Saadia Qaba

Work History

Pakistan Kidney And Liver Institute

Lahore, Punjab

07.2017 - 03.2019

Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
Managed drug and supply inventories.
Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
Closely monitored department performance metrics.
Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.

City Hospital Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Punjab

04.2014 - 07.2017

Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
Handled stock and order supplies of medicines and drugs.
Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
Led team for interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.

Childern Hospital And ICH,Lahore

Lahore, Punjab

06.2013 - 08.2013

Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
Cleaned and disinfected counting trays after preparing medications.
Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Compounded and prepared intravenous products.
Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.

District Headquarter Hospital, Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Punjab

06.2012 - 08.2012

Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling.
Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.