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Monicah Mbugua

PHARMACY ASSISTANT
Nairobi
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Monicah Mbugua

Summary

Industrious Pharmacy assistant offering 19 years of Pharmaceutical industry experience ready to add value to your team. Well-versed in processing accurate sales transactions and providing superior customer service.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SELF EMPLOYED
Nairobi

UTUGI ELDAD PHARMACY & SEASONS PHARMACY
04.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Working well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Applying effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Delivering services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Working flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrating leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Exercising leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Managing time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Acting as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Using strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Developing strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Shadowing the pharmacist to gain new understanding of industry best practices.
  • Verifying customer information with prescription label
  • Operating company POS (Pharmacore and Poses) to process payment transactions
  • Coordinated pharmacist consultation for patients starting new medications.
  • Assisted customers and patients by offering information on goods and services.
  • Adhere to company policy regarding good faith dispensing and during prescription dispensing activities.
  • Developed strong relations with pharmacy patrons to cultivate customer loyalty.
  • Used electronic systems to access prescription information.
  • Used electronic systems to access prescription information.
  • Charged customers for paid prescriptions and over the counter medications.



SELF EMPLOYED
Nairobi

MANAGER - ELERMO ENTERPRISES
01.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maintaining professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Resolving staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Improving marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Monitoring and analyzing business performance to identify areas of improvement and making necessary adjustments.
  • Communicating clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Planning and budgeting accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Controlling costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Identifying and communicating customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Managing senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Evaluating employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Reducing waste and pursueing revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Maintaining professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Successfully managing budgets and allocating resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Cultivating positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

NILA PHARMACEUTICALS
Nairobi

PHARMACY ASSISTANT
08.2010 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
  • Verified order information against computer database.
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
  • Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Completed and filed documentation for insurance, store and liability purposes.
  • Prepared bills for clients and submitted required paperwork to insurance companies.
  • Distributed medicine and supplements from stock containers to correct packages.
  • Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
  • Organized client information into correct profiles while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
  • Typed and printed out prescription and medication labels.
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
  • Implemented strong filing techniques to sort and store important documents and medical forms.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Answered customer phone calls to address questions and provide assistance with prescriptions.

EQUATORIAL HEALTH SERVICES - Dr P. Olaki Odongo Obs/Gyn
Nairobi

NURSE ASSISTANT
03.2009 - 04.2010

Job overview

  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
  • Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Prepared the operating room/theatre for procedures.
  • Sterilized theatre equipment and put them on standby for use by physicians and nurses.


NEW LEMUMA PHARMACY LIMITED
Nairobi

Junior Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time
10.2008 - 02.2009

Job overview

  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.

NAIROBI WOMENS HOSPITAL
Nairobi

Nurse Assistant Intern
10.2008 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Supported needs of 2 residents under long-term care.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Delivered high-quality care to Cancer, maternity and quadriplegic patients in the hospital facility.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

PAJA WEST CLINIC
Nairobi

PHARMACY ASSISTANT
05.2005 - 11.2007

Job overview

  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
  • Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.

NYANDIEKA & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES
Nairobi

SECRETARY
01.2000 - 07.2001

Job overview

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Learned to type.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
  • Typed and edited
  • Typed legal briefs, reports and court petitions using correct legal format and design guidelines for documents.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes into digital format and stored in data repository.
  • Created and modified corporate documents and forms.
  • Designed documents, brochures and contract bids in Adobe InDesign.
  • Typed official correspondence and reports from handwritten notes and other information sources.
  • Organized and prioritized proofreading, spell checking, document filing and data entry.
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
  • Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.

Education

HURUMA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
EAST LANDS- NAIROBI

High School Diploma
01.1995 - 10.1996

NGARA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
NGARA - NAIROBI, KENYA

High School Diploma
09.1997 - 11.1999

KAM SCHOOL OF HEALTH & BEAUTY
WESTLANDS - NAIROBI, KENYA

Associate of Science from Certificate in Pharmacy
01.2004 - 05.2005

University Overview

SUBJECT:

  • Basic Science
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pharmaceutical Preparation 1
  • Health Education
  • Pharmaceutical Preparation 2
  • Pharmacology 1
  • First Aid
  • Pharmacology 2
  • Over The Counter
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Communication In Pharmacy
  • Business Practice


NEW LEMUMA PHARMACY
NAIROBI, KENYA

from INTERNSHIP
11.2004 - 02.2005

University Overview

  • Continuing education in Pharmacy Assistant Programme as an intern.

NAIROBI WOMENS HOSPITAL
HURLINGHAM - NAIROBI, KENYA

Associate of Science from Community Health Assistant Course
02.2008 - 02.2009

University Overview

SUBJECTS:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology
  • Basic Nursing
  • Communication
  • First Aid
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Common Diseases

COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS
Barnett Wood Lane, England

Associate of Science from Computer Applications
01.2000 - 06.2000

University Overview

  • Professional development completed in:

(a) Microsoft windows

(b) Microsoft Office Applications

(b) Computerised Secretary

COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS
Barnett Wood Lane, England

Associate of Science from Computer Applications
12.2004 - 06.2005

University Overview

  • Completed professional development in:

(a) Computer System Administrator

(b) Applied Computer

(c) Applications Management

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Successfully running two Pharmacy in the suburb of Nairobi
  • Supervising a team of 6 staff members.
  • Maximizing profits by introducing per invoice calculations of drugs prices based on the current invoice price. This is mitigating us against the ever rising cost of the Dollar.
  • Able to maintain rapport and empathy among my staff for efficient coordination in my team.
  • Providing the best example by leading from the front.
  • Counseled Gender Based violence victims of rape between age 8 - 15 while at The Nairobi Women's Hospital.
  • Participated in a health education training program in child and youth trauma at Nairobi Women's Hospital
  • Worked at the maternity ward and helped the nurses in the delivery room and theatre.


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Timeline

UTUGI ELDAD PHARMACY & SEASONS PHARMACY

SELF EMPLOYED
04.2019 - Current

MANAGER - ELERMO ENTERPRISES

SELF EMPLOYED
01.2013 - Current

PHARMACY ASSISTANT

NILA PHARMACEUTICALS
08.2010 - 04.2013

NURSE ASSISTANT

EQUATORIAL HEALTH SERVICES - Dr P. Olaki Odongo Obs/Gyn
03.2009 - 04.2010

Junior Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time

NEW LEMUMA PHARMACY LIMITED
10.2008 - 02.2009

Nurse Assistant Intern

NAIROBI WOMENS HOSPITAL
10.2008 - 01.2009

NAIROBI WOMENS HOSPITAL

Associate of Science from Community Health Assistant Course
02.2008 - 02.2009

PHARMACY ASSISTANT

PAJA WEST CLINIC
05.2005 - 11.2007

COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS

Associate of Science from Computer Applications
12.2004 - 06.2005

NEW LEMUMA PHARMACY

from INTERNSHIP
11.2004 - 02.2005

KAM SCHOOL OF HEALTH & BEAUTY

Associate of Science from Certificate in Pharmacy
01.2004 - 05.2005

SECRETARY

NYANDIEKA & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES
01.2000 - 07.2001

COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS

Associate of Science from Computer Applications
01.2000 - 06.2000

NGARA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

High School Diploma
09.1997 - 11.1999

HURUMA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

High School Diploma
01.1995 - 10.1996
Monicah MbuguaPHARMACY ASSISTANT