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Shila Wahab

Shila Wahab

London

Summary

Experienced Pharmacy Dispenser skilled in managing busy chemist operations for growing customer bases. Communicates and collaborates well to achieve productive counter and dispensary operations. Adheres to policies and procedures for safe, compliant patient services.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Locum
London
01.2024 - Current
  • Collected blood samples, selecting appropriate vacutainer tubes, syringes and needles for collection.
  • Respected confidentiality and privacy, keeping all personal and health data secure.
  • Labelled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and collection time.
  • Prepared collected samples for transport to laboratory within strict timelines.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality while handling sensitive medical information.

Pharmacy dispenser

Zen Locum/ Locum Prime/ Locate a Locum
London
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained patient confidentiality while handling sensitive medical information.
  • Processed and dispensed prescriptions to doctors' instructions.
  • Answered questions and offered advice to inform patients regarding prescription orders.
  • Educated patients about correct medication dosage and storage.
  • Processed repeat prescription requests for large patient base.
  • Followed legal and professional standards, maintaining best possible compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Counted pills, labeled bottles and compounded medications before dispensing prescriptions.
  • Offered best-possible medical advice to customers to improve health conditions.

Sales assistant

Harrods
London
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Worked energetically to maintain efficient operations during peak trading hours.
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.

Pharmacy dispenser

Savemain Pharmacy
London
11.2021 - 01.2024
  • Maintained patient confidentiality while handling sensitive medical information.
  • Processed and dispensed prescriptions to doctors' instructions.
  • Answered questions and offered advice to inform patients regarding prescription orders.
  • Educated patients about correct medication dosage and storage.
  • Processed repeat prescription requests for large patient base.
  • Followed legal and professional standards, maintaining best possible compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Counted pills, labeled bottles and compounded medications before dispensing prescriptions.
  • Monitored inventory and purchased orders to maintain consistent stock.
  • Engaged with GPs and local practices to drive service provisions.
  • Priced and labelled medications with high accuracy.

Sales assistant

Reiss
London
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Worked energetically to maintain efficient operations during peak trading hours.

Vaccinator/Dispenser

Nima Pharmacy
Stoneleigh, Surrey
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Administer vaccines to patients following established protocols.
  • Verify patient identity and review medical histories to determine eligibility.
  • Provide information to patients about the vaccine, including potential side effects and benefits.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records of vaccinations administered.
  • Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after vaccination.

Volunteer support worker

Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation
London
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Translated written documents accurately with linguistic precision.
  • Proofread and edited translated materials to maintain language quality and consistency.
  • Proofread translated texts to meet interpretation quality standards.
  • Prepared documentation in multiple languages for official use.

Vaccinator

South Ealing Pharmacy
London
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Administer vaccines to patients following established protocols.
  • Verify patient identity and review medical histories to determine eligibility.
  • Provide information to patients about the vaccine, including potential side effects and benefits.


  • Prepare and maintain accurate records of vaccinations administered.
  • Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after vaccination.

English teacher

Brainmaps
Wenzhou
05.2016 - 09.2020
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
  • Prepared students to take official exams, achieving high success rate.
  • Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
  • Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
  • Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.

English teacher

St. Paul English Academy
Wenzhou
06.2015 - 09.2020
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
  • Prepared students to take official exams, achieving high success rate.
  • Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
  • Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Set and marked written and spoken language exams.

Hospitality establishment receptionist

Manicomio
London
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Greeted guests and facilitated check-in and check-out procedures.
  • Greeted customers warmly, aiming to provide positive, smooth check-in experiences.
  • Scheduled and made reservations for guests using hotel and management software.
  • Managed guest bookings and enquiries accurately and efficiently for continued customer satisfaction.

Education

Master of Science - Pharmacy

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
09/2022 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Science

College of North West London
London
09/2014 - 05/2015

Doctor of Medicine - MBBS

Wenzhou Medical University
Wenzhou, China
09/2015 - 10/2020

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics

ISW Gasthuislaan
Netherlands
09/2011 - 05/2013

GCSEs - General

ISW Madeweg
Netherlands
09/2005 - 06/2010

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Accurate dispensing
  • Calculating doses
  • Sales expertise
  • Dispensary management

Languages

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Persian
Native
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate
Urdu
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Locum
01.2024 - Current

Pharmacy dispenser

Zen Locum/ Locum Prime/ Locate a Locum
01.2024 - Current

Sales assistant

Harrods
06.2023 - 05.2024

Sales assistant

Reiss
05.2022 - 12.2023

Vaccinator/Dispenser

Nima Pharmacy
12.2021 - 12.2023

Pharmacy dispenser

Savemain Pharmacy
11.2021 - 01.2024

Volunteer support worker

Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation
03.2021 - 01.2023

Vaccinator

South Ealing Pharmacy
02.2021 - 12.2022

Hospitality establishment receptionist

Manicomio
01.2018 - 10.2018

English teacher

Brainmaps
05.2016 - 09.2020

English teacher

St. Paul English Academy
06.2015 - 09.2020

Master of Science - Pharmacy

Kingston University
09/2022 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Science

College of North West London
09/2014 - 05/2015

Doctor of Medicine - MBBS

Wenzhou Medical University
09/2015 - 10/2020

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics

ISW Gasthuislaan
09/2011 - 05/2013

GCSEs - General

ISW Madeweg
09/2005 - 06/2010
Shila Wahab