Balyodh Bhangu
Safeway
Turlock,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Pharmacy Intern skilled in patient education and interprofessional collaboration. Experienced in medication distribution and safety, focused on enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Contributes to team success through a proactive work ethic and commitment to achieving shared objectives.
Work History
Pharmacy Intern
7 Months- Assisted pharmacists in medication dispensing and patient consultations.
- Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Supported patient insurance claims processing, enhancing approval rates.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring proper stock levels of medications.
- Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
Patient Access Representative
4 Years 9 Months- Assisted patients with insurance verification, improving overall satisfaction and reducing wait times.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to streamline patient flow and enhance operational efficiency within the department.
- Managed appointment scheduling systems, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing scheduling conflicts.
- Facilitated patient registration processes to ensure accurate data entry and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Skills
Medication dispensing
Prescription filling
Medication safety
Customer serviceee
Compounding techniques
Interprofessional collaboration
Inventory management
Customer service
Patient privacy protection
Certification
- Intern License: # INT 52948
- BLS Certification
- Pharmaceutical Immunization
- Health Information Privacy & Security
- OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens, Bio-Safety & Security
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Intern
Safeway
10.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Patient Access Representative
Conifer Solutions
10.2019 - 07.2024Read More
Touro University of California
Ph.D. from Pharmacy
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University of California Merced
Bachelor of Science from Human Biology
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Organizations
CSHP | Vice President of Finance | 2025 - 2026
AAPS | Vice President of Finance | 2026 - 2027
ISHA | President | Touro University | 2025 - 2026
BPSHI | Vice President of External Affairs | Touro University | 2025 - 2026
College of Pharmacy Board | Member | 2025 - 2026