Madiha Fatima
Perth,WA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Pharmacist
Holy family hospital
Karachi, Sindh
07.2014 - 05.2018
- Provided medication and pharmaceutical services to inpatients and outpatients.
- Maintained accurate records of medications dispensed, including dosage information, patient instructions, and cost.
- Ordered, stocked, labeled, and stored drugs in accordance with hospital policies.
- Evaluated prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Counseled patients on drug interactions, side effects, dosage regimens, storage requirements, and other related matters.
- Monitored drug therapies by reviewing patient profiles and providing feedback to physicians regarding therapeutic outcomes.
- Performed quality assurance activities such as checking for outdated medications or expired products.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations related to the storage of controlled substances.
- Assisted in the development of new pharmacy protocols or processes to improve safety standards or efficiency levels.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans or review pharmacological treatments.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Conducted research projects related to clinical topics such as drug utilization reviews or adverse drug reactions reporting.
- Reviewed requests for medication refills from physicians and authorized refills when appropriate according to hospital policy guidelines.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper techniques for labeling prescriptions accurately.
- Utilized automated dispensing systems such as Pyxis machines effectively while ensuring accuracy of inventory counts.
- Collaborated with nursing staff members on issues such as administering certain medications safely or monitoring patient progress following treatment.
- Communicated with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues.
- Reviewed physician orders to assess accuracy and safety.
- Maintained patient drug histories.
- Prepared medications and conducted quality checks.
- Checked for completeness of all new labels and refill labels.
- Coordinated with medical staff to manage medication shortages, finding suitable alternatives without compromising care.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring accurate medication dispensing and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient medication profiles for drug-drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
- Administered vaccinations and provided patient counseling on immunization schedules and potential side effects.
- Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
Floor Pharmacist
National medical centre
Karachi, Sindh
10.2012 - 03.2014
Education
Pharm D (doctor of Pharmacy) - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hamdard University
Karachi12-2011
Internship - Clinical Pharmacy
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Karachi01-2011
Internship - Clinical pharmacy
National Institute of Bonemarrow & Transplantation
Karachi06-2010
Skills
- Order review
- Verifying inventory
- Medication safety
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient education and counseling
- Pharmaceutical Compounding
- Interpreting orders
- Dispensing Medications
- Patient Counseling
- Order transcription
Timeline
Hospital Pharmacist
Holy family hospital
07.2014 - 05.2018
Floor Pharmacist
National medical centre
10.2012 - 03.2014
Pharm D (doctor of Pharmacy) - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hamdard University
Internship - Clinical Pharmacy
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Internship - Clinical pharmacy
National Institute of Bonemarrow & Transplantation