Sebastian Boateng
Pharmacist
Edinburgh
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist with commitment to ensuring employee productivity, efficiency and safety. Comfortable reporting to upper management and implementing organisational and structural changes. Experience handling budgets and cash flow. Trusted professional offers medical expertise to provide sound advice on healthcare matters. Builds trust and positive rapport with patients and family members, promoting patient-centred approach. Communicates in calm, accessible manner to enable patient understanding. Trustworthy Pharmacist with many years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines. Expert clinical Pharmacist bringing more than fifteen (15) years of expertise in pharmaceutical industry. Effectively manages assignments and team members. Dedicated to self-development to provide expectation-exceeding service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Dispenser
Bristo Square Pharmacy And Travel Clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Selling over the counter medicines
- Maintaining electronic patient information
- Receiving prescriptions
- Processing of prescription requests
- Dispensing of prescriptions
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Adult Care Worker
CrossReach
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Ensured safety of clients by conducting regular facility inspections and implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through compassionate communication and active listening skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in adult care work.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Locum Pharmacist
Union Square Pharmacy
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided a range of services to customers, including blood pressure monitoring and weight management planning
- Ensured customers leaves the pharmacy feeling informed and confident about their choices in healthcare needs by providing expert and informative advice
- Kept updates on the latest treatments, outbreaks and other important medical information to provide up to date information to customers and patients
- Checked labels and dosage before dispensing by ensuring medicines matches prescription’s descriptions
- Conducts consultations with customers to diagnose minor illnesses and make recommendations on over-the-counter treatment options
- Inform customers on side effects, correct dosage and proper storage of over-the-counter medicines
- Accurately filled more than 1000+ prescriptions every week
- Provided patient counselling regarding OTC medications
- Provided prescription intervention services and arranged delivery of prescription medicines to patients
- Maintained relevant stock by adhering to control principles and proactively driving down holdings to optimise stock levels
- Delivered pharmaceutical care to meet patients' health and well-being, continuously evaluating services and procedures to make improvements
- Complied with Pharmacy Council standards and other relevant guidelines to provide safe pharmaceutical services and minimise risks
- Worked collaboratively and supportively to superintendent pharmacist and pharmacy manager to facilitate smooth operations and quality customer service
- Stayed current with pharmacy practices, new drugs and drug applications and interactions to avoid prescription errors
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Doctor of Pharmacy House Officer
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Communicate with other prescribers about patients’ prescriptions Formulation of chemotherapy for cancer patients Review patient’s prescription before dispensing medications to patients Counsel patients Offer advice to clinicians on possible drug-drug, drug-food interactions Reconciliation of prescriptions Dispense medication Interact with patients and family about the therapies being offered to them Maintain medication stock at the chemo unit at all times
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Collaborated with public health agencies on community outreach programs promoting wellness initiatives targeting specific population needs.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development by actively participating in continuing education courses, workshops, and seminars related to clinical practice advancements.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical processes and enhance overall patient care standards.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, clear communication, and empathetic bedside manner.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care options for terminally ill patients while respecting their individual preferences regarding treatment measures.
- Enhanced collaboration among healthcare team members for optimal patient care delivery.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Developed innovative treatment strategies to address complex medical cases, resulting in significant health improvements for patients.
- Evaluated previously prescribed interventions for successes or failures and adjusted strategies.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Liaised between medical practitioners and patients to facilitate medication refills and dosage adjustments
- Provided prescription intervention services and arranged delivery of prescription medicines to patients
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough medication therapy management and providing appropriate recommendations.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by assisting with inventory management and medication dispensing processes.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reconciliation reviews during transitions of care to reduce risk of adverse drug events.
- Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Continually expanded clinical knowledge base by attending educational seminars, webinars, workshops, and completing self-directed learning modules.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing formulary changes, ensuring timely updates to electronic health records systems for accurate prescribing information.
- Prepared detailed case presentations for weekly clinical rounds, fostering collaborative learning among peers and preceptors.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Evaluated emerging therapies as part of a multidisciplinary committee tasked with updating hospital formulary guidelines based on current evidence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care plans.
Locum Pharmacist
Good Example Pharmacy
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided a range of services to customers, including blood pressure monitoring and weight management planning
- Ensured customers left pharmacies feeling informed and confident about healthcare needs by providing expert and informative advice
- Conducted medicine management tasks, including ordering, measuring, labelling and dispensing without difficulty
- Delivered efficient dispensary operations while ensuring dispensing losses were minimal
- Kept updated on the latest treatments, outbreaks and other important medical information to provide up to date advice to customers
- Interpreted doctor prescriptions without difficulty
- Checked labels and dosage before dispensing, ensuring medicines matched prescription descriptions
- Conducted consultations with customers to help with diagnosing illnesses and make recommendations on over-the-counter medicines
- Ordered medical, office and other supplies according to expected pharmacy needs
- Informed customers on side effects, correct dosage and proper storage of over-the-counter medicines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Liaised between medical practitioners and patients to facilitate medication refills and dosage adjustments
- Informed customers on side effects, correct dosage and proper storage of over-the-counter medicines
- Provided prescription intervention services and arranged delivery of prescription medicines to patients
- Communicated with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues.
Medical Representative
Novartis
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Delivered product presentations and live tests to demonstrate product usability, highlights and successes
- Used excellent negotiation and persuasion techniques to obtain best prices for medical products
- Attended medical product conventions to remain updated on medical industry trends and developments
- Scheduled appointments with pharmacists, doctors and other medical professionals to promote new products and deliver presentations.
- Tracked customer and supply chain details for precise and timely fulfillment.
- Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained sales tracking reports to support operational enhancements and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted market research on competitor products and services, informing tailored sales pitches and strategies.
- Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.
- Advocated for patients'' needs within the company by communicating valuable feedback from healthcare professionals regarding our products.
- Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Demonstrated comprehensive product expertise during sales calls, addressing client questions with confidence and authority.
- Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Networked at events and by phone to expand business profits and revenues.
- Increased patient engagement by developing personalized medical presentations and informative materials.
- Branded products through effective salesmanship and maintained long-term relationships with clients.
- Coordinated closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of sales efforts across the organization.
- Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events, and building rapport with clients.
- Leveraged proven sales methods to increase revenue and surpass sales objectives.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Medical Sales Representative
Mega LifeSciences Pty.Limited
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Worked efficiently to target large sales territories, securing accounts within public and private healthcare settings
- Assessed client needs and made targeted product recommendations to build trust and increase revenue
- Represented the brand at corporate conferences and events, networking strategically to build revenue opportunities
- Analysed data and market conditions and adjusted sales pitches.
Retail Supervisor
kinapharma Limited
02.2006 - 09.2010
- Monitored shelve stocks of medication and product displays and outlined methods of shifting slow inventory and arranging displayed items for maximum sales
- Evaluated supply and availability of drug products from pharmaceutical wholesalers and requisitioned items to replace depleted products, storing excess inventory for forecasted demand growth
- Conducted inventory checks to identify low-stock drugs and worked with pharmacy managers in scheduling shipments to backstop inventory shortages
- Employed sales skills to determine visitors' needs, recommending and selling additional products for increased revenue
- Handled clients' complaints with excellent knowledge of compensation procedures and return policies
- Delegated fulfilment of orders to staff and observed order processing activities, suggesting improved tracking and clearing methods
- Acquired knowledge of drug products and provided expert advice and product information to facilitate purchases
- Maintained store presentation standards with attractive merchandise displays and clean, tidy and well-organised shop floor
- Utilised exceptional customer service skills to create welcoming atmosphere for visitors
- Conducted regular store inspections to evaluate cleaning, visual merchandising and shelf dressing required
- Managed the ordering of store's inventory on, when requested by Pharmacy manager.
National Service Person
KNUST Hospital
12.2004 - 08.2005
- Identified and counted drugs for new prescriptions and refills under pharmacist supervision
- Supported pharmacists with local medication delivery and accurate record-keeping of patient services
- Demonstrated assistant duties and best practices to new staff members.
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Bomso Clinic
07.2002 - 12.2005
- Consulted with Pharmacists on cheaper alternatives of client medication
- Checked, rotated and disposed of expired stock in line with pharmacy policy
- Recorded all operations and dispensed medication
- Checked, organised, labelled, recorded and dispensed patient prescriptions
- Prepared medication labels with item name and quantity
- Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return
- Supported chemist in preparing prescriptions daily
- Maintained pharmacy counter and related areas in clean, neat and organised fashion
- Helped pharmacy staff prepare medications and fill orders
- Communicated with medical officers to obtain refills on patients' behalf
- Delivered controlled drugs to wards, departments and patients accurately and securely.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti07.2021
Higher National Diploma - Dispensing Technology
Kumasi Polytechnic
Kumasi, Ashanti12.2004
SSCE - General Science
Asanteman Secondary Senior School
Kumasi, Ashanti01.2000
Skills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Medication dispensing and immunizing
- Interpreting orders
- Directing pharmacy operations
- Identifying Medication Reactions
- Medication Therapy Management
- Drug Ordering & Storage
- Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention
- Prescription Filling
- Inventory Management
- Drug Efficacy
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Medication expertise
- FDA and ICH Guidelines
Affiliations
- Member, Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH)
- Young Pharmacist Association-PSGH
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist -
- Clinical Research Associate
- Pharmacists In Immunisation
Timeline
Pharmacy Dispenser
Bristo Square Pharmacy And Travel Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Adult Care Worker
CrossReach
04.2023 - 08.2023
Locum Pharmacist
Union Square Pharmacy
03.2022 - 01.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy House Officer
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2022
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2021
Locum Pharmacist
Good Example Pharmacy
11.2020 - 01.2022
Medical Representative
Novartis
09.2012 - 09.2015
Medical Sales Representative
Mega LifeSciences Pty.Limited
10.2010 - 08.2012
Retail Supervisor
kinapharma Limited
02.2006 - 09.2010
National Service Person
KNUST Hospital
12.2004 - 08.2005
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Bomso Clinic
07.2002 - 12.2005
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Higher National Diploma - Dispensing Technology
Kumasi Polytechnic
SSCE - General Science
Asanteman Secondary Senior School
- Registered Pharmacist -
- Clinical Research Associate
- Pharmacists In Immunisation
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