PRAKASH MANI
Sharjah,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Self-motivated and goal -oriented pharmacist with Four years in hospital outpatient and inpatient services , proven in applying JCI medication management standards to enhance patient safety and care quality. Strong communicator and collaborator across departments, skilled in driving compliance and system improvements. Eager to join your team and contribute expertise.
Overview
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Certification
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Languages
Work history
SHA Licensed Pharmacist
Zulekha Hospital
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
01 2025 - 2026.07
- Expertly Dispense Prescribed Medications with precision,Ensuring accurate dosage and providing essential guidance on proper administration to patients.
- Efficiently oversee storage, Distribution & Inventory Management of Medications, Guaranteeing optimal handling and availability within hospital.
- Educate patients and caregivers on medication protocols, including usage instructions, potential side effects and any necessary precautions for optimal safety.
- Handling,dispensing,documentation and inventory control of narcotic and controlled drugs during absence of Chief pharmacist in accordance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Prepared Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions and performed sterile compounding using aseptic techniques, adhering to strict medication safety protocols.
- Adverse Reactions and interactions and taking measures to prevent and manage them. This includes involvement in safety protocols and quality assurance programs.
- Conduct comprehensive medication reconciliation to ensure continuity of care and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Dispense discharge medications to patients accurately according to discharge summary.
- Responsible for checking drug expiration dates in pharmacy, buffer stock across various departments and crash carts on monthly basis to ensure effectiveness of medication therapy.
- Dealing with different Axios programes for charity patients and maintaining proper documentation for clearance.
- Taking insurance approvals for medications online via concerned pharmacy portals (Riyati, E-claim, Nano PBM, Pulse, Open jet, PBM).
- Excellent knowledge in handling of National platform For controlled medicine (NPCM).
- Manage pharmacy inventory and reorder supplies as needed.
- Conducted chemotherapy order verification for all chemotherapy medication orders entered by healthcare providers, ensuring dose accuracy and patient safety.
- Contributes to monitoring key performance indicators (KPI) and developing action plans as required.
- Participates in quality management activities, Hospital Quality and Audit Programs, and evaluates impact of new practices.
Inpatient Pharmacist
Apollo Hospital
Chennai, India
06 2022 - 07 2024
- Checked prescriptions to identify and resolve errors, verifying appropriateness for individual patients.
- Processed and dispensed prescriptions & Labelled medication with dose and administration guidance.
- Monitored pharmacy inventory, promptly reordering low-stock supplies to prevent stock-outs.
- Stored medication according to specific temperature instructions..
- Prepared chemotherapy dilutions and assisted oncology team with flow rate calculations, ensuring accurate and safe chemotherapy administration.
- Recorded accurate information on narcotics held and issued to maintain legal compliance.
- Monitored and reported adverse drug reactions (ADR) systematically, maintaining compliance with JCI audit requirements and national pharmacovigilance standards.
- Provided structured patient counselling and medication education to patients and their families, improving medication adherence and health literacy.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) - Full Time
Dr.MGR medical University
Chennai , India Skills
- Inpatient Medication Management
Medication Reconcilliation
Prescription Auditing & Verification
Sterile Compounding (TPN)
Chemo preparation
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Formulary Management
Insurance (PBM) approvals
Pharmacoeconomic Analysis
Controlled Drug Handling
ADR Monitoring & Reporting
Dose Calculation
Counselling & Education
JCI Accreditation Compliance
Inventory & Expiry Management
Good Leadership Skills
Team Handling
Good Communication Skills
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Native
Malayalam
Intermediate
Timeline
SHA Licensed Pharmacist
Zulekha Hospital
01 2025 - 2026.07
Inpatient Pharmacist
Apollo Hospital
06 2022 - 07 2024
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) - Full Time
Dr.MGR medical University