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Kinza Ali

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Highly adaptable and patient service-oriented Pharmacist with Doctor of Pharmacy degree and advanced certification in Pharmacist Immunization Delivery. Strong background in clinical pharmacology and patient medication therapy management. Currently licensed in New York.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Manager

CVS Pharmacy Health
06.2020 - Current


  • Maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, including department cleanliness. Maintained proper inventory levels, rotated stock and immediately complied with prescription drug recalls.
  • Conducted drug utilization reviews, drug interventions and therapy management.
  • Extended patient engagement with extra counseling and follow-up adherence calls.
  • Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
  • Participated in community outreach initiatives, conducting educational presentations on medication safety and proper usage techniques.
  • Recommended appropriate clinical programs such as immunization, MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist).
  • Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
  • Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.

Clinical Pharmacist Intern

Pikeville Medical Center
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Performed coverage determination for prescription drugs against established criteria on any prior authorization requests.
  • Conducted occasional clinical literature searches to support the coverage determination function for cases, as needed.
  • Participated and collaborated with the clinical pharmacist team discussions on CMS regulatory issues, company policies and other projects as needed.
  • Supported the implementation of new pharmacy services through active participation in planning meetings and project development.
  • Assisted in the development of pharmacy-specific policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
  • Continually expanded clinical knowledge base by attending educational seminars, webinars, workshops, and completing self-directed learning modules.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while addressing patient concerns regarding medications, side effects, or insurance coverage issues.

Clinical Pharmacist; Long Term Care Facility

Laurel Heights Nursing Home
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
  • Interacted with physicians and nurses regarding patients' medication order.
  • Identified, resolved and documented orders discrepancies and possible drug interactions.
  • Interpreted and implemented all departmental policies and procedures on the assigned shift.
  • Performed quality checks and dispensed patient medications to patients throughout the hospital.
  • Routinely operated the computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Played an integral role in emergency response situations, providing expert guidance on appropriate drug therapy interventions during critical moments of patient care.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Oakwood, VA
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology concentration

Brooklyn College Academy
Brooklyn, NY
05.2017

Skills

  • Strong decision-making ability
  • Efficient and accurate
  • Skilled in clinical interventions
  • Strong clinical background
  • Drug utilization review
  • Hospital and retail pharmacy professional
  • Patient counseling expert
  • Inventory management
  • Expert understanding of Medicare and Medicaid processes
  • Strong background in FDA drug safety guidelines
  • Exceptional patient care and interaction
  • HIPAA trained
  • Patient counseling expert
  • Insurance Coverage Verification
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professional Demeanor

Community Service

Volunteer as a Pharmacist, Cayesse Haiti Missionary Clinic 2013

Languages

Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Manager

CVS Pharmacy Health
06.2020 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist Intern

Pikeville Medical Center
01.2018 - 07.2020

Clinical Pharmacist; Long Term Care Facility

Laurel Heights Nursing Home
04.2017 - 09.2019

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Appalachian College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Biology concentration

Brooklyn College Academy

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