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VIVIAN FILGUERAS

Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon

Summary

Board Certified Pharmacist with extensive work experience in retail and hospital pharmacy. Career marked by 14 years of experience overseeing pharmacy operations, working closely with healthcare professionals and other pharmacy staff for the welfare of patients. Demonstrated expertise in medication regimen. Responsible and ethical approach to work, ensuring compliance with the standards and regulations.


As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, I worked for 14 plus years in a military hospital in Saudi Arabia. Broad knowledge and expertise in compounding sterile and non-sterile pharmacy preparations. Worked diligently in pharmacy operations, supervising and training pharmacy technicians. Coordinate with clinical pharmacists for a continuous workflow,

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Pharmacist

Jeffreal Pharma/Shawn Pharma Drugstore
03.2017 - 12.2024


  • Dispensed prescription medicines safely and accurately.
  • Checked dosage and ensured that medicines are correctly and safely supplied, labeled, and stored.
  • Liased with doctors about prescription.
  • Sold over-the-counter medicines and advised on their appropriate use.
  • Informed patients about possible side effects and interactions with other medicines or treatment.
  • Supervised other staff for ordering, delivery, receipt of stocks, inventory and proper arrangement of stocks.
  • Properly disposed out-of-date medicines.
  • Managed, supervised and trained pharmacy support staff.
  • Kept up to date with current pharmacy practice, new medications and their use.
  • Wrote policies, guidelines and protocols for pharmacy operations.
  • Attended seminars and trainings related to and for the benefit of the pharmacy.

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Armed Forces Hospitals Programme
03.1992 - 09.2007
  • Prepared calculations and compounded total parenteral nutrition solution and other IV solutions using aseptic technique tailored for a patient.
  • Compounded eye and ear preparations, galenicals and liquid oral preparations as requested by the prescriber for in-patients use.
  • Prepared and dispensed controlled and non-controlled prescriptions and refill requests for in-patients through a unit-dose dispensing.
  • System-tracking and keeping records of inventory.
  • Trained pharmacy technicians in all pharmacy work.
  • Worked in collaboration with clinical pharmacists regarding drug information, dispensing and compounding.
  • Maintained records of daily statistics, expired drugs and inventory.

Hospital Pharmacist

Prieto Diaz Municipal Hospital,
11.1988 - 03.1992
  • Dispensed prescriptions that were checked for complete data to correct dosage.
  • Refilled stocks in the nursing station for night shift's use.
  • Ordered and received medicines and medical supplies.
  • Kept records of daily prescriptions and inventory.
  • In-charged of the procurement planning of the hospital.
  • Attended trainings and seminars relevant to hospital operations.

Retail Sales Associate

MERCURY DRUG CORPORATION (Franchise)
05.1986 - 08.1988
  • Did the final checking of every prescription dispensed.
  • Ordered and received stock supplies.
  • Managed weekly and annual inventory.
  • Kept supplies and records of regulated medications.
  • Attended trainings and seminars related to the pharmacy.

Hospital Pharmacist

Aquinas University Hospital
05.1982 - 01.1983
  • Dispensed medications for in-patients use.
  • Liased with healthcare professionals.
  • Kept records of prescriptions and inventory.
  • Ordered and received medicines and medical supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University
Metra, Manila, Philippines

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Active listening skills
  • The ability to develop a rapport and inspire trust with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals
  • Strong teamwork and leadership abilities
  • Commitment to patient welfare
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Commercial and business management awareness
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Proficient in pharmaceutical calculations
  • Thorough knowledge of pharmacy law and regulations
  • Confident decision-making skills and the willingness to take responsibility and manage risks
  • Inventory management
  • Computer proficient

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Advanced (C1)
Filipino
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Retail Pharmacist

Jeffreal Pharma/Shawn Pharma Drugstore
03.2017 - 12.2024

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Armed Forces Hospitals Programme
03.1992 - 09.2007

Hospital Pharmacist

Prieto Diaz Municipal Hospital,
11.1988 - 03.1992

Retail Sales Associate

MERCURY DRUG CORPORATION (Franchise)
05.1986 - 08.1988

Hospital Pharmacist

Aquinas University Hospital
05.1982 - 01.1983

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Centro Escolar University

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