Fariha Hassan
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with a proven track record of excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and make meaningful contributions to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
11.2022 - Current
- As the leader of a very busy pharmacy, I make sure that we are adequately staffed. I hire based on the pharmacy's work flow and demands.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Plan accordingly, by making the pharmacy staff's schedule every week. I make sure we align in budget requirements for the week as well as accommodate the staff's needs. I ensure that the technician to pharmacist ratio is aligned.
- I ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy laws and guidelines.
- I make sure that we are one team. I handle any inner conflicts with my staff and make sure there is a resolution , no matter how difficult the conversation may be.
- I work alongside my inventory specialist and make sure medications that are expired/damaged get processed properly and returned.
- I make sure the pharmacy's inventory is as accurate as possible by making sure cycle counts are completed on time.
- Following the DEA's requirements by returning expired C2's as well as completing the DEA 222 form.
- Provided externship training to pharmacy technicians.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Maintained the pharmacy's temperatures by keeping track both in the morning and evening.
- Verified data entry of prescriptions: No medical abbreviations, calculations on medications such as day supply and dosages, made sure there were no harm/mistakes on the sig code.
- Made sure medication dispensing was accurate as well as no adulteration in medications being dispensed to patients.
- Watched out for red flags on prescriptions as well as checked PMP monitoring for potential doctor shopping.
- Work with other healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, etc. over the phone to properly dose patients as well as find the best medication therapy for them.
- Properly counseled patients regarding medication interactions, potential side effects, as well as administration.
- Provided recommendations on OTC products and when to see a licensed physician for a prescription.
- Administered all different kinds of vaccines to individuals of all ages. Vaccines include: Flu, COVID, Shingles, Pneumonia, TDAP, MMR, etc.
- Participated in external flu vaccine clinics.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Make sure I participate in continuing education classes, to stay up to date with practices and new guidelines.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Provided medication reconciliation to providers over the phone, as well as take oral prescriptions.
- Provide prescription transfers over the phone.
- Provide consultation and answer drug related questions by patients with the intervention of the pharmacist when needed.
- Vaccinated patients and participated in Flu clinics.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
12.2014 - 06.2016
- A lot of multi tasking while working in a 24 hour pharmacy.
- Typed up prescriptions, while translating medical abbreviations and calculating day supply.
- Filled prescriptions with accuracy and precision. As well as on time.
- Rung out prescriptions and referring them to the pharmacist when needed.
- Pulled out day 14s from the waiting bin, to ensure insurance reversal.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
Sales Associate
Century 21
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided assistance to customers to help them find what they were looking for.
- Helped solve price discrepancies on items when there were mismatches.
- Served as a cashier and made sure patients retrieved their accurate change and items.
- Provided excellent customer service.
Office Assistant Audit Records
University at Buffalo
10.2013 - 05.2014
- This job helped me master my organizational skills
- Filed thousands of transcripts.
- Dealt with HIPPA and confidentiality.
- Maintained office clerical work.
Crew Member
McDonald's
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Helped clean the restaurant.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
Tutor
Eureka Learning Center
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Provided homework help for kids from Kindergarten to middle school.
- Provided SHSAT tutoring to middle school students.
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Provided tutoring for the SHSAT exam.
- Helped students with their homework and study for exams.
- Provided algebra and science tutoring.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy
Brooklyn, NY05.2019
Pre-Pharmacy -
Long Island University Brooklyn
01.2015
Pre-Pharmacy -
University at Buffalo
01.2014
High School Diploma - Gateway to Medicine
Brooklyn Technical High School
Brooklyn05-2013
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Prescription verification
- Workflow optimization
- Pharmacy operations management
- Regulatory compliance
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- CPR Training, 03/18/23, American Red Cross
- Narcan Training, 03/26/18
- APhA Immunization Certification, 08/26/18
- NYS certified Pharmacy Intern, 05/16
- Doctor of Pharmacy, 08/19
Experientialeducation
- Drug Information Elective, NYU Langone Medical Center, 06/18, 08/18, Assessed medical literature, Answered drug information questions, Completed drug utilization reviews
- Internal Medicine, NYU Langone – Brooklyn, 08/18, 09/18, Recommended drug interventions to patients in the ICU, Assessed patient profiles and monitored patients for progression to discharge
- Acute Care, The Brooklyn Hospital Emergency Department, 09/18, 10/18, Performed medication reconciliations, Calculated dosages for medications, Assessed patients for sepsis and created discharge plans
- Institutional, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 10/18, 11/18, Dispensed medications, Performed IV calculations, Participated in hospital meetings and resident seminars
- CVS Corporate Elective, 11/18, 01/19, Participated in corporate meetings, Understood the metrics behind CVS
- Community APPE, Walgreens Pharmacy, 01/19, 02/19, Helped with the workflow of the pharmacy
- Ambulatory Care APPE, Brookdale Hospital, 02/19, 03/19, Participated in the HIV clinic and monitored patient parameters
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/20/95
- Gender: F
Volunteer Experience
Medical Assistant, 250, Dr. Ram Dubey, (718)-853-3855, 504 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11218, 2010, 2011
Extracurricular Activities
Brooklyn Tech M.S.A., Member, 2010, 2011 Big Siblings Club, Treasurer, 2010, 2011 Council of Student Activities, Member, 2011, 2013 Model UN, Member, 2011, 2012 UNICEF, Member, 2011, 2012 National Honors Society (NHS), Member, 2011, 2013 College Services, Chairperson, 2012, 2013 The National BETA Club, Member, 2011, 2013 College Ambassadors, Vice President, 2012, 2013 Tennis Club, Member, 2013, 2014 Pre Pharmacy Club, Member, 2013, 2014 APhA-ASP Operation Diabetes, Director, 2015, 2016 APhA-ASP SGA, Senator, 2016, 2017 SNPhA Operation HIV/AIDs, Chairperson, 2016, 2017 IPhO, Member, 2017, 2018 Lambda Kappa Sigma Professional Fraternity, Member, 2017, Present
Degrees
Doctor of Pharmacy, 05/19
Languages
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
11.2022 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2019 - 11.2022
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
06.2016 - 08.2019
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
12.2014 - 06.2016
Sales Associate
Century 21
05.2014 - 08.2014
Office Assistant Audit Records
University at Buffalo
10.2013 - 05.2014
Crew Member
McDonald's
07.2013 - 08.2013
Tutor
Eureka Learning Center
11.2012 - 12.2014
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2009 - 01.2013
Pre-Pharmacy -
Long Island University Brooklyn
Pre-Pharmacy -
University at Buffalo
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy
High School Diploma - Gateway to Medicine
Brooklyn Technical High School
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