Bassam Khalil
Chester,NY
Summary
Results-driven PharmD with 10 years of pharmacy leadership experience in scientific communication, medication safety, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in translating complex clinical information into actionable guidance for healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams. Expertise in educating clinicians, evaluating drug therapies, supporting medication safety initiatives, and collaborating with healthcare stakeholders. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise in a Medical Affairs role focused on medical information and scientific communications.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
Fishkill, New York
2022.07 - Current
- Serve as the primary clinical resource for patients and healthcare professionals regarding medication selection, dosing, therapeutic alternatives, contraindications, and medication safety.
- Interpret prescribing information, clinical guidelines, FDA labeling, and evidence-based recommendations to support optimal therapeutic decision-making.
- Communicate complex medical and scientific information clearly and accurately.
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews to identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, duplicate therapies, and opportunities to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Collaborate with prescribers to recommend evidence-based therapeutic alternatives based on clinical appropriateness, formulary requirements, and patient-specific factors.
- Train and mentor newly hired pharmacists throughout the market on clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance, medication safety, and professional development.
- Lead pharmacy operations while consistently maintaining high standards for patient safety, quality, and regulatory excellence.
Clinical Pharmacy Preceptor
Affiliated with Rutgers University and FDU
2018.07 - Current
- Mentor student pharmacists completing APPE rotations in evaluating primary literature, interpreting clinical guidelines, and applying scientific evidence to therapeutic recommendations.
- Teach evidence-based clinical decision-making, pharmacotherapy, and medication safety principles in real-world patient care settings.
- Educate future pharmacists on adverse event identification, medication safety monitoring, regulatory compliance, and effective healthcare communication.
- Develop students’ professional communication skills through patient counseling, provider interactions, and presentation of clinical recommendations.
- Evaluate student performance while promoting critical thinking, professionalism, and lifelong learning.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Health
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
2016.07 - 2022.07
- Managed a high-volume community pharmacy while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and corporate regulatory requirements.
- Responded to complex medication-related inquiries from patients and healthcare providers using current clinical guidelines and evidence-based resources.
- Performed medication therapy management (MTM), drug utilization reviews, and medication safety evaluations to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related issues and improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Led COVID-19 vaccination initiatives as COVID Clinic Pharmacist Leader, educating patients and healthcare providers regarding vaccine safety, efficacy, and clinical recommendations.
- Evaluated formulary restrictions and recommended clinically appropriate therapeutic alternatives.
- Supervised, coached, and developed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians while fostering a culture focused on patient safety and continuous improvement.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Long Island University
2010.09 - 2016.05
Skills
- Medical Information
- Scientific Communication
- Drug Information
- Medication Safety
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Healthcare Provider Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Leadership mentoring
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Drug Utilization Review
- Formulary Management
Awards
- CVS Region Paragon Award, 2022
- CVS District Paragon Award, 2019
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
2022.07 - Current
Clinical Pharmacy Preceptor
Affiliated with Rutgers University and FDU
2018.07 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Health
2016.07 - 2022.07
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Long Island University
2010.09 - 2016.05