Benish Azhar
Rancho Santa Margarita,CA
Summary
Accomplished pharmacist with expertise in overseeing pharmacy operations at CVS Pharmacy. Skilled in administering vaccines and customer counseling, achieving top customer satisfaction. Proficient in controlled drug logging and supervising technicians, enhancing workflow efficiency. Recognized for cultivating productive patient relationships and maintaining streamlined inventory, contributing to a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
San Clemente , California
01.2007 - 01.2016
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2020 - Current
- I have educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2018 - 12.2020
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined
Karachi University
Karachi, PakistanSkills
Controlled drug logging
Recall monitoring
Overseeing pharmacy operations
Monthly narcotic inventories
Customer counseling
Supervising technicians
Verifying inventory
Administering vaccines
Continuing education
Certification
Advanced practice pharmacist
BLS certification
Timeline
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2020 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2018 - 12.2020
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2007 - 01.2016
Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined
Karachi University