Rifat Pawaskar
@rifatpawaskar
Retail pharmacist delivering safe, efficient medication care and counseling.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly motivated retail pharmacist with over 3 years of experience dispensing medications, managing pharmacy operations, and delivering patient-centered counseling to improve outcomes. I focus on medication safety, inventory optimization, and maintaining accurate prescription records in fast-paced environments.
My hands-on experience includes supervising pharmacy staff, preventing drug interactions, implementing controlled-substance safety protocols, and advising patients on OTC products and wellness. I bring strong communication skills, punctuality, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
I continually develop professionally through workshops and training, and I am proficient with MS Office, basic HTML, and computer systems relevant to pharmacy operations. I am committed to high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Retail Pharmacist
Taha Druggist & Chemist
May 2021 - May 2024 (3 years)
Managed retail pharmacy operations including dispensing medications, verifying prescriptions, and counseling patients, improving medication safety and operational efficiency over a 3-year period.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anjuman-I-Islam Kalsekar Technical Campus
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
2017 - 2021
Grade: CGPI (various semesters: 6.72, 6.92, 7.0, 6.82, 7.3, 9.0, 8.67, 8.92)
Activities and societies: Student coordinator for blood donation and orthopedic camps; participated in poster presentations and competitions; attended webinars and training sessions in pharmacy management and entrepreneurship.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) program completed with a final CGPI; coursework and semester CGPIs recorded across eight semesters.
Ramanand Arya DAV College
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Higher Secondary Education
Grade: 61.85%
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with a score of 61.85%.
Ramanand Arya DAV College
Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology (MSCIT), Information Technology
2016 - 2017
Grade: 73%
Completed Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology (MSCIT) with a score of 73%, covering MS Office and HTML.
Bharat English High School
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Secondary Education
Grade: 82.40%
Completed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) with a score of 82.40%.
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Software and tools used professionally
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