Arfana Khan
Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated and self-motivated oupatient pharmacy superivsor with 15+ years of pharmacy experience seeking offers for career growth. Qualified professional with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Supervising Pharmacist
North Central Bronx Hospital
09.2004 - 10.2024
- Promoted health literacy among community members by organizing and participating in public health outreach events such as health fairs.
- Maintained an efficient pharmacy workflow that resulted in increased productivity and reduced wait times.
- Optimized inventory management through implementing effective ordering processes and reducing waste.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately reviewing, interpreting, and dispensing medications according to prescriptions.
- Established strong relationships with local healthcare providers resulting in better coordination of care between prescribers and pharmacists.
- Educated patients on proper medication use, storage, and side effect management for optimal therapeutic benefit.
- Supervised a team of pharmacy technicians, ensuring accurate medication preparation and excellent customer service.
- Streamlined prescription processing procedures resulting in faster turnaround times for customers while maintaining accuracy levels.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations governing pharmacy practice, maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethics.
- Mentored junior pharmacists, aiding in their professional growth and development within the field.
Retail Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Improved patient care by providing accurate medication information and counseling services.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by addressing their concerns and providing personalized service.
- Conducted regular medication reviews to identify potential issues or discrepancies in patient prescriptions.
- Recruited, trained and managed staff members.
- Provided advice on health issues, symptoms, and medications.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to resolve billing disputes, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services rendered.
- Entered orders into database, verified insurance and prepared medications.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05-2006
Skills
- Prescription verification
- Medication dispensing
- Clinical pharmacology
- Staff training and development
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Prescription review and dosage
- Patient counseling
Languages
Urdu
Limited Working
Pashto
Limited Working
Timeline
Retail Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2006 - 12.2009
Outpatient Supervising Pharmacist
North Central Bronx Hospital
09.2004 - 10.2024
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St. John's University
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