POOJA PATEL
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with proven ability to manage multiple tasks with efficiency and accuracy. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills. Committed to providing customers with the best possible support and assistance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Unichem Sandringham Pharmacy
Auckland
03.2025 - Current
- Dispensing medications accurately according to prescriptions
- Providing advice on over-the-counter medications
- Managing pharmacy inventory and restocking essential supplies
- Ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations
- Assisting with prescription processing and customer inquiries
Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Unichem Sandringham Pharmacy
Auckland
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications
- Learned pharmaceutical regulations and compliance requirements
- Provided customer service and answered medication-related queries
- Managed stock control and updated inventory records
- Gained experience with prescription processing systems
Retail Pharmacy Assistant
Unichem Sandringham Pharmacy
Auckland
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Greeted customers and helped them locate merchandise
- Answered pharmacy calls and assisted customers by phone
- Operated register to conduct cash and credit sales
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labelled incoming merchandise, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration
- Maintained and cleaned equipment, work areas, and shelves
- Restocked storage areas, replenishing items on shelves
- Prepared, maintained, and recorded inventories, receipts, purchases, and deliveries, using various computer screen formats
Assistant Manager
Akshar Holdings (NZ) Limited T/A Pita Pit
Auckland
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Implemented comprehensive business procedures to promote compliance with industry standards and rules
- Oversaw daily financial transactions and managed cash flow to support profitability
- Assisted with new employee training and conducted performance reviews to track overall progress
- Liaised between managers and employees, communicating concerns and expectations to appropriate parties
- Analyzed market and competitor trends to assess customer preferences and introduce new products
- Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory
- Maintained hands-on knowledge of job roles and regularly stepped in to perform business duties
- Organized company merchandise and displays to increase brand awareness and product sales
- Managed company orders, expenditures, and sales to meet budget and revenue targets
- Monitored sales performance to identify potential areas for improvement
- Utilized knowledge of company products and services to make recommendations and up-sell items according to customer needs
- Communicated with clients to address questions, concerns, and needs and provide quality customer service
Education
Pharmacy Technician - Level 4
NZSE Institute
New Zealand02.2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Business - Level 8
UUNZ Institute of Business
Auckland09.2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Early Childhood Education
Gujarat Vidyapith
Ahmedabad, Gujarat10.2014
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Proper labeling
- Prescription filling
- Drug storage procedures
- Workflow optimization
- Processing payments
- Verifying orders
- Drug inventory control
- Medication labels
References
Available upon request
Languages
- English, Advanced
- Hindi, Fluent
- Gujarati, Native
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Unichem Sandringham Pharmacy
03.2025 - Current
Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Unichem Sandringham Pharmacy
08.2024 - 02.2025
Retail Pharmacy Assistant
Unichem Sandringham Pharmacy
09.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant Manager
Akshar Holdings (NZ) Limited T/A Pita Pit
06.2017 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Technician - Level 4
NZSE Institute
Postgraduate Diploma in Business - Level 8
UUNZ Institute of Business
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Early Childhood Education
Gujarat Vidyapith
Similar Profiles
Reed JohnsonReed Johnson
Pharmacy Technician at Unichem Olsens PharmacyPharmacy Technician at Unichem Olsens Pharmacy
Jayden GallagherJayden Gallagher
Pharmacist Intern at Unichem Pharmacy MotuekaPharmacist Intern at Unichem Pharmacy Motueka
Carol HubbertCarol Hubbert
Trainee Dispensary Technician at Unichem Point Chevalier PharmacyTrainee Dispensary Technician at Unichem Point Chevalier Pharmacy