Zahraa Alwashah
Dearborn,MI
Summary
- Self-motivated, compassionate and dedicated pharmacist with over 5 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry. Skilled at working closely with team members, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Hardworking, reliable and results focused professional with strong communication, time management and organizational skills. Possesses solid multitasking, excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
03.2022 - Current
- Ensuring that the prescribed therapy is safe, effective and indicated; collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to resolve any drug therapy problems and to maximize benefits to patients by keeping them in a circle of care.
- Promoting health and well-being of patients by administering influenza and COVID-19 vaccines as well as other injectable medications when appropriate and communicating them with other healthcare professionals as per provincial guidelines.
- Assisting and supervising the pharmacy staff members to facilitate smooth workflow.
- Helped many staff members in their personal and professional development by providing regular feedbacks and delegating tasks appropriate for their development.
- Managed Medication therapy management claims by identifying, preventing, and resolving medication related problems.
- Performed Strep throat, Influenza, and COVID rapid antigen tests and initiated treatment and follow up plan.
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Trained new staff members on pharmacy operations, policies, and procedures for seamless team integration.
- Mentored junior pharmacists enhancing their clinical knowledge leading them towards successful careers within the field.
- Facilitated medication therapy management sessions with patients to optimize their health outcomes through comprehensive assessments of their medications'' efficacy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of drug interactions, side effects, and contraindications, ensuring safe patient care.
- Contributed to increased store sales by offering excellent customer service and product knowledge in the retail setting.
- Managed immunization services by administering vaccines according to CDC guidelines and maintaining proper documentation.
Floater Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Conducted and participated in numerous flu clinics throughout the region.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Successfully completed required assessments and evaluations throughout the internship period, demonstrating growth in professional skills and knowledge related to the field of pharmacy.
- Optimized wait times for patients through efficient prescription filling processes and prioritizing urgent requests accordingly.
- Assisted with immunization administration, promoting overall community health and increasing vaccination rates.
Pharmacy Technician
Script Now Compounding Pharmacy
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures and specialized compounding machinery to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Compounded pain creams, capsules, hormone products, and patches.
Science Tutor
Henry Ford Community College
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Maintained an organized tutoring space with relevant resources readily available, promoting a focused learning environment.
- Provided constructive feedback on homework assignments, equipping students with tools for continuous self improvement.
- assisted students understand major topics in Chemistry, Biology, Philosophy, and Arabic.
Education
Licensed Pharmacist - Pharmacy, PharmD
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2019
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2017
Skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work with keen attention to details
- Professionalism and teamwork
- Quick learner and dependable with the ability to work well under pressure
- Superior leadership skills
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
Certification
- Michigan State Pharmacist License
- CPR Certificate
- Immunization Certificate
- POCT (Point of Care Testing) certificate
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
03.2022 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
04.2020 - 03.2022
Floater Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
09.2019 - 03.2020
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
08.2016 - 09.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Script Now Compounding Pharmacy
05.2013 - 05.2015
Science Tutor
Henry Ford Community College
08.2011 - 08.2013
Licensed Pharmacist - Pharmacy, PharmD
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Toledo
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