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Tanya Fontaine

Saskatoon

Summary

Pharmaceutical professional with solid background in medication management and patient care. Recognized for contributing to collaborative healthcare environments and achieving significant patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, along with strong pharmacological knowledge and attention to detail.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

Bioscript Pharmacy
07.2021 - Current
  • Provide in depth knowledge to patients about all aspects of specialty and biological drugs, such as storage, administration, efficacy, mechanism of action, and what role they play in their disease management
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, to optimize patient care and medication adherence
  • Work closely with various patient support programs to help patient's with coverage and to ensure they have access the treatments they need
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging specialty medications by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.

PHARMACIST

Co-op Pharmacy
09.2016 - 07.2021
  • Review prescriptions to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed
  • Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.
  • Administer injections/immunizations as requested in order to maximize patient care
  • Provide Minor Ailment & Self-Care prescribing to patients
  • Supervise pharmacy technicians as they prepare and dispense medications

PHARMACIST

Rexall Pharmacy
06.2016 - 09.2016
  • Review prescriptions to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions dispensed
  • Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.
  • Administer injections/immunizations as requested in order to maximize patient care
  • Provide Minor Ailment & Self-care prescribing services to patients
  • Supervise pharmacy technicians as they prepare and dispense prescriptions

PHARMACY ASSISTANT/ INTERN

Co-op Pharmacy
09.2013 - 05.2016
  • Received, entered, & dispensed prescriptions
  • Receive and store incoming supplies, & medications. Verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
  • Under supervision of the pharmacist, counselled patients on new and existing medications; assisted in selecting appropriate OTC medication; received verbal prescriptions from physicians
  • Prepared compliance packages for patients; ensured prescriptions and profile up-to-date
  • Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.
  • Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.

Education

BSP - College of Pharmacy & Nutrition

UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatoon, SK
04.2016

Skills

  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Specialty pharmacy knowledge
  • Continuing education
  • Problem-solving and time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal oriented
  • Relationship building
  • Outgoing personality

Certification

  • PACT Smoking Cessation Training
  • Advanced Method Certification
  • First Aid/CPR

Timeline

Pharmacist

Bioscript Pharmacy
07.2021 - Current

PHARMACIST

Co-op Pharmacy
09.2016 - 07.2021

PHARMACIST

Rexall Pharmacy
06.2016 - 09.2016

PHARMACY ASSISTANT/ INTERN

Co-op Pharmacy
09.2013 - 05.2016

BSP - College of Pharmacy & Nutrition

UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

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