Alaa Soliman
Swarthmore,PA
Summary
Pharmacy Intern with experience in pharmacy operations and health care management. Skilled in providing comprehensive patient care and overseeing medication therapies. Excellent problem solver dedicated to patient safety and quality service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid
12.2018 - Current
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
APPE
Health Partners Plans
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients' needs and outreaching as needed
- Answered drug information questions regarding the age that pharmacist can vaccinate children at prior to COVID and post-COVID
- Participated in the development of community programs
- Prepared a well researched final project about the importance of lifestyle modifications
APPE
Acme Sav-On Pharmacy
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Facilitated the transfer of prescriptions between pharmacies in order to provide continuity of care for patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient medication profiles and inventory levels
- Assisted customers in selecting over-the-counter medications that best fit their needs
- Worked on Medication Therapy Management
- Worked and prepared a presentation about a patient case
IPPE
Crozer Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with other health care providers on rounds to ensure optimal outcomes for patients
- Learned more about infectious diseases
- Worked on a study about the use of vancomycin in burn patients
- Prepared a presentation on inhalation injury management using Crozer protocol
IPPE
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Observed patients coming to the emergency department
- Learned more about stroke patients patient
- Analyzed patients' histories to detect potential drug-drug or drug-allergy interactions
- Managed the time effectively by prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency
- Counseled a patient who was discharged on Xarelto about how to use it and common side effects
IPPE
Abington Jefferson Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Learned more about diabetic patients
- Provided lifestyle medications to help diabetic patients
- Learned about different glucose sensors and provided education to patients
IPPE
Methodist Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Learned about different healthcare technology, such as Pyxis machine, Tower and automated dispensing machine
- Prepared IV medications
- Learned about inventory management
IPPE
Philadelphia Senior Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Educated seniors about their medications, side effects, and what to expect through presentations
- Obtained blood pressure readings
- Emphasized the importance of medication adherence
IPPE
Community Pharmacy, Jefferson Apothecary
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Helped to fill prescriptions and learned how to use Epic
- Participated in training sessions on new drugs, medical equipment, and other related topics
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05.2024
Associate of Science -
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05.2019
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management
- Filling Prescription Orders
- Medication Preparation
- Medication Assistance
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Insurance Practices
- Vaccination Administration
Certification
- Pharmacy Intern License
AUG 2020 - 2026 | Pennsylvania - Comprehensive Medication Management Collaborative
- Immunization
Interprofessional Experiences
Health Mentor
Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
Worked with a group of students from different health professions to help a patient who had back problems and eye surgery that impacts her quality of life. as a student pharmacist, I managed prescriptions and promoted adherence, helped to find local pharmacy or drug delivery service and oversee supplements and counseled about drug interactions
Vaccine Administrator
OCT 2021 - OCT 2021 | Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
I was part of the flu vaccine clinic that was assigned to vaccinate current student who attend Swarthmore college
Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association
I was a member of PPA and participated in OTC competition
Timeline
APPE
Health Partners Plans
06.2023 - 08.2023
APPE
Acme Sav-On Pharmacy
05.2023 - 06.2023
IPPE
Crozer Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
IPPE
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
IPPE
Abington Jefferson Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
IPPE
Methodist Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
IPPE
Philadelphia Senior Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
IPPE
Community Pharmacy, Jefferson Apothecary
08.2019 - 12.2019
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid
12.2018 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Thomas Jefferson University
Associate of Science -
Delaware County Community College