Amit Patel
Winslow,AZ
Summary
Dedicated clinical pharmacist with a focus on optimizing patient pharmacotherapy, adverse drug reaction monitoring, and medication reconciliation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Have build and ran pharmacy led clinic in ambulatory care settings in government and private facilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Winslow Indian Health Care Center - AB Staffing
Winslow, AZ
03.2026 - Current
- Evaluated and verified medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient pharmacotherapy plans.
- Provided drug information and education to patients and staff.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for medication management and documentation.
- Monitored patient outcomes to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and safety.
Pharmacist in Charge
Alva Pharmacy
Midland, TX
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Managed daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
- Supervised medication dispensing processes to enhance patient safety and accuracy.
- Trained pharmacy staff on best practices and operational procedures for efficiency.
- Conducted inventory management to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Reviewed and verified prescriptions for accuracy before dispensing medications.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to address patient medication-related inquiries effectively.
- Monitored adverse drug reactions, providing guidance on medication use to ensure safety.
- Helped and developed medication therapy management protocols to assist in better patient care in diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure
- Managed a team of pharmacy technicians, providing guidance and training to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
Clinical Pharmacist
Kayenta Indian Health Service
Kayenta, AZ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews and reconciliations for patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize pharmacotherapy and improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on medication management and adherence strategies.
- Assisted in developing clinical protocols to enhance pharmacy services.
- Helped form and run their pharmacy diabetes clinic and helped monitor and counsel patient on diabetes related testing and medications
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records for accurate tracking.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to streamline pharmacy operations.
- Provided support in inventory management and controlled substances compliance.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
Chinle, AZ
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted medication reconciliation during patient admissions and discharges.
- Assisted in the development of clinical pharmacy protocols and guidelines.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacy services.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the pharmacy department by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication management and monitoring.
- Delivered presentations focused on complex topics, such as drug interactions and high-risk medications, to increase staff knowledge and competence.
- Assisted in formulary management, evaluating new medications for clinical efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and safety profiles.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Jicarilla Nation Tribal Service
Dulce, NM
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Participated in continuous quality improvement initiatives to advance pharmaceutical services at the institution level.
- Actively participated in pharmaceutical industry meetings and conferences to network with peers and remain informed about emerging trends in the field.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations, implementing efficient workflow processes for prescription dispensing and counseling.
- Provided drug information support for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care plans and ensure appropriate drug selection.
- Helped build and ran their pharmacy diabetes clinic under the chief pharmacist direction.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Pinon Indian Health Center
Pinon, AZ
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Enhanced medication safety through thorough drug utilization reviews and medication therapy evaluations.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Did clinical based evaluations in a pharmacy ambulatory care setting
Education
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of North Texas Healh Science Center
Fort Worth, TX05-2018
Master of Science - Physical Chemistry
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX08-2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Biology
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05-2005
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care optimization
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Medication reconciliation
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Medication therapy management
- Sterile product preparation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Pharmacist - Texas: License number: 65504: Expires: July 31, 2027
- Licensed Registered Pharmacist - Montana: License number: 117021: Expires: June 30, 2026
- Licensed Secondary Education Teacher in Mathematics and Science - Texas: Expires: July 31, 2031
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association: Expires: March 12, 2027
- NASPA Pharmacy Point of Care Certificate - Issued: February 12, 2025
- Comprehensive Hormonal Contraceptive and Hormonal Compounding - Issued: February 1, 2025
- Medication Therapy Management Certification - Issued by APhA
- Diabetes Management Certificate - Issued by ASHP
- Sterile Compounding Certificate - Issued by ASHP
- Anticoagulation Management Certificate - Issued by ASHP
- Immunization Preparation and Delivery - Issued by APhA
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Winslow Indian Health Care Center - AB Staffing
03.2026 - Current
Pharmacist in Charge
Alva Pharmacy
03.2024 - 02.2026
Clinical Pharmacist
Kayenta Indian Health Service
01.2023 - 01.2024
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
01.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Jicarilla Nation Tribal Service
01.2020 - 12.2021
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Pinon Indian Health Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of North Texas Healh Science Center
Master of Science - Physical Chemistry
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Biology
West Texas A&M University