BRIDGET ASCAÑO
Pharmacist
City of Santa Rosa
Summary
Pharmaceutical professional with comprehensive background in order fulfillment, operations management and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance outcomes through collaboration and adaptation to evolving consumer needs. Strong expertise in pharmacology, prescription accuracy, and patient counseling. Reliable team player with results-driven approach and excellent communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Pharmacist
Xpress Path Inc., Gate 1, Unilab Pharmacampus
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for ensuring the company adheres to the standards and requirements set by the Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory authorities.
- Ensure the warehouse operates in accordance with FDA regulations to guarantee that all products meet the highest quality standards before distribution.
- Responsible for generating purchase orders and managing the receipt of incoming inventory shipments.
- Manage and coordinate all activities related to warehouse logistics and order fulfillment processes.
- Oversee and enhance the performance and efficiency of platforms and system operations.
- Accountable for inspecting and assessing returned products to determine whether they meet quality standards for reuse or should be discarded.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
- Makes certain that the warehouse is adequately staffed to process and complete all orders in line with platform requirements.
- Monitors and confirms the attendance records and billing details for the 36 team members under my supervision.
- Collaborates closely with the Demand Planner and Operations Lead to prevent inventory discrepancies and maintain results within the defined accuracy margins.
Company Pharmacist/Quality Assurance Head
Unistar Asia Manufacturing Corporation
01.2021
- Monitored compliance and implementation of guidelines on product approvals or rejections to ensure product quality, meeting specifications and ensure readily available and adequate corrective measures in cases of non-compliance or out of specifications results.
- Conducted testing, approval, or rejection of environment, starting materials, bulk, finished products under development, and products under stability studies within specified limits and standards.
- Provided administrative and technical direction in resolving technical problems with assurance of meeting technical specifications, master files, batch manufacturing records, working instructions etc.
- Liaised with the suppliers for accreditation procedures and preventive maintenance of machines to ensure continuous operation thereof.
- Provided Certificate of Analysis for Finished products.
- Maintained various records of Retention Samples, Cleaning of Area, Pest Control and Batch Numbering issuances
Regulatory Pharmacist
Handog Industrial Gases and Distribution Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensured compliance with applicable government rules and regulations
- Ensured that all the items released are of utmost quality
- Ensured that all refilled medical gases cylinders released to the customers passed the criteria specifications per product
- Monitored and maintained the efficacy of the apparatus and equipment needed for the process of refilling of gases
- Compiled and submitted all the documents needed by the regulatory bodies
- Monitored activities pertaining the installation or construction of pollution source and control facilities
- Supervised the proper operation and maintenance of pollution control facilities of the establishment
- Handled other matters of environmental concerns as required by the employer
Manager/Pharmacist
Chemcare Pharmacies
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Fulfilled all statutory and professional duties of a registered pharmacist
- Practice and application of store rules and procedures to maximize turnover, to maintain and improve the profitability of the business
- Ensured that the shop is open for trading and dispensing prescriptions during the registered hours of business
- Supervised and performed dispensing of a consistently high standard
- Ensured that counter prescribing is of the highest professional standard and that any member of the general public requesting or seeking help or advice is dealt with promptly, in a friendly, helpful and professional manner
- Fostered and maintained good working relations with other primary health care professionals especially Doctors, Nurses, Receptionists, Dentists and Health Visitors
- Ensured the smooth running of branch operations and promotions. Ensured that all stocks required has been ordered and delivered in the store
- Ensured that all items delivered are displayed strategically and aesthetically. Every staff should know the complete information regarding the products available
Pharmacist
Mercury Drug Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Filling, Dispensing and Compounding of prescription and gives relevant information thru Pharmacy Counselling
- In charge of collecting and recording of prescriptions in the Record Books
- Dispensed Dangerous Drugs strictly in accordance with the law with sound judgment and care
- Prepared all the necessary reports needed to be submitted every month
- Prepares folding boxes, bottles, labels and other materials needed in the section
- Repacked tablets and chemicals with accuracy and ensures fast service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
España, Manila05-2011
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa Science And Technology Highschool
Santa Rosa, Province Of Laguna, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
- Attention to details
- Analytical Skills
- Management Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Leadership
- Decision Making
- Pharmacy operations management
- Inventory and Recordkeeping
- Order Fulfillment and Management
References
LALAINE S., CAPALAD, District Manager, +639688521910, Mercury Drug Corporation
Core Competencies
- Proficient in MS Office Applications
- Can drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles
- Learning/ Adaptability Skills
- Teamwork Skills
Timeline
Warehouse Pharmacist
Xpress Path Inc., Gate 1, Unilab Pharmacampus
01.2021 - Current
Company Pharmacist/Quality Assurance Head
Unistar Asia Manufacturing Corporation
01.2021
Regulatory Pharmacist
Handog Industrial Gases and Distribution Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Manager/Pharmacist
Chemcare Pharmacies
01.2019 - 01.2020
Pharmacist
Mercury Drug Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa Science And Technology Highschool
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
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