Faiza Taj
Lynbrook,NY
Summary
Lead pharmacy operations by managing staff and enhancing patient care through collaboration with healthcare teams. Ensure compliance with regulations while optimizing medication management, resulting in improved patient recovery rates.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
LIJ Valley Stream
06.2012 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately according to tailored physician orders, ensuring patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness.
- Delivered pharmacokinetic dosing for high-risk medications like vancomycin and anticoagulants.
- Executed preparation and verification of sterile IV admixtures and hazardous medications under USP guidelines.
- Conducted drug utilization reviews to optimize therapy according to guidelines and policies.
- Maintained detailed records of controlled substances in alignment with DEA regulations.
- Double-checked prescription labels for correctness before distributing medications.
- Fostered a collaborative healthcare environment that supported improved patient recovery rates through teamwork.
- Led pharmacy staff, including technicians and interns, while efficiently managing inventory levels.
- Educated nursing and medical staff on safety protocols and medication formulary updates, enhancing overall patient care.
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Rockville Centre, New York
08.1999 - 06.2012
- Monitored patients' drug therapies to identify and address interactions, allergies, or other concerns.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
- Advised patients on proper usage and potential side effects of prescribed medications
- Verified accuracy of prescription labels before dispensing medications
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to ensure availability of pharmaceuticals for patient care.
- Managed pharmacy inventory levels and ordered necessary supplies
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, facilitating understanding of company procedures and medical protocols.
- Educated new employees on company policies and procedures
Pharmacist Intern
CVS
06.1997 - 08.1999
- Analyzed patient information to recommend effective solutions
- Supported pharmacist in accurately filling prescriptions, ensuring compliance with regulations
- Worked with other members of the pharmacy to ensure accuracy of prescriptions
- Resolved patient complaints to enhance satisfaction and uphold service quality
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pharmacy
Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York06-1999
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Drug interaction assessment
- Clinical pharmacy practices
- Medication dispensing
- Drug utilization review
- IV admixtures
- Inventory management
- HIPAA regulations
- Patient counseling
LANGUAGE
English - Native
Languages
Urdu - Native
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
LIJ Valley Stream
06.2012 - Current
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.1999 - 06.2012
Pharmacist Intern
CVS
06.1997 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pharmacy
Long Island University