Hala Elostaz RPH,BCGP
River Edge,NJ
Summary
Passionate pharmacist dedicated to delivering quality patient care and optimizing outcomes through collaboration with healthcare teams. Experienced in managing pharmacy operations and committed to continuous learning. Seeking a consulting role to leverage expertise in medication therapy management and team collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
Oradell , NJ
06.2019 - Current
- Supervised the operations of a fast-paced pharmacy, directing a team comprised of 5 pharmacists and technicians to deliver excellent patient care and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Diligently followed state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to manage prescriptions for patients.
- Delivered medication therapy management, analyzing member medical records, conducting comprehensive medication reviews, and engaging in communication with patients and providers through outbound calls.
- Administered immunizations to patients following guidelines and regulations.
- Guided the set up and operational procedures of vaccination clinics at nursing homes and assisted living centers.
- Carried out patient COVID-19 testing while adhering to established safety measures.
- Successfully monitored and analyzed pharmacy performance metrics, leading to a significant 16% increase in prescription volume
- Achieved approximately 50% growth in pharmacy sales and profitability by skillfully managing budget and financial operations while keeping expenses under control.
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Ridgewood , NJ
12.2007 - 02.2018
- Performed comprehensive prescription reviews to guarantee accurate and complete dispensing.
- Delivered informative responses to patient questions and educated them on medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments to understand their requirements and provided suggestions for suitable OTC products
- Conducted training sessions for new hires on company policies related to retail pharmacy operations.
- Administered immunizations.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmacology
Northeastern University
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Pharmacy
AL-Azhar Univeristy
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management (Outcomes)
- Regulatory and Drug Safety Compliance (DEA, FDA, HIPAA)
- Healthcare Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service Excellence
- Problem Solving
- Training and Development
Certification
Licensed Pharmacist (NJ board of Pharmacy)
Licensed Immunizing pharmacist (NJ board of Pharmacy)
Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (Board of Pharmacy specialties)
ASCP Consulting Pharmacist Certificate ( in progress)
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2019 - Current
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
12.2007 - 02.2018
Licensed Pharmacist (NJ board of Pharmacy)
Licensed Immunizing pharmacist (NJ board of Pharmacy)
Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (Board of Pharmacy specialties)
ASCP Consulting Pharmacist Certificate ( in progress)
Master of Science - Pharmacology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
AL-Azhar Univeristy
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