Hana Ambaye Mekonnen
CVS Pharmacy
Bellevue
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Washington State Licensed Pharmacist with retail and clinical pharmacy experience gained through CVS Health, Safeway Pharmacy, Sam's Club Pharmacy, and multiple hospital-based clinical rotations. Skilled in prescription verification, pharmacotherapy, medication therapy management (MTM), drug utilization review (DUR), medication reconciliation, immunization services, disease-state management, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations in fast-paced healthcare environments. Committed to improving patient outcomes through clinical excellence, medication safety, and evidence-based practice.
Work History
Pharmacy Intern
- Pharmacy Intern Responsible for auditing every prescription before it was packaged up for customer.
- Assisted in resolving prescription issues that required extensive contact with issuing physician.
- Assisted in contacting physician to get clarification on a prescriptions.
- Verify insurance eligibility and coverage.
- Calculate drug dosages and prepare prescription label for pharmacist approval.
- Contacted physician office via phone and fax to obtain prescription refill authorization.
Pharmacy Intern
- Performed pharmacokinetics and therapeutic drug monitoring.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds.
- Prepared medications and supplements for restocking of Omnicell machines.
- Performed pre-packing, preparing, filling, and labeling of medication.
- Participated in general and committee meetings to improve medication safety and reduce medication errors.
- Provide medication focused counseling upon discharge.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to pharmacy informatics and data management.
- Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in medication management and patient outcomes.
- Participated in daily rounds with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective medication use.
- Maintained accurate and complete medication records and documentation of interventions and recommendations.
- Led 1 topic discussion per week on various disease subjects attended by my preceptor.
- Presented a journal club use of Liraglutide in type 2 diabetes patients with CKD and a case presentation on Uremic pruritus in CKD patients.
- Made appropriate changes in dosage of medications considering physical conditions of patients under the supervision of my preceptor.
- Developed and documented therapeutic plans.
- Provide counseling services to patients.
- Send refills to patient’s pharmacy of choice.
- Conducted medication history interviews with patients.
- Prepare and administer COVID vaccine.
- Prepared and presented research findings.
- Conducted literature reviews and analyzed data.
- Conducted surveys and collected data for program evaluation.
- Preceptor: Krishna Kumar PharmD, MPS
- Collaborate with pediatric healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive medication management services to pediatric patients.
- Implement patient care plans.
- Participated in pharmacy related research projects at professional conferences.
- Preceptor: Sean Tan PharmD
- Participated in webinars.
- Wrote a letter to a state Medicaid program advocating for the removal of prior authorization restrictions in North Dakota.
- Preceptor: Adrienne Simmons Pharm.D, BCPS, AAHIVP
Staff Pharmacist
3 Years- Accurately dispensed and verified prescriptions while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and compliance with federal, state, DEA, and company regulations.
- Delivered comprehensive patient counseling on medication use, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and disease state management to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to clarify prescriptions, resolve medication-related issues, and recommend evidence-based therapeutic alternatives.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored pharmacy technicians, ensuring workflow efficiency, prescription accuracy, and adherence to pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Administered immunizations, including influenza, COVID-19, shingles, pneumococcal, RSV, and other CDC-recommended vaccines in accordance with state regulations.
- Managed controlled substance inventory, performed routine audits, maintained accurate records, and ensured full compliance with DEA regulations and company policies.
- Processed insurance claims, prior authorizations, medication refill requests, and prescription transfers, minimizing delays and improving patient satisfaction.
- Conducted Medication Therapy Management (MTM), comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs), and adherence interventions to improve clinical outcomes and reduce medication-related risks.
- Identified, resolved, and prevented drug therapy problems through clinical review, medication reconciliation, and ongoing patient monitoring.
- Served as the primary clinical resource for patients and healthcare staff regarding prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) products, immunizations, supplements, and preventive health services.
- Ensured strict compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Board of Pharmacy regulations, and company quality assurance standards.
- Delivered exceptional patient-centered care by addressing medication concerns, answering clinical questions, and building trusted relationships with patients and healthcare providers.
- Monitored medication therapy outcomes and recommended evidence-based interventions to enhance medication safety, efficacy, and patient adherence.
- Maintained high prescription accuracy while managing a fast-paced pharmacy environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Assisted in achieving pharmacy performance goals through inventory management, quality assurance initiatives, workflow optimization, and outstanding customer service.
Grad Intern Pharmacist
6 Months- Assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to patient prescriptions.
- Provide patient counseling on proper medication use, side effects, and over-the-counter recommendations.
- Conduct medication therapy reviews and collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Manage inventory, ensuring proper storage and expiration tracking of medications.
- Support the team in maintaining pharmacy compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Participate in patient education activities to improve adherence and promote wellness.
- Communicated directly with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, dosage instructions, and address medication-related inquiries.
- Assisted in resolving insurance-related issues, including claim rejections and formulary alternatives, to ensure timely medication access.
- Managed prescription transfers between pharmacies, verifying medication details and patient information.
- Administered vaccines to eligible patients, adhering to established protocols and maintaining accurate documentation.
Pharmacy Intern
2 Years 1 Month- Provide counseling under supervision of the pharmacist to customers regarding prescription knowledge, drug therapy, and health related products.
- Administer immunization for patients under direct supervision of licensed pharmacists.
- Perform medication therapy management review with patients.
- Served as Amharic and Tigrinya interpreter for non-English speaking patients.
- Regularly retrieve prescriptions from doctors and medical assistance over the phone.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment.
- Recommend over the counter medications to patients with treatable symptoms.
- Performed medication therapy management service.
- Assisted the pharmacist in managing drug inventory.
Pharmacy Technician
2 Years- Provide oral and written interpretation services for Amharic and Tigrinya speakers.
- Answer phone calls for orders and refills; answer questions on pricing.
- Contacted physicians regarding prescriptions/refills and addressed third party issues.
- Communicated with the warehouse and wholesalers for inventory information; followed up with customers.
- Filled prescription under guidance of registered pharmacist.
- Worked with customers at Drop Off Windows, ensuring optimum customer service to generate repeat and referral business.
- Entered prescriptions into the computer system’s patient profiles and checked for drug allergies.
- Managed special orders, received, and stocked inventory, maintained appropriate documentation.
- Facilitated great relationships with other staff members.
- Served as Amharic and Tigrinya interpreter for non-English speaking patients.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy
Associate of Science - Life science
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Computer knowledge including Microsoft Word
Excel
Web browsing and email.
Extensive knowledge of Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
and drug therapy.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
Strong attention to detail and ability to review medication orders accurately.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and accuracy in medication dispensing.
Accomplishments
- Scored above the 90th percentile of the National average in PCOA Exam
- Recipient of Howard University College of Pharmacy Office of Scholarship.
Certification
- Washington state Pharmacist license
- American Pharmacist Association (APhA) Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certified
- Metro CPR Medical Training Services, LLC CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grad Intern Pharmacist
Safeway Pharmacy
10.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Pharmacy Intern
Sam’s Club Pharmacy
04.2021 - 05.2023Read More
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
09.2013 - 09.2015Read More
Montgomery College
Associate of Science from Life science
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Association Management, National Viral Hepatitis RoundTable
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APPE Elective Management, Children’s National Medical
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ResearchHoward University College of Pharmacy
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Ambulatory Care, Howard University Hospital Anticoagulant clinic
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Clinical Specialty Nephrology
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Health Systems
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Medicine, VA medical center
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Pharmacy Intern
Virginia Hospital Center
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Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
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Howard University College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy
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