Marie Kristine Charisse Atienza
Registered Pharmacist
Alegria, Surigao Del Norte
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 8 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Pharmacist Manager
Medsavers Drugstore
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Operated cash register and performed front counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Kept prescription drugs and controlled substances safe and secure in pharmacy.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to minimize waste and maximize cost savings.
Company Pharmacist
Dokparma, Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
Hospital Pharmacist
MIRANDA HOSPITAL
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
- Participated in medication utilization evaluations to identify areas for potential improvement in prescribing practices among clinicians.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient workflow strategies and inventory control measures.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
Company Pharmacist
Generika Drugstore
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Southwestern University
Urgello St., Cebu City 06.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy, Philippines
LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY
Cagayan De Oro 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy, Philippines
University of Bohol
Bohol, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Medication dispensing
Patient education and counseling
Managing products
Drug inventory management
Maintaining records
Pharmacy Inventory and Recordkeeping
Directing pharmacy operations
Dispensing medications
Reviewing prescriptions
Verifying orders
Customer Service and Communication Skills
Timeline
Pharmacist Manager
Medsavers Drugstore
08.2020 - Current
Company Pharmacist
Dokparma, Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2019
Hospital Pharmacist
MIRANDA HOSPITAL
06.2017 - 03.2018
Company Pharmacist
Generika Drugstore
04.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Southwestern University
06.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy, Philippines
LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy, Philippines
University of Bohol
04.2001 -