Maimoona Khan
Greenhithe,Kent
Summary
Experienced pharmacy professional, well versed in collaborating with multidisciplinary team of professionals. Able to build good rapport with patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Friendly, responsible and approachable. Skilled in adapting, implementing and organising team work with problem solving capabilities. Solid understanding of training and mentoring other team members. Committed to learn, enhance and adapt knowledge to deliver best patient care. Currently enrolled on Independent Prescribing Course for professional enhancement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pharmacist
Swan Valley Pharmacy
Swanscombe, Kent
2020.09 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for the optimisation of patient care plans.
- Implemented and provided pharmacy services like Pharmacy First Consultations, Contraception Service, Hypertension Case Finding, Influenza Vaccination during flu season.
- Ensured accuracy in dispensing prescriptions in accordance to safeguard patient health and safety.
- Optimised workflow processes to enhance productivity within the team.
- Provided comprehensive consultations with patients for improved understanding of their medication regimes, potential side effects or interactions; increased awareness.
- Assisted in training junior staff members, contributing to an efficient work environment.
- Liaised closely with GPs and other healthcare providers, ensuring seamless patient care coordination; achieve optimal patient care.
- Trained and mentored high-performing pharmacy support technicians.
- Maintained and organised pharmacy, enhancing efficiency within the workplace.
- Handled complaints tactfully and efficiently; maintained customer satisfaction levels.
- Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
Locum pharmacist
Britannia Pharmacy
Ilford, Redbridge
2012.03 - 2018.02
- Issued prescriptions to patients, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Conducted thorough medicine reviews for optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for seamless patient treatment programmes.
- Prepared dosette boxes for elderly or vulnerable patients, improving medication management.
- Oversaw the pharmacy team, fostering a productive work environment.
- Maintained detailed patient records to ensure consistent and personalised care.
- Streamlined dispensary operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Professionally advised customers on purchases of over-the-counter medication.
- Delivered range of professional pharmacy services.
Pre-Registration pharmacist
Britannia Pharmacy
Ilford, Redbridge
2010.08 - 2011.08
- Dealt tactfully with challenging customers, preserving a calm ambience in pharmacy premises.
- Ensured safe disposal of returned or expired medicines, promoting environmental health.
- Managed inventory effectively to avoid shortages or overstock situations, facilitating smooth operations.
- Delivered high-quality customer service to patients, addressing their queries promptly.
- Improved patient medication knowledge by providing comprehensive drug information and counselling.
- Liaised regularly with suppliers for timely delivery of ordered medications and supplies.
- Processed prescriptions in alignment with legal requirements, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Conducted regular stock checks to maintain adequate supply of essential medications.
- Provided advice on over-the-counter remedies for minor ailments, enhancing self-care awareness amongst patients.
- Complied with NHS Pharmacy Regulations and General Pharmaceutical Council standards to protect patient safety.
Registered pharmacy technician
Princess Grace Hospital
City of Westminster, City of London
2008.08 - 2010.07
- Worked under strict guidelines and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained clean and organised work area, promoting a professional atmosphere.
- Improved patient safety by ensuring correct pharmaceutical dispensation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to achieve smooth workflow in high-volume environments.
- Provided comprehensive support to pharmacists during busy periods, increasing productivity levels.
- Managed prescription stock for efficient operation of the pharmacy.
- Liaised effectively between patients and pharmacists ensuring clear communication at all times.
- Conducted regular inventory checks for accurate stock management.
- Maintained detailed patient records with lists of medications and key personal details.
- Instructed on correct use of prescribed medications and warned of potential interactions or contraindications.
- Partnered with clinical teams to understand particulars of orders and accurately fill medications.
Pharmacy dispensing assistant
Ackers Chemist
Swanscombe, Kent
2005.09 - 2008.07
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness within pharmacy for a safe and hygienic working environment.
- Ensured efficient operation of the dispensary with careful stock control.
- Facilitated seamless communication between patients and pharmacists for optimal healthcare provision.
- Provided vital support to pharmacists, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Assisted customers with over-the-counter product selection based on their needs or symptoms, increasing customer satisfaction.
- Answered customer enquiries about medication use, contributing to their wellbeing and health awareness.
- Processed prescriptions accurately for improved patient care.
- Conducted regular inventory checks for efficient stock management.
- Prepared Monitored Dosage Systems (MDSs) to simplify dose management for patients with multiple prescribed medications.
- Dispensed medication accurately against customer prescriptions.
- Stored drugs in line with temperature and security requirements.
Hospital pharmacist
Agha Khan Hospital
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
2002.06 - 2005.03
- Vetted all doctor prescriptions before dispensing medication to reduce errors.
- Conducted comprehensive medicine reviews for optimisation of patient health outcomes.
- Managed medication supply chain efficiently, minimising stock wastage.
- Kept up-to-date with latest pharmacy best practices, maintaining professional competency.
- Improved patient treatment plans by participating in ward rounds.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, enhancing patient care.
- Developed hospital pharmacy procedures in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Advised doctors and nurses on appropriate drug dosage, ensuring optimal therapeutic effect whilst avoiding adverse reactions.
- Monitored pharmacy inventory, promptly reordering low-stock supplies to prevent stock-outs.
- Stored medicines and hospital supplies safely and securely.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital setting to meet daily demand.
- Ensured smooth operations during busy periods by managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Educated healthcare staff on proper administration of drugs, promoting a safer environment for patients.
- Prepared and dispensed Extemporaneous Medications and Sterile Medications for example TPNs, IV bags, Ointments and Creams etc.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Independent Prescribing
Medway School of Pharmacy
Chatham, Kent 2026.04 -
Post Graduate Diploma - Overseas Pharmacist Accreditation Programme
University of Brighton
Brighton 2009.09 - 2010.06
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Karachi
Sindh, Pakistan 1999.07 - 2002.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Pre-Medical
Government Girls College
Karachi, Pakistan 1995.08 - 1997.05
Certificate of Secondary Education - Science
Seven Oaks High School
Karachi, Pakistan 1993.07 - 1995.05
Skills
- Managing pharmacy operations ensuring efficient work flow and service delivery
- Extensive Community pharmacy experience
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
- Delivering pharmacy services including health advice and medication support
- Supporting patients with services provision like contraception, pharmacy first consultation, hypertension case finding, flu vaccination, discharge medicine service, new medicine service,
- Handling customer queries professionally and resolving issues in timely manner
- Managing and maintaining accurate patient records and supporting compliance with healthcare regulations
- Implementing high quality patient care, counselling, medication adherence and compliance
- Mentorship for pharmacy staff for example trainee technicians
- Customer relations management
- Coordinating routine pharmacy tasks, stock control and administrative duties
Affiliations
- Reading
Accomplishments
Best Inpatient Pharmacist in Agha Khan University Hospital (Pakistan) year 2004
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Independent Prescribing
Medway School of Pharmacy
2026.04 -
Pharmacist
Swan Valley Pharmacy
2020.09 - Current
Locum pharmacist
Britannia Pharmacy
2012.03 - 2018.02
Pre-Registration pharmacist
Britannia Pharmacy
2010.08 - 2011.08
Post Graduate Diploma - Overseas Pharmacist Accreditation Programme
University of Brighton
2009.09 - 2010.06
Registered pharmacy technician
Princess Grace Hospital
2008.08 - 2010.07
Pharmacy dispensing assistant
Ackers Chemist
2005.09 - 2008.07
Hospital pharmacist
Agha Khan Hospital
2002.06 - 2005.03
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Karachi
1999.07 - 2002.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Pre-Medical
Government Girls College
1995.08 - 1997.05
Certificate of Secondary Education - Science
Seven Oaks High School
1993.07 - 1995.05