Faiza Taj
Lynbrook
Summary
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care, ensuring adherence to regulations and effective pharmacy staff management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
LIJ Valley Stream
06.2012 - Current
- Dispensed medications following physician orders, ensuring patient-specific doses were accurate.
- Maintained precise records of controlled substances in compliance with DEA regulations.
- Checked prescription labels for accuracy before medication distribution.
- Oversaw pharmacy staff, including technicians and interns, while managing inventory.
- Contributed to a collaborative healthcare environment focused on patient recovery.
- Prepared and checked sterile IV admixtures and hazardous medications under USP ( / ) standards.
- Provided pharmacokinetic dosing for vancomycin, aminoglycosides, anticoagulants, and other high risk medications.
- Educated nursing and medical staff on medication, safety, formulary updates, and new drug protocols.
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Verified accuracy of prescription labels before dispensing medications
- Advised patients on proper usage and potential side effects of prescribed medications
- Educated new employees on company policies and procedures
- Monitored patients' drug therapies for interactions, allergies, or other concerns
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
- Managed pharmacy inventory levels and ordered necessary supplies
Pharmacist Intern
CVS
06.1997 - 08.1999
- Assisted the pharmacist with filling of the prescriptions
- Interpreted information and recommended solutions
- Handled patient complaints and resolved them with the best of my knowledge
- Worked with other members of the pharmacy to ensure accuracy of prescriptions
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pharmacy
Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York06.1999
Skills
- Prescription drug labeling
- Medication inventory management
- HIPAA regulations
- Prescription drug interaction assessment
- IV admixtures
- Pharmacy automation
- Medication dispensing
LANGUAGE
English - Native
Urdu - Native
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
LIJ Valley Stream
06.2012 - Current
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2008 - 06.2012
Pharmacist Intern
CVS
06.1997 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pharmacy
Long Island University