Anisa AHMED
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Experienced pharmacist with an active Texas license, conducting comprehensive clinical reviews and providing Medication Therapy Management (MTM). Implements effective utilization management strategies and collaborates with physicians to offer valuable insights on appropriate dosages and protocols. Committed to ensuring optimal patient care by staying updated on the latest advancements in pharmaceutical practices. A pharmaceutical professional with a comprehensive background in patient care, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance therapeutic outcomes through collaboration and adaptation to evolving healthcare needs. Strong expertise in pharmacology, prescription accuracy, and patient counseling. A reliable team player with a results-driven approach and excellent communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
ReNue Rx Pharmacy
Fort Worth, TX
10.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented medication therapy management programs, resulting in improved patient adherence to prescribed medications.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
- Ensuring controlled substances are handled according to state and federal requirements.
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
ReNue Rx Pharmacy
Fort Worth, TX
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers by consistently delivering timely and accurate prescription services.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns or questions related to medications, insurance coverage, or prescription refills.
- Maintained detailed records of all dispensed medications to ensure accuracy while meeting required reporting standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately dispensing medications and providing thorough medication counseling.
- Assisted with various administrative tasks within the pharmacy, such as data entry, billing, and appointment scheduling to ensure smooth operations.
- Utilized clinical knowledge to assist pharmacists in evaluating therapeutic appropriateness of prescribed medications for individual patients'' conditions.
Remote Practice Based Clinical Pharmacist
Medacy Ltd
Manchester United Kingdom
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Telemedicine reviews
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- DURs – chronic disease management
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Prescribing safety lead
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical pharmacy services within the organization.
Lead Clinical Practice Pharmacist
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Managing a team of practice based clinical pharmacists
- Clinical duties: DURs
- Adherence to national and local policies
- Implementing audit work for medication safety improvements
- Medical information expert for the wider team
- Management duties: HR duties
- Deliver effective training and mentoring to junior pharmacists
- Regular meetings with key stakeholders to meet KPIs
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
Clinical Pharmacist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester United Kingdom
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Cardiology Specialist Pharmacist
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Played an integral role in emergency response situations, providing expert guidance on appropriate drug therapy interventions during critical moments of patient care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge counseling and follow-up care.
- Contributed to healthcare team decisions by providing expert pharmaceutical advice.
Practice Clinical Pharmacist
GPCare Services: The Village Medical Centre
Manchester United Kingdom
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Pharmacist Prescriber
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Contributed to healthcare team decisions by providing expert pharmaceutical advice.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Pennine Acute NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester United Kingdom
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Actively participated in rounds daily with medical team
- Supported chronic disease patients by providing medication synchronization services, improving therapeutic outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through rigorous adherence to pharmacy protocols and continuous staff training.
- Conducted comprehensive medication therapy management sessions, optimizing patient outcomes through personalized care plans.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status.
- Collaborated with care team to develop assessment and treatment plans.
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
WWL NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester United Kingdom
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Actively participated in rounds with medical team
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Conducted medication reconciliation on inpatient wards
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Enhanced clinical pharmacy services through the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Played an integral role in emergency response situations, providing expert guidance on appropriate drug therapy interventions during critical moments of patient care.
Pre-registration Pharmacist
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton United Kingdom
07.2011 - 04.2015
- Secondment as Medicines Information Pharmacist
- Handling of calls from patients and health care professionals, both internal and external across multiple platforms (email, phone)
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough quality control measures during prescription processing.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Formulary review and management with pharmaceutical representatives and senior medical professionals
- On call service provided for out of hours queries
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging therapies.
- Supported pharmacovigilance efforts by reporting adverse drug reactions accurately and promptly to regulatory agencies as required.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Education
Masters in Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Manchester
Manchester United Kingdom07-2011
Skills
- Prescription Verification
- Excellent critical/analytical skills
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Drug Inventory Management
- Patient education and counseling
- Immunization trained
- Medication Therapy Management
- Drug utilization review
Certification
- Post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy practice, distinction
- Non-medical prescribing, V300
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Pharmacist
ReNue Rx Pharmacy
10.2024 - Current
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
ReNue Rx Pharmacy
01.2024 - 10.2024
Remote Practice Based Clinical Pharmacist
Medacy Ltd
01.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Clinical Practice Pharmacist
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
01.2019 - 09.2020
Clinical Pharmacist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
06.2018 - 12.2018
Practice Clinical Pharmacist
GPCare Services: The Village Medical Centre
06.2017 - 06.2018
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Pennine Acute NHS Foundation Trust
02.2016 - 06.2017
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
WWL NHS Foundation Trust
04.2015 - 02.2016
Pre-registration Pharmacist
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
07.2011 - 04.2015
Masters in Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Manchester