Elaf Alwazeer
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 10 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Vons Pharmacy
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and processed over 300 medication orders daily, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and patient-specific considerations.
- Counseled and administered antipsychotic and opioid misuse treatment injections, in addition to travel and seasonal vaccines.
- Educated patients and staff about medication regimens, enhancing treatment adherence and knowledge by 30%.
- Documented interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
- Assisted with quality improvement initiatives, inventory control, and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using outcomes.
- Addressed and resolved insurance billing discrepancies leading to a more efficient claims process.
- Monitored and managed controlled substance inventory, ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations.
- Performed other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy District Manager
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
El Cajon, CA
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Verified prescriptions and medications dispensed
- Performed filling of prescriptions, inventory control, oral transcription of prescriptions from health practitioners
- Assisted patients with pharmacy needs
- Controlled medication dispensing by monitoring drug therapies and advising interventions
- Provided pharmacological intormation by answering questions and counseling patients
- insurance expertise
- Performed professional patient calls as follow up for therapies started
- Multitasked with typing, phone calls, and verifying prescriptions in a store of average 3000 prescriptions/week
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
- Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Pharmacy Manager
Nudo's Pharmacy
El Cajon, CA
01.2016 - 05.2023
- Managed and supported a team of 12 Pharmacy technicians and clerks in fulfilling over 2000 prescriptions per week.
- Counseled patients on how to take their medication, paying close attention to any drug interactions, allergies, or adverse side effects.
- Improved medication adherence by 15% through active participation and development of medication adherence initiative.
- Verified accuracy of prescriptions and filled orders.
- Trained and supervised pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
- Oversaw sales, prescription counts, profits and labor.
- Performed MTM services for members including Targeted and Comprehensive Medication Reviews.
- Consulted with physicians about medication dosage, drug interactions, potential side effects and make therapeutic recommendations to significantly improve patient outcomes.
- Assisted doctor’s office by completing necessary documentation to obtain prior authorizations or by suggesting covered formulary alternatives.
- Helped uninsured and low-income patients receive discounted prices for life-saving medications through 340B program.
- Ordered, received and maintained records of CII prescription drugs through (CSOS) and DEA Form 222.
- Evaluated patients' controlled substance history through (CURES) for compliance to provider established pain management guidelines and screening for diversion.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and company standards.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
Pharmacy Intern
Nudo's Pharmacy
El Cajon, CA
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Reconstituted oral liquids and hand counted controlled medications.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Received new prescriptions over the phone, communicating with doctors and their representatives.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Increased sales of OTC medications by 10%.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Pharmacist/Project Coordinator
World Health Organization, WHO
Amman/ Jordan
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Coordinated implementation of the WHO maternal and child health projects
- Worked on smallpox and polio eradication projects in 3rd world countries.
- Monitored and supervised the implementation at the district level and reported progress of implementation to the WHO and Ministry of Health.
- Conducted coordination meetings related to the WHO various projects.
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Jordan06.2009
Skills
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Medication dispensing
- Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
- Prescription Counseling
- Staff Training
- Customer Service
- Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR)
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist, CA - December 2015
- CPR/BLS certified, American Heart Association - March 2023
- Pharmacy based immunization delivery- California Pharmacists Association
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Vons Pharmacy
11.2023 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
05.2023 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Manager
Nudo's Pharmacy
01.2016 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Intern
Nudo's Pharmacy
02.2013 - 03.2014
Pharmacist/Project Coordinator
World Health Organization, WHO
06.2009 - 11.2010
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Al-Ahliyya Amman University