Ali Elbasha
The Bronx
Summary
Dynamic pharmacist with extensive experience at Rite Aid Corporation, excelling in medication therapy management and customer interaction. Proven track record in optimizing patient care and enhancing pharmacy workflow. Skilled in medication verification and drug inventory management, consistently improving patient outcomes through education and collaboration with healthcare providers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Corporation
01.2013 - 07.2025
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Corporation
10.2008 - 12.2012
- Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Corporation
12.1999 - 09.2008
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Education
Pharm.D - Pharmacy
Touro College of Pharmacy
New York, NY05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI12-2003
Skills
- Proficient in customer interaction
- Medication verification
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
Certification
New York State Pharmacy License
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Corporation
01.2013 - 07.2025
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Corporation
10.2008 - 12.2012
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Corporation
12.1999 - 09.2008
Pharm.D - Pharmacy
Touro College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Michigan
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