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Lavinia Maria Vacariu

Lutterworth,Leicestershire

Summary

Pharmacy professional with extensive expertise in medication knowledge, immunisation training, and drug interaction assessment. Demonstrates proficiency in pharmaceutical inventory control, ensuring accurate medication dispensing and prescription verification. Skilled in patient counselling techniques and therapeutic communication, with a strong focus on patient safety awareness and confidentiality assurance. Adept at supporting pharmacy operations through effective stock control and customer service excellence. Committed to advancing healthcare delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Warehouse operative

Amazon
Crick, Northamptonshire
03.2019 - Current
  • Ensured high standards of cleanliness by regularly sanitising warehouse equipment.
  • Liaised with suppliers, resolved issues related to deliveries and supplies.
  • Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
  • Assisted in logistics planning for seamless transportation of goods.
  • Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
  • Recorded the number and quality of products, taking appropriate action of defective items.
  • Assisted with the loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
  • Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
  • Followed precise orders to assist with continuous flow of goods coming in and out of distribution centre.
  • Scanned cargo to keep track of freight movements.

Warehouse operative

Tesco
Crick, Northamptonshire
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Checked invoices against delivered items to ensure accuracy in record keeping.
  • Managed disposal of waste materials, maintained a clean working environment.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
  • Inspected goods upon arrival, reported any discrepancies or damages.
  • Filed records to maintain accurate stock documentation.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow by promptly processing incoming stocks.
  • Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
  • Improved efficiency with meticulous coordination of stock and inventory control.
  • Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
  • Maintained safety regulations by enforcing strict adherence to company policies.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.

Pharmacist

HELP-NET PHARMA
Timisoara, Romania
10.2016 - 07.2017
  • Administered influenza vaccinations during flu season; enhanced community health awareness.
  • Liaised closely with GPs and other healthcare providers, ensuring seamless patient care coordination.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care.
  • Managed stock effectively, preventing shortages of key medications.
  • Provided comprehensive consultations with patients for improved understanding of their medication regimes.
  • Optimised workflow processes to enhance productivity within the team.
  • Assisted in training junior staff members, contributing to an efficient work environment.
  • Kept accurate records of all dispensed items, adhering strictly to legal requirements.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication information and advice.
  • Ensured accuracy in dispensing prescriptions, ensuring safety for patients.
  • Advised patients on potential side effects or interactions with other drugs; increased awareness.
  • Checked dosages carefully prior to dispensing prescriptions; ensured patient safety.
  • Minimised errors in prescription handling through meticulous attention to detail.
  • Educated patients on optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility prior to dispensing medications.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through pharmacy.
  • Applied therapeutic knowledge and skills, enabling patients to receive safe and effective medication.
  • Informed patients of the best methods for managing chronic conditions and the most appropriate ways for taking prescriptions.
  • Managed pharmacy budgets through inventory management.
  • Adhered to strict data confidentiality practices to safeguard patient information.

Pharmacy assistant

HELP-NET PHARMACY
Timisoara, Romania
12.2006 - 10.2016
  • Educated customers about proper usage and potential side effects of prescribed drugs.
  • Participated in continuing education workshops to stay abreast with the latest pharmaceutical developments.
  • Aided in creating effective signage around the store for improved navigation for customers.
  • Provided excellent customer service, resulting in repeat business from satisfied customers.
  • Liaised with medical representatives for timely replenishment of stocks and promotional activities.
  • Collaborated with multi disciplinary healthcare team for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Minimised patient waiting times through excellent prioritisation and multitasking.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, shop hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Identified high-demand and out-of-stock items for replenishment.
  • Utilised comprehensive knowledge of over-the-counter medicines to provide accurate advice to customers.
  • Promoted wellness products strategically, increasing awareness among customers.
  • Improved patient care by providing professional advice on medications.
  • Conducted regular stock checks to maintain an accurate inventory system.
  • Supported pharmacist in compiling monthly reports to monitor sales trends and inventory levels.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness within the pharmacy, promoting a healthy environment for customers.

Pharmacy assistant

RA-PHARM
Timisoara, Romania
10.2004 - 12.2006
  • Ensured compliance with pharmaceutical legislation, maintaining professional standards at all times.
  • Provided relevant health advice to customers, promoting healthy living awareness.
  • Supported the pharmacist with daily tasks, resulting in a more efficient working environment.
  • Processed prescriptions efficiently, ensuring all documentation was accurate and complete.
  • Ensured smooth operations for efficient customer service by managing stock levels effectively.
  • Answered questions and offered advice to inform patients regarding prescription orders.
  • Counted pills, labeled bottles, and compounded medications before dispensing prescriptions.
  • Priced and labelled medications with high accuracy.
  • Minimised wastage by tracking stock dates.
  • Kept up-to-date prescription records for reliable reference.
  • Assessed patients' medical histories to check medication suitability.
  • Provided knowledgeable clinical advice to relieve and improve patients' everyday conditions.

Pharmacy assistant

MARSYAS MED
Recas, Romania
07.2002 - 01.2004
  • Liaised with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate prescription handling and delivery.
  • Managed pharmacy inventory for optimal efficiency and accuracy in dispensing medication.
  • Regularly checked expiry dates on medicine stocks to prevent selling out-of-date products.
  • Provided relevant health advice to customers, promoting healthy living awareness.
  • Assisted customers with queries regarding prescriptions, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured smooth operations for efficient customer service by managing stock levels effectively.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through knowledgeable advice on over-the-counter medicines.
  • Ensured compliance with pharmaceutical legislation, maintaining professional standards at all times.
  • Assisted in the ordering process for medical supplies enhancing inventory management.
  • Maintained high standard of patient care by accurately dispensing prescribed medications.
  • Supported the pharmacist with daily tasks, resulting in a more efficient working environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness within the pharmacy, providing a safe environment for staff and customers alike.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy, MPharm - Pharmacy

The Victor Babes University of Pharmacy and Medicine
Timisoara, Romania
10.2011 - 09.2016

Pharmacist assistant - Pharmacy

Pharmacy Post Secondary College
Timisoara, Romania
10.2000 - 06.2002

A-Levels -

Ana Aslan National High School
Timisoara
09.1996 - 06.2000

Skills

  • Medication knowledge
  • Immunisation training
  • Drug interaction assessment
  • Knowledge of antibiotics
  • Drug stock control
  • Pharmaceutical inventory control
  • Drug use evaluation
  • Confidentiality assurance
  • Cardiovascular drugs expertise
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Medicine classification knowledge
  • Medication dispensing accuracy
  • Prescription verification accuracy
  • Narcotics storage regulation compliance
  • Over-The-Counter medication advice
  • Positive interpersonal relations
  • Patient counselling techniques
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Patient safety awareness
  • Nutrition advice proficiency
  • Emergency medicine basics
  • Paediatric dosage calculation
  • Customer Service
  • Clinical waste disposal
  • Payment Processing
  • Just In Time stock control
  • Customer issue resolution
  • Supporting pharmacy operations
  • Medication advice and education
  • Stocking inventory
  • Patient billing and payment processing
  • Prescription handling
  • POS system operation
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cash register operations
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Interpreting orders
  • Diabetes management
  • Answering customer questions
  • Assisting chemists
  • Organising supplies
  • Attentive listener
  • Accuracy
  • Verifying orders
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Order documentation
  • Quick problem solver
  • Labelling prescriptions
  • Medication labelling and dispensing

Languages

German
Upper intermediate
English
Fluent
Romanian
Native

Certification

English Path Language School Certificate- C1 in English language

Timeline

Warehouse operative

Amazon
03.2019 - Current

Warehouse operative

Tesco
10.2017 - 11.2019

Pharmacist

HELP-NET PHARMA
10.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Pharmacy, MPharm - Pharmacy

The Victor Babes University of Pharmacy and Medicine
10.2011 - 09.2016

Pharmacy assistant

HELP-NET PHARMACY
12.2006 - 10.2016

Pharmacy assistant

RA-PHARM
10.2004 - 12.2006

Pharmacy assistant

MARSYAS MED
07.2002 - 01.2004

Pharmacist assistant - Pharmacy

Pharmacy Post Secondary College
10.2000 - 06.2002

A-Levels -

Ana Aslan National High School
09.1996 - 06.2000
Lavinia Maria Vacariu