Highly adaptable as Pharmacist in delivering medical assistance and support to patients in busy, pharmacy environment. Intelligent and personable professional with wide-ranging knowledge of medication ingredients, indications and contradictions.
Capable and well-versed in collaborating with patients and healthcare team members to help alleviate symptoms and address root causes of medical issues. Experienced in calculating doses, preparing compounds and securing storage to protect inventories. Works well with groups and maintain healthy professional relationship with colleagues
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable employee seeking pharmacist position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Accurate Hospital Pharmacist with outstanding interpersonal skills maintains positive relationships with customers, vendors and medical professionals. In-depth knowledge of healthcare organizations and insurance providers. Committed to preparing and dispensing medications in accordance with established hospital guidelines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem Pharmacist
Northwell Health
Glen Cove, NY
05.2023 - Current
Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.
Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
Maintained patient and medication records in compliance with government regulations and department policies and procedures.
Experience with sunrise to verify and manage prescription orders.
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
Reconstituted oral liquids.
Compounded IV medications based on perceived order.
Experience in working different shifts including overnights
Pharmacist-in-Charge
CVS Pharmacy
Hicksville, NY
09.2022 - 04.2023
Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
Supervised and coached team of over 4 pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
Reported adverse drug events (ADE) and medication errors in alignment with regulatory policies and procedures.
Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy, Retail
Glen Cove, NY
01.2021 - 04.2022
Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy, Retail
Glen Cove, NY
12.2018 - 12.2020
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Pharmacist
Community Care Rx
Plainview, NY
06.2024 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
POONA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
ERANDAWANE, PUNE, INDIA
05.2018
Skills
Operational Oversight
Controlled Substance Management
Pharmaceutical Supply Ordering
Maintaining Patient Records
Prescription Review and Dosage
Identifying Medication Reactions
Medication Assessments
Advising and Educating Patients
Labeling Procedures
Dispensing Medications
FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
Drug Inventory Management
Active Listening
Vaccination Administration
Hospital Staff Support
Verifying Prescriptions
Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Drug Efficacy
Drug Safety Assessment
Quality Assurance and Control
Accomplishments
Author of research paper on Study on infertility- Aetiology , Medical therapy and Outcomes in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Certification
Licensed as Pharmacist in the state of New York
License Number: #069498
Date of Licensure: August 26, 2022 - Present
Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid; American Red Cross Certified