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Cyrille Elad Asima

PharMerica
Gaithersburg,MD
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Doctor of Pharmacy professional with experience in long-term care pharmacy, medication safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and clinical documentation. Experienced in independently reviewing high-volume medication orders, evaluating medication-related risks, investigating medication errors, performing controlled substance audit activities, and documenting pharmacist interventions. Additional regulatory and scientific experience includes pharmacy law and policy exposure through the DC Board of Pharmacy and clinical research experience involving literature evaluation and evidence review.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

4 Years 4 Months
PharMerica | 03.2022 - Current
  • Independently verify 500+ medication orders per shift in a long-term care pharmacy environment while applying clinical judgment, pharmacy standards, and medication safety principles.
  • Evaluate medication orders for dosing appropriateness, drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication, formulation concerns, and other medication-related risks.
  • Perform final verification of medications, including IV products prior to shipment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with pharmacy procedures.
  • Document pharmacist interventions, recommendations, clarifications, and medication-related resolutions within pharmacy systems.
  • Collaborate with physicians and nursing professionals to clarify medication orders and resolve medication-related concerns.
  • Participate in medication error investigations by reviewing reported events, identifying contributing factors, and documenting findings.
  • Support quality assurance activities through review of dispensing errors and medication-related incidents.
  • Perform controlled substance audit activities including record review, inventory verification, discrepancy investigation, and documentation of findings.
  • Train 2–5 newly hired pharmacists on medication verification procedures, workflow expectations, clinical interventions, and company policies.
  • Provide workflow guidance and operational support for approximately four pharmacy technicians per shift.

Pharmacist – Immunization Services

1 Year
University of Maryland Medical System | 02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Prepared, verified, and administered COVID-19 vaccines following established safety and clinical protocols.
  • Monitored patients for adverse reactions and documented clinical information in EPIC.
  • Maintained accurate patient documentation while supporting high-volume vaccination operations.

Pharmacist

1 Year 1 Month
Bel-Pre Number #1 Pharmacy | 01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Performed prescription verification including dosage review, allergy assessment, drug interaction screening, and medication appropriateness evaluation.
  • Managed medication inventory activities including receiving, stock monitoring, and expiration management.
  • Communicated with healthcare providers to resolve medication-related concerns and prevent adverse medication events.
  • Provided patient counseling and administered immunizations.

Regulatory and Health Policy APPE Rotation

DC Board of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Control Division
  • Participated in pharmacy board meetings and public hearings involving pharmacy regulation and healthcare policy.
  • Researched pharmacy laws, regulations, and emergency protocols.
  • Developed educational materials regarding Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) registration.
  • Presented regulatory information during a board meeting.

International Clinical Research APPE Rotation

Seoul National University | undefinedundefined
  • Conducted literature searches using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases.
  • Reviewed clinical trial publications and evaluated evidence relevance.
  • Extracted and analyzed research data using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software.
  • Prepared research manuscripts and scientific presentations.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Howard University College of Pharmacy | Washington, DC | 05-2019
  • Cum Laude
  • GPA: 3.59/4.00

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Western Governors University
In Progress

Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Medication Safety and Risk Assessment
Quality Assurance Reviews
Medication Error Investigation
Clinical Drug Review
Drug Utilization Review
Scientific Literature Evaluation
Healthcare Documentation
Pharmacy Operations

Certification

  • Maryland Pharmacist License
  • Vaccination License
  • American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Immunization Certification

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

PharMerica
03.2022 - CurrentRead More

Pharmacist – Immunization Services

University of Maryland Medical System
02.2021 - 02.2022Read More

Pharmacist

Bel-Pre Number #1 Pharmacy
01.2020 - 02.2021Read More

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
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International Clinical Research APPE Rotation

Seoul National University
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Regulatory and Health Policy APPE Rotation

DC Board of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Control Division
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Howard University College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
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Cyrille Elad Asima