Ankit Bhalodia
Corona,CA
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise and a strong inclination towards leadership. Demonstrated success in propelling business growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to fostering team collaboration and consistently delivering impactful results. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, strategic vision, and effective problem-solving abilities. Proficient in business management, financial planning, and customer relations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner & PIC
Lotus Pharmacy
06.2019 - Current
- Overall responsible for Inventory, Financial Resources, Material Resources (computer and other devices, specialized devices like pill counting machine, safe etc.), Marketing and merchandising, Human Resources (work scheduling, benefits, wages etc.), Hiring process etc
- Oversees work organization and ensures that laws are upheld (civil, legal and professional liabilities) such as The Labor Code, The Pharmacy Act, The Health Insurance Act etc
- Maintaining Medicare & CMS requirements and training for each employee
- Maintaining quarterly control substances inventory and other compliance required by board of pharmacy
- Fill and dispense prescriptions with accuracy in high volume pharmacy setting
- Check prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications
- Conduct routine inspections of medication storage locations and expired medications
- Effectively resolve insurance rejections and other billing issues
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Clinical Pharmacist
Riverside University Health System
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: (HealthCare Support Staffing Agency)
- Interprets inpatient medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications and is alert to compatibilities, incompatibilities, medication duplication, medication allergies, and potential medication administration errors
- Coordinates the solving of medication related problems between pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers
- Intervenes in circumstances of significant interactions, therapeutic duplications, and other occasions where pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic expertise is warranted
- Communicates potential problems and likely solutions to the prescriber
- Monitors medication therapy for significant drug-drug, drug-diet, or drug-laboratory test interactions
- Participates in all therapeutic drug monitoring or intervention programs; adjusting therapy as indicated by patient condition and laboratory results
- Maintains the hospital formulary and acts to limit medication usage to formulary items when appropriate
- Documents all clinical activities and interventions performed thru i-vent
- Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile products
- Monitors the use of scheduled medications on the nursing units and maintains controlled inventories of medication in the dispensing areas
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Fill and dispense prescriptions with accuracy in high volume pharmacy setting
- Check prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications
- Directly supervise staff pharmacist, pharmacy technicians, Interns and pharmacy student
- Communicate with patients daily via phone regarding new drug therapy adherence
- Coordinate the pharmacy staff schedule and assist with annual performance evaluations
- Receptively answer and consult customer questions and help locate desired OTC items
- Provide medication therapy management (MTM) to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa
- Host successful annual healthcare education and flu clinics at senior's homes and Church
- Conduct blood pressure screenings and counsel patients of hypertensions
- Effectively resolve insurance rejections and other billing issues
- Assist staff pharmacists with checking in and pricing drug orders and third party transactions
- Manage and supervise drug and supply inventories
- Conduct routine inspections of medication storage locations and expired medications
- Work closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
Intern Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Checked prescriptions for correct dosage and for drug interactions and incompatibilities
- Compounded prescribed medicines and labels them; prepared the preparation of liquid medicines, ointments, powders and other medications under direct supervision of pharmacist
- Provided advice and medical information on the use, effects, proper dosing, and side effects of the medications during healthcare professionals' team work
- Provided consultation to patients upon filling a prescription and on OTC (over the counter) medicines as required
- Provided Immunizations and preserve vaccines, and other drugs subject to deterioration
- Performed order entry of prescriptions into the required pharmacy database and completed third-party insurance forms and other paperwork
- Trained under pharmacy supervisor to educate patient on proper blood glucose testing, insulin administration techniques, diet and lifestyle modifications, and diabetic foot care
Pharmacy Technician
Green Hills Pharmacy
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Created and updated existing patient profiles
- Assisted patients with over the counter medications
- Processed, filled, and dispensed new prescriptions and refills
- Answered physicians and patients phone calls and helped in resolving insurance related issues
- Pulled expired drugs from shelves and stocked new ones
Graduate Assistant
Long Island University
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Helped professors with their research works, preparing presentations, conducting undergrads labs and proctoring exams
- Also worked on campus in Cyber Lab-Library Department where assisted patrons in use of computers and related issues
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Western Universtiy of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA05-2014
Skills
- Business management and development
- Staff management and hiring
- Financial planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Awarded scholarship and nominated for Dean’s List during P3 year (2012) at WesternU.
- Awarded scholarship and certification for active participation in IPA-CA.
- Awarded Graduate Assistantship in Pharmacy Dept., LIU, Brooklyn, during study for research
Affiliations
- Member of IPA-CA (Indian Pharmacist Association-California), APHA and NCPA (since 2011)).
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist in states of CA and IL
- Contemporary Compounding Intensive Certificate
- Adolescent and Adult Immunization Certificate
- CPR & AED Certified by American Heart Association for HealthCare providers
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner & PIC
Lotus Pharmacy
06.2019 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Riverside University Health System
04.2018 - 08.2019
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2014 - 02.2018
Intern Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
11.2012 - 06.2014
Pharmacy Technician
Green Hills Pharmacy
07.2010 - 06.2011
Graduate Assistant
Long Island University
01.2010 - 05.2011
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Western Universtiy of Health Sciences