Summary
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Rochelle Garambas

Rochelle Garambas

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Detail-oriented pharmacy professional with extensive expertise in medication dispensing, prescription analysis, and pharmaceutical calculations. Proficient in drug utilization reviews, and pharmacy software systems, ensuring accurate patient record management and inventory control. Excels in patient counselling, drug storage procedures, and both community and hospital pharmacy practices. Adept at fostering positive customer relations while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Committed to advancing healthcare delivery through precision and patient-focused care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

Bellaroma Specialty Hospital
Dubai
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Improved patient satisfaction with thorough advice on over-the-counter treatments.
  • Liaised closely with GPs and other healthcare providers, ensuring seamless patient care coordination.
  • Participated in public health campaigns within the local community; promoted healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Assisted in training junior staff members, contributing to an efficient work environment.
  • Handled complaints tactfully and efficiently; maintained customer satisfaction levels.
  • Kept accurate records of all dispensed items, adhering strictly to legal requirements.
  • Advised patients on potential side effects or interactions with other drugs; increased awareness.
  • Checked dosages carefully prior to dispensing prescriptions; ensured patient safety.
  • Provided comprehensive consultations with patients for improved understanding of their medication regimes.
  • Undertook regular continuing professional development activities to maintain high professional standards.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication information and advice.
  • Managed stock effectively, preventing shortages of key medications.
  • Maintained a clean and organised pharmacy, enhancing efficiency within the workplace.
  • Ensured accuracy in dispensing prescriptions, ensuring safety for patients.
  • Optimised workflow processes to enhance productivity within the team.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care.
  • Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
  • Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through pharmacy.
  • Advised patients on pharmaceutical products and potential side effects for medications.
  • Received prescriptions and checked against medical histories, safeguarding patient health and safety.
  • Informed patients of best methods for managing chronic conditions and most appropriate ways for taking prescriptions.
  • Trained and mentored junior pharmacy staff to increase team productivity and efficacy.
  • Adhered to strict data confidentiality practices to safeguard patient information.
  • Labelled medication with dose and administration guidance.
  • Kept up-to-date prescription records for reliable reference.
  • Advised patients on drug incompatibility and contraindications, minimising likelihood of ill effects.

Pharmacist

Kamimura
Baguio, Philippines
01.2018 - 04.2022

Dispensed medicines and advised on prescriptions

Handling patient queries regarding medications/patient counseling.

Selling and expanding the sale of (OTC) over-the-counter medicines.

Recommendation of drug therapy changes when appropriate.

Checking of drug expiration during distribution.

Daily update of inventory information.

Maintaining of a record of purchases and sales of drugs.

Compliance with all of a record of purchases and sales of drugs.

Compounding paper tabs as per prescription instructions.



Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Saint Louis University
Baguio Philippines
06.2012 - 10.2017

Skills

  • Medication dispensing
  • Prescription analysis
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Drug utilisation reviews
  • Pharmacy software proficiency
  • Patient record management
  • Inventory control
  • Patient counselling
  • Drug storage procedures
  • Community pharmacy experience
  • Hospital pharmacy practice
  • Customer relations
  • Drug interaction assessment

Languages

English
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Certification

December 28, 2023

  • Influenza prevention and control (World Health Organization Emergencies Program)

December 15, 2024

  • Basic Life Support (Conducted by American Heart Association)



Seminars Attended

December 10,2015

  • On this corner: Busting Out Myths On OTC Products A Seminar on Non-Prescription Medications

May 2,2017

  • R.A. 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and Related Topics

July 8, 2015

  • Anti-Sexual Harassment Law”(R.A. 7877)

TRAININGS UNDERTAKEN AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT EXP.

May-June 2016

  • Intern - St. Louis University Hospital of the Sacred Heart

July-August 2015

  • Intern - Swisspharma Research, Laboratories Inc. Cabuyao City, Laguna, Philippines

April-May 2014

  • Mercury Drug Centermall Baguio Centermall, Baguio City, Philippines



Timeline

Pharmacist

Bellaroma Specialty Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2025

Pharmacist

Kamimura
01.2018 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Saint Louis University
06.2012 - 10.2017
Rochelle Garambas