Express Drugs Limited
04.1992 - 09.2007
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- 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.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
- Managed over 150 customer calls per day.
- Increased sales by 10%
- Properly filled and dispensed an average of 100 prescriptions per day.
Pharmacist
Ministry of Health
08.1986 - 02.1992
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Worked as preceptor to provide practice-based instruction to students at pharmacy practice sites.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
Teacher
Dharsons Secretarial School
06.1983 - 09.1986
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
No Degree - ISCEA Certified Supply Chain Analyst
International Supply Chain Education Alliance
141 Portland St. Cambridge, MA10.2022
No Degree - A Professional Certificate in Food Safety
School of Business And Continuing Studies
Eastern Main Road Champs Fleur08.2022
No Degree - A Professional Certificate in Food & Beverage Oper
School of Business And Continuing Studies
Mount Hope Champs Fleur07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of The West Indies
Mount Hope Trinidad09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Diploma Pharmacy
Associate of Applied Science
St. Augustine Trinidad09.1992
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management
- Patient Education
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Managing Products
- Overseeing Technicians
- Supply Ordering
- Completing Annual Inventories
- Reviewing Prescriptions
- Drug Inventory Management
- Loss Prevention Controls
- Monitoring Therapeutic Effectiveness
- Process Improvement
- Regulatory Requirements
- Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
- Patient Medical Histories
- Proper Storage Understanding
- Resolving Complaints
- Physician Consultations
- Storage Procedures
- Maintaining Records
- Compounding Skills
- Customer Service
- Documentation Skills
- Verifying Orders
- Overseeing Interns
- Dispensing Medications
- Accuracy Improvements
- Retail Support
- Setting Up Profiles
- Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
- Coordinating Inventory
- Calculating Doses
- Drug Compounding
- Drug Therapy
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Prescription Counseling
- Hospital Staff Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Direct Order Entry
- Serve Customers
Cricket, Football and Reading
I enjoy playing or watching a great game of football or cricket.
Timeline
Pharmacist/Director
Bonanza Drugs Limited
01.2007 - Current
Pharmacist
Express Drugs Limited
04.1992 - 09.2007
Pharmacist
Ministry of Health
08.1986 - 02.1992
Teacher
Dharsons Secretarial School
06.1983 - 09.1986
No Degree - ISCEA Certified Supply Chain Analyst
International Supply Chain Education Alliance
No Degree - A Professional Certificate in Food Safety
School of Business And Continuing Studies
No Degree - A Professional Certificate in Food & Beverage Oper
School of Business And Continuing Studies
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of The West Indies
Associate of Applied Science - Diploma Pharmacy
Associate of Applied Science
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