Umar Farooq
Pharmacist AHPRA Reg:PHA0002866277
Mecca
Summary
Experienced and compassionate pharmacist with many years of proven success in diverse settings. Skilled in accurately interpreting and implementing doctors' prescriptions, while providing comprehensive counseling to ensure optimal patient safety. Demonstrates a strong commitment to successful treatment outcomes by diligently avoiding adverse drug interactions. Currently seeking an intern role in community pharmacy in Australia, with the ultimate goal of obtaining full registration as a pharmacist.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Community Pharmacist
Salem Bawazeer Group of Pharmacies
01.2012 - Current
- Responsibilities include a range of care for patients from dispensing medications to monitoring patient health and progress to maximize their response to the medication
- Adhering to professional standards, state and federal legal requirements
- Compounding and filling of prescriptions and coaching the patients about safe use of medicines and their possible side effects
- Enhancing pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems
- Developing strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
- Streamlined prescription filling process for faster service, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Improved patient medication adherence by providing comprehensive counseling and follow-up consultations.
- Assisted in the design of a streamlined drug ordering system for improved inventory control, reducing waste costs.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
Retail Pharmacist
PAK PHARMACY
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with store management team members on merchandising initiatives, boosting sales of non-prescription products.
- Improved patient care by providing accurate medication information and counseling services.
- Maintained effective level of medicines and supplies to meet expected demand.
- Ordered and sold medication and other stock.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by addressing their concerns and providing personalized service.
- Supervised the ordering process for pharmaceuticals while monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking situations.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving..
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
GOMAL UNIVERSITY
PAKISTAN01.2008
Skills
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- FRED DISPENSE +PLUS - Fred IT Group, 2024
- Complementary Medicines Education – BLACKMORES Institute, 2024.
- Allergic Rhinitis and Associated Có morbidities – Australasian College of Pharmacy, 2024.
- Adjunctive Treatment Options for Pain and Inflammation Control – The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, 2024.
- Influenza Vaccination – Department of Health, VICTORIA State Government, 2024.
- Vaccine Errors – Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre, 2024.
- Aged Care Training Passport - Ausmed Passport, June 2024
- Electronic Prescription and Active Script List (MySL) in Community Pharmacy - Australian Digital Health Agency and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, June 2024
- Identification and Management of Acne (Webinar) - Australasian College of Pharmacy, June 2024
- Adjunctive Therapy Options for Women's Common Health Concerns - Australasian College of Pharmacy, June 2024
- Deadly Pharmacist (foundation training for pharmacist working with Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Services course - Pharmaceutical Society of Australia co-designed with NACCHO, July 2024
- Using My Health Record in Community Pharmacy - Australian Digital Health Agency, July 2024
- Medication Errors Webinar- Pharmacozyme. August,2024.
- Enhancing Pharmacist Involvement in Care (EPIC-METOD)- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. September, 2024.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Pashto
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Personal Information
Title: Community Pharmacist
Registration AHPRA: PHA0002866277
Reg no. Saudi Arabia: 12MP0005615
Reg no. Pakistan: 1268-A/2008
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Registered Community Pharmacist
Salem Bawazeer Group of Pharmacies
01.2012 - Current
Retail Pharmacist
PAK PHARMACY
01.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
GOMAL UNIVERSITY
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