ASHOK PATEL

Experience

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  New Civil Hospital

  Dec 2005 - Jun 2006

  Hospital Pharmacist

  Verified prescriptions and provided advice on medication dosage and most appropriate form of medication. Participated in ward rounds, obtained patient medication histories, and assisted with determining appropriate treatments. Maintained proper storage of medications. Wrote guidelines for drug use within hospital and implemented hospital regulations.

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  Bayer Pharmaceuticals

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2007

  Senior Sales Representative

  Developed new business and expanded existing accounts in assigned territory throughout half the city of Ahmedabad. Managed 150 accounts and generated annual revenues of $1.6 million. Sold various Bayer pharmaceutical products such as Canesten, Canesten S, Incid-L, Bayer Tonic, and Myospore. Trained and led team of marketing assistants. Trained new pharmaceutical sales representatives. Met with and presented company products to various top-class physicians. Contributed to promotional activities and strategic marketing. • Initially hired as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative and promoted to Senior Sales Representative within 1 year in recognition of outstanding performance. Show less

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  Warwick Pharmacy

  Oct 2007 - Mar 2010

  Senior Pharmacy Technician

  Processed and dispensed prescriptions, including controlled drugs. Maintained pharmacy inventory, ordered medications, and ensured all work logged into pharmacy system. Communicated with physicians’ offices by phone. Recorded daily workload statistics.• Brought on as a Pharmacy Technician and promoted to Senior Pharmacy Technician within 1 year for outstanding work performance and making valuable contributions.

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  Lister Munro Group Ltd.

  Apr 2010 - Jan 2013

  Pharmacy Manager

  Managed daily operations of pharmacy, including leading staff of 15 team members. Trained new employees on pharmacy operations and conducted performance reviews. Contributed to development of business strategies and marketing plans. Registered patients for home-delivery programs and worked collaboratively with homecare team. Set up and reviewed PMR to ensure accuracy. Ensured completion of action plans for pharmacy and maintained safe working conditions.• Received Best Customer Service Award in 2012. • Won Best Employee of the Year Award in 2011. • Formed business relationships with doctors’ offices and nursing home managers. • Hired as Pharmacy Technician and promoted to Pharmacy Manager within 2 years. Show less

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  Rite Care Specialty Pharmacy

  Jan 2014 - now

  Lab Manager/ Pharmacy Technician

  Perform various clinical and administrative duties at this specialty pharmacy. Compound various medications, manage pharmacy inventory, order products from suppliers, and ensure that pharmacy adheres to safety and USP guidelines. Train new employees in pharmacy operations and procedures. Process prescriptions through insurance companies. Assist with developing and implementing new products. Market pharmacy’s products and services to doctors’ offices to generate new revenues. Provide high-quality customer service in person and by phone. Supervise 2 members of lab staff. • Developed and manage SOPs for all of pharmacy’s systems and administrative tasks. • Established compounding lab and serve as compliance expert for pharmacy. • Set up and achieved compliance at company’s sister pharmacy located in Dallas, TX. • Built network and business relationships with numerous doctors’ offices. • Prepared compounding formulas in various fields such as dermatology, pain management, podiatry, veterinary, and hormone replacement therapy. Show less