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Kenneth Karanja

Pharmacist
Naivasha

Summary

Dynamic Pharmacist with a proven track record at Pharmaplus Pharmaceuticals, where I streamlined prescription processes and significantly improved patient care through comprehensive medication therapy management. Expert in pharmacy inventory and recordkeeping, I excel in customer education and counseling, fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers. My leadership reduced medication errors and enhanced operational efficiency, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Pharmacist

Kancare Pharmacy
11.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
  • Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
  • Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
  • Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
  • Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
  • Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
  • Strengthened community health, delivering informative presentations on medication safety and disease prevention.
  • Improved pharmacy efficiency with implementation of innovative inventory management system, reducing waste and ensuring medication availability.
  • Led quality assurance efforts, maintaining pharmacy accreditation and compliance with health regulations.
  • Enhanced patient safety by accurately dispensing and reviewing over thousands of prescriptions, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
  • Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
  • Increased immunization rates in the community by administering vaccinations during flu season.
  • Implemented medication therapy management programs, resulting in improved patient adherence to prescribed medications.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
  • Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
  • Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Pharmacist

Pharmaplus Pharmaceuticals
12.2022 - 09.2024
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
  • Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
  • Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
  • Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
  • Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
  • Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
  • Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
  • Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
  • Implemented medication therapy management programs, resulting in improved patient adherence to prescribed medications.

Education

Bachelor - Pharmacy

Mount Kenya University
Thika
08.2024

Skills

Pharmacy Inventory and Recordkeeping

Identifying Counter-Indicated Drugs

Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders

Medication Therapy Management

Storage procedures

Regulatory standards

Confidentiality and HIPAA

Pharmaceutical sales and services

Customer service, education and counseling

Loss prevention controls

Compounding skills

Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness

Drug inventory management

Safety understanding

Dispensing medications

Software trained

Operations support

Process improvements

Drug safety

Maintaining records

Staff Training

Directing pharmacy operations

Medication dispensing

Drug utilization review

Audit Support

Educating patients

Board inspections familiarity

Documentation skills

Verifying orders

Reviewing prescriptions

Patient education and counseling

Interaction monitoring

Preparing Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounds

Overseeing technicians

Interests

Football Fan,Reads Novels, Geopolitics, Watching Movies

Timeline

Pharmacist

Kancare Pharmacy
11.2024 - Current

Pharmacist

Pharmaplus Pharmaceuticals
12.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor - Pharmacy

Mount Kenya University

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