Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Presentations
Languages
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Aruba Ahmed

Monroe Township

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in medication therapy management, pharmacological principles, and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills enhance patient care and support healthcare team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

Walgreens Pharmacy
05.2025 - Current
  • Apply my pharmaceutical expertise to perform the prescription review process based on regulatory and clinical standards.
  • Mentor pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight, and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
  • Analyze prescribing trends to monitor compliance, and prevent excessive usage.
  • Accurately calculate drug dosing, especially for pediatric patients, and unit dosing and days' supply for injectables, eye drops, and creams.
  • Delegate responsibilities to team members to streamline pharmacy operations.
  • Coordinate prescription transfers and clarifications with healthcare providers, showcasing strong organizational and time management abilities, while adhering to strict pharmacy protocols.
  • Provide patient counseling on prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and vaccinations.
  • Dispense controlled substances according to NJ and federal state law, adhering to Good Faith Dispensing (GFD) statutes.
  • Catch and correct prescription errors, which may lead to patient harm, while successfully completing drug utilization reviews.
  • Oversee inventory operations of the pharmacy.
  • Perform Medication Therapy Management (MTM) calls to assess adherence, safety, and proper therapy management based on updated medical guidelines.

Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2021 - 04.2025
  • Provided patient counseling and education on adherence and safety, demonstrating clear communication, and data entry.
  • Provided patient counseling and education on adherence and safety, demonstrating clear communication.
  • Resolved medication-related issues and optimized therapeutic outcomes through collaboration with healthcare professionals, demonstrating the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Completed Medication Therapy Management (MTM) calls, and administered and scheduled vaccinations.

Volunteer

Greenfield Pharmacy
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Oversaw medication records and inventory management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Filled prescriptions efficiently, maintaining high standards of patient care.

Education

Doctor Of Pharmacy (PharmD.) -

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05.2024

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences -

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05.2022

Skills

  • Customer service and communication
  • Medication therapy management
  • Drug utilization review
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Customer service and communication
  • Medication therapy management
  • Drug utilization review
  • Quality assurance controls

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacist in the State of New Jersey: 28RI04433700
  • CPR Certified by the American Heart Association
  • Certified Immunizer by the American Pharmacists Association

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Institutional Rotation – Northwell Health – Lenox Hill Hospital
Preceptor: Kelly Goodman, PharmD. — Manhattan, NY
May 2023 – June 2023

Community Rotation – C.O. Bigelow Chemists
Preceptor: Bruce Schreiber, B.S. Pharm — Manhattan, NY
June 2023 – July 2023

Acute Care Rotation – Mt. Sinai Morningside (Infectious Disease)

Preceptor: Brittany Jackson, PharmD. — Manhattan, NY
July 2023 – August 2023

Long-Term Care Rotation – The New Jewish Home
Preceptor: Milana Lasker, PharmD. — Manhattan, NY
October 2023 – November 2023

Island Peer Review Organization Inc. (IPRO)
Preceptor: Tanya Vadala, PharmD. — Remote
September 2023 – October 2023.

Ambulatory Care Rotation – Bishop Orris G. Walker Health Center

Preceptor: Ester Kandov, PharmD. — Brooklyn, NY
January 2024 – February 2024.

Inpatient Heart Failure and Transplant Rotation – New York Presbyterian – Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Preceptor: Xinyi Huang, PharmD. — Manhattan, NY
February 2024 – March 2024

Presentations

  • "Rheumatoid Arthritis," Delivered an in-depth lecture to pharmacy students and preceptor at Bishop Orris G. Walker Health Center, Brooklyn, NY.
  • "Linezolid and the Risk of Serotonin Syndrome," Presented journal club analysis to medical residents and preceptor at Mount Sinai Morningside, Manhattan, NY.
  • "Rhabdomyolysis and Hyperkalemia," Conducted a disease state presentation to pharmacy students and preceptor at New York Presbyterian, Manhattan, NY.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional

Timeline

Pharmacist

Walgreens Pharmacy
05.2025 - Current

Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2021 - 04.2025

Volunteer

Greenfield Pharmacy
05.2019 - 08.2019

Doctor Of Pharmacy (PharmD.) -

Long Island University

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences -

Long Island University

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