Damian Kakrabah-Quarshie
Pharmacist
Aurora,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented and dedicated PharmD and licensed Staff Pharmacist with over 2.5 years of experience in high-volume pharmacy operations, clinical decision support, adverse event evaluation, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in interpreting clinical data, ensuring medication safety, and effectively communicating complex drug information to healthcare providers and patients. Strong background in immunizations, medication therapy management (MTM), documentation accuracy, workflow optimization, and quality control within a fast-paced environment handling 1,800 prescriptions per day. Seeking to transition into roles in Medical Information, Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, clinical or ambulatory settings within the pharmaceutical industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Safeway/Albertsons
Denver, Colorado
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver accurate, high-quality medication dispensing and clinical review within a 1,800 prescriptions/day environment, ensuring patient safety through identification and resolution of drug interactions and contraindications.
- Conduct patient counseling and education to support evidence-based medication use.
- Perform MTM and medication reviews using clinical guidelines and patient-specific factors.
- Evaluate and document potential adverse drug reactions and escalate clinically significant findings.
- Ensure compliance with DEA regulations, state/federal laws, and internal SOPs.
- Administer immunizations and consistently meet or exceed annual targets.
- Lead workflow optimization initiatives improving quarterly and annual inventory accuracy.
- Supervise and mentor technicians, ensuring quality and policy adherence.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to resolve drug therapy issues.
- Conduct routine quality control checks and maintain equipment accuracy.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Pharmacy Intern
Safeway
Denver , Colorado
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by assisting in inventory management, medication storage organization, and restocking shelves.
- Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
- Improved patient understanding by providing thorough medication counseling and
- Supported pharmacists during drug utilization reviews, helping identify potential issues and facilitating appropriate interventions.
- Managed approximately incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers and providers
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy
Aurora, Colorado, CO05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Metropolitan University of Denver
Denver, CO 05.2001 -
Skills
Websites
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Medical Information & Clinical Inquiry Response
- Adverse Event Identification & Reporting
- Pharmacovigilance Principles
- Regulatory Compliance (State, Federal, DEA)
- SOP Implementation & Quality Systems
- Literature Review & Evidence-Based Recommendations
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation Accuracy
- Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
- Immunization & Patient Education
- Leadership & Technician Oversight
Certification
Licensed Pharmacist — Colorado
Accomplishments
- Successfully operated in a high-volume 1,800 scripts/day environment.
- Consistently met or exceeded immunization performance goals.
- Improved store inventory metrics quarterly and annually.
- Maintained strong patient-service and sales performance.
Technical Skills
• Micromedex, Lexicomp, Clinical Pharmacology
• MTM platforms (OutcomesMTM, Mirixa)
• EnterpriseRx, Cerner, Epic (adjust as needed)
• Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
CPR/BLS Certified
03-2025
Staff Pharmacist
Safeway/Albertsons
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Pharmacist — Colorado
05-2023
Pharmacy Intern
Safeway
01.2022 - 05.2023
Immunization Certification
08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Metropolitan University of Denver
05.2001 -
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy