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Work history
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Sowmya Boreda

Medway,Kent

Summary

Knowledgeable pharmacy manager and outstanding professional with 8 years of experience in the pharmacy industry in the UK and a Licensed Pharmacist in India. Proven track record of leading successful pharmacy operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional patient care. Skilled in team leadership and optimizing pharmacy workflow processes. Adept at collaborating with healthcare providers, enhancing patient satisfaction, and staying current with industry trends.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant

Core Pharmacy
Dartford, Kent
11.2023 - Current
  • Followed legal and professional standards, maintaining best possible compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Handled sensitive data responsibly adhering to GDPR guidelines at all times.
  • Processed prescriptions efficiently, ensuring all documentation was accurate and complete.
  • Engaged with GPs and local practices to drive service provisions.
  • Maintained continued safe supply of medication in line with best practices.
  • Educated patients on optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility prior to dispensing medications.
  • Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through pharmacy.
  • Ensured safe medication distribution with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Dealt with prescription queries, improving patient care quality.
  • Provided healthcare advice for minor ailments and conditions.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, repeat prescription authorisation and patient information.

Pharmacy Manager

Delmargate Ltd
Sittingbourne, Kent
08.2018 - 10.2023
  • Led equitable, compliant patient-centred pharmacy services.
  • Built and maintained good relationships with local GP surgeries.
  • Maintained safe temperature-controlled drug storage systems.
  • Oversaw day-to-day management of pharmacy and staff to maintain smooth running of all tasks and services.
  • Adapted operational policies and procedures to meet pharmaceutical regulations.
  • Verified accuracy of payment claims for anything covered by the NHS.
  • Provided prescription guidance to patients and supported members of the team in doing same.
  • Managed prescribing and distribution systems to meet operational needs.
  • Confirmed all registers are kept up to date, including controlled drug, private prescription and special orders.
  • Focused on keeping wait time down and oversaw communications with patients.
  • Developed pharmacy sales, services and profitability in cost-effective and safe manner.

Pharmacy Dispenser

Markrise Ltd
Tooting, London
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw inventory to achieve consistent supply levels.
  • Offered best-possible medical advice to customers to improve health conditions.
  • Followed legal and professional standards, maintaining best possible compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Priced and labelled medications with high accuracy.
  • Analysed patient data to accurately forecast stock requirements.
  • Processed repeat prescription requests for large patient base.
  • Checked patient declaration signatures to maintain compliant records.
  • Stored and rotated stock while upholding pharmacy policies.
  • Answered questions and offered advice to inform patients regarding prescription orders.
  • Priced medications, prepared billing information and facilitated transactions for non-prescription medicines.
  • Monitored inventory and purchased orders to maintain consistent stock.
  • Counted pills, labeled bottles and compounded medications before dispensing prescriptions.

Pharmacy Dispenser

Terry's Pharmacy
Ealing, London
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Maintained continued safe supply of medication in line with best practices.
  • Minimised wastage by tracking stock dates.
  • Followed legal and professional standards, maintaining best possible compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Offered best-possible medical advice to customers to improve health conditions.
  • Checked patient declaration signatures to maintain compliant records.
  • Provided bespoke service to patients, accurately meeting healthcare needs and promoting loyalty.

Education

Master of Science - Pharm D

Malla Reddy College of Pharmacy
10.2010 - 10.2016

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Science

Kingston University
London
01.2017 - 09.2018

Skills

  • Pharmacy operations management
  • Drug inventory & restocking management
  • Wellness services
  • Drug utilization review
  • Training and mentoring
  • Pharmacy manager/ Proscript Software
  • Stop Smoking Specialist
  • Microsoft Excel, Word
  • Ethical standards compliance
  • Accuracy Check of Dispensed medication

Certification

Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistants(Buttercups Training)

NVQ Level 2 (NPA)











Smoking Cession



References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant

Core Pharmacy
11.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

Delmargate Ltd
08.2018 - 10.2023

Pharmacy Dispenser

Markrise Ltd
04.2018 - 08.2018

Pharmacy Dispenser

Terry's Pharmacy
01.2017 - 04.2018

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Science

Kingston University
01.2017 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Pharm D

Malla Reddy College of Pharmacy
10.2010 - 10.2016

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