Augnas Mary Sojan

Central Government Health Scheme Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India.

• Was in charge of procuring and dispensing medicines for the CGHS Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in alliance with Kolath Medicals.

1. Provided pharmaceutical care & information about the drugs to customers.
2. Maintained confidential information, controlled medication, and required documentation.
3. Placed timely and accurate supply orders to maintain optimal levels of medications, containers, labels and other materials.
4. Worked collaboratively and supportively to superintendent pharmacist and pharmacy manager to facilitate smooth operations and quality customer service.
5. Checked counts and dosage accuracy on prescriptions before releasing medication to patients to avoid medical complications.
6. Informed customers on side effects, correct dosage and proper storage of over-the-counter medicines.

One year of internship experience at Basaveshwara Medical College, Karnataka, India (Aug'20Aug'21) • General medicine department • Orthopaedic • Paediatric department • OBG department

• Stayed current on pharmacy practices, new drugs applications and interactions to avoid prescription errors.
• Liaised between medical practitioners and patients to facilitate medication refills and dosage adjustments.
• Maintained patient medical histories, applying confidentiality standards and privacy legislation when handling records.
• Reviewed physician orders to assess dosage requirements and potential contraindications.