Amr Zandani
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Accomplished Pharmacist Manager with a proven track record at Rite Aid Pharmacy, enhancing pharmacy operations through effective leadership and pharmacy management. Excelled in medication therapy management and team development, significantly improving efficiency and patient care. Skilled in administering immunizations and basic life support, demonstrating a strong blend of technical expertise and interpersonal abilities. Awarded and recognized as Leader in Overall Immunizations giving 12,211 total immunizations during fiscal year 2022. Seeking to leverage leadership and strategic skills to contribute effectively to a progressive pharmacy organization
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist Manager
Rite Aid
06.2020 - Current
- Mentored junior pharmacists and technicians, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to minimize waste and maximize cost savings.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Optimized workflow processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity within the pharmacy team.
- Increased prescription accuracy, ensuring proper dosing and dispensing of medications.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize collaborative patient care.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations for better customer service and reduced wait times.
- Coordinated immunization programs within the pharmacy setting, increasing vaccination rates among patients at risk for preventable diseases.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing efficient medication therapy management practices.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, achieving fiscal targets without compromising quality of care.
Pharmacist
Rite Aid
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
Pharmacy Technician
PharMor Pharmacy
08.2015 - 08.2017
- 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.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, PA06.2019
Undergraduate - Biology
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI08.2016
Skills
- Pharmacy Management
- Prescription Dispensing and Verification
- Drug utilization review
- Medication Therapy Management
- Immunization Administration
- Problem-Solving abilities
- Staff Training and Development
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist - Michigan
- Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery - American Pharmacist Association
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
REFERENCES
HASSAN HAMMOUD
REGIONAL LEADER
RITE AID /DEARBORN
Phone:313-879-2282
Email: hassan.a.hammoud@riteaid.com
Timeline
Pharmacist Manager
Rite Aid
06.2020 - Current
Pharmacist
Rite Aid
11.2019 - 06.2020
Pharmacy Technician
PharMor Pharmacy
08.2015 - 08.2017
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate - Biology
Henry Ford College