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Kumerpreet Dhaliwal

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Motivated licensed Pharmacist with long-standing experience in pharmacy. Skilled in patient counseling and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide high quality patient care in fast-paced pharmacy settings. Acquired foundational experience in IV compounding with a strong drive to learn and further develop skills in this area.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2024 - Current

- Ensuring pharmacy operates according to policies, regulations, and standards

- Assisting in efficient workflow

- Data Entry, Data Review, Resolving Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR's:), filling GFD's, and Conducting Product Reviews

- Assisting with training and coaching

- Administering Immunizations

- Counseling patients on medication use, storage, side effects, and interactions

- Ensuring all records kept in pharmacy according to State and Federal requirements

- Checking and signing-off on daily inventory orders received from distributors

- Quarterly and biennial inventory

- Pharmacy Self-Assessment

- Daily exemption counts (CII medications)

Intern Pharmacist

Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted supervising pharmacists in taking verbal orders, conducting MTMs, identifying potential drug-related problems, discussing interventions, and reaching out to doctor offices with proper annotation of any communication with the medical team and the patient
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, Shingles and other diseases
  • Educated patients on proper medication administration, reducing complications from incorrect usage and storage on prescription and OTC products
  • Implementing best practices for proper storage, inventory management, organization, and handling of medications in the pharmacy
  • Improved patient satisfaction by addressing questions and concerns regarding their prescriptions in a timely manner

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Capital City Pharmacy
03.2023 - 05.2023

Preceptor: Dr. Kayla Kakutani

  • Managed lists of care homes and doctors by removing outdated entries and adding new ones as per preceptor
  • Counseled patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration under Pharmacist supervision
  • Assisted pharmacy staff with keeping track of inventory, answering phone calls, filling and bubble packing medications

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
01.2023 - 02.2023

Preceptor: Dr. Freya Sydnor

  • Used pharmacy software, IntercomPlus, to enter prescription and insurance information
  • Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice
  • Administered immunizations
  • Conducted new-to-therapy and maintenance therapy calls everyday
  • Performed comprehensive medication reviews and MTMs
  • Also completed a Patient-Care APPE at this location from May 2022-June 2022

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Vibra Healthcare Kentfield Critical Care Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022

Preceptor: Dr. Nam Vo

  • Monitored inventory levels
  • Compounded and prepared intravenous medications under direct pharmacist supervision
  • Monitored patients in MedHost, Wellsky, and HIE (Dignity Health Information Exchange)
  • Constructed an organized, comprehensive presentation on anticoagulation reversal agents and patient case approved by preceptor
  • Participated in rounds and pharmacy-related meetings
  • Monitoring patients on anticoagulation therapies under direct Pharmacist supervision
  • Filled automated medication dispensing system: Omnicell

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Omnicare, CVS Health
08.2022 - 09.2022

Preceptor: Dr. Abdulla Nooristani

  • Interacted with healthcare professionals to take verbal prescriptions under supervision of preceptor
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information
  • Monitored inventory levels and notified the Inventory Technician of items requiring reorder
  • Used a language translator software to translate Rx directions
  • Presented drug monograph to preceptor.
  • Learned about important prescription elements (requirements/record keeping), disease states, and conducted detailed discussion on MOA's for different pharmacological classes with preceptor

APPE Pharmacy Intern

TinRx Pharmacy
06.2022 - 08.2022

Preceptor: Dr. Vinhly Truong and Dr. Cristina Garcia

  • Created and presented a PowerPoint presentation on HIV, SB159, and PrEP/PEP
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions and arrange consultations with pharmacists
  • Counseled on medications with different routes of administration
  • Used pharmacy software, Pioneer Rx, to update patient profiles, insurance information and enter prescriptions
  • Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions using TCGRx pill pouching machine
  • Assisted pharmacy team members on telehealth and mail order pharmacy services using FedEx, King Courier, UPS, USPS
  • Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance and status prescriptions filling

IPPE Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
05.2021 - 11.2021

Preceptor: Dr. Dan Ge

  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
  • Researched and answered drug information questions from providers, patients, and preceptor
  • Vaccinated patients against COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, and shingles
  • Packed and labeled prescription to be checked by Pharmacist

IPPE Pharmacy Intern

CVS Coram Specialty Infusion Services
07.2021 - 08.2021

Preceptor: Dr. Stacy Nguyen

  • Restocked compounding room on an as needed basis.
  • Assisted in keeping record of physical inventory weekly and deep cleaning of pharmacy and compounding room
  • Presented on AmBisome (Amphotericin B) Liposome for Injection to preceptor, team pharmacists, and other APPE/IPPE students
  • Checked for drug expirations
  • Performed duties and responsibilities as assigned by preceptor

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreen's Pharmacy
12.2016 - 03.2020
  • Worked 20 hours a week, while a full-time student at California State University of Sacramento and Los Rios Colleges
  • Worked 40 hours a week during seasonal breaks
  • Key Responsibilities: Entered prescription data into pharmacy software, resolved insurance claims, filled prescriptions, performed cashier work, managed inventory, compounded topical creams/ointments/liquids and maintained patient profiles in a busy pharmacy environment

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart Pharmacy
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • Worked 30 hours weekly
  • Filled prescriptions, managed inventory, performed cashier duties, assisted customers by answering questions, processing payments, and ensuring medication records are up to date

Pharmacy Technician Extern

Rite Aid Pharmacy
02.2014 - 05.2014
  • Worked 25 hours weekly, while part-time student at American River College
  • Assisted with filling prescriptions, restocking, and organizing medications under direct pharmacist supervision.

Education

MBA - Healthcare Setting

Pacific University College of Business
Forest Grove, OR
11.2023

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Pacific University School of Pharmacy
Hillsboro, OR
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies: Women's Studies

California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Patient counseling and education: ensuring understanding of prescribed medications, potential side effects and usage instructions
  • IV Compounding in accordance with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, adhering to guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), California State Board of Pharmacy, and The Joint Commission (TJC)
  • Medication Therapy Management: Empowering patients to be well informed about their medication management and activity engaged in their healthcare journey
  • Proficient in multiple pharmacy software's (Pioneer Rx, IntercomPlus, MedHost, Wellsky, HIE (Dignity Health Information Exchange), Omnicell) and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Licensures and Certifications

  • Registered Pharmacist, California State Board of Pharmacy (License Number: RPH 90299): 10/2024 - 08/2026
  • Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification, American Pharmacist Association: 03/2021
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, American Red Cross Training Services: 10/05/2023 - Validity Period is 2 years
  • Intern Pharmacist, California State Board of Pharmacy (License Number: INT 47792): 01/2021 - 05/2024
  • Intern Pharmacist, Oregon State Board of Pharmacy (License Number: PI-0013908): 09/2020 - 11/2024
  • Intern Pharmacist, Washington State Department of Health (License Number: IR 61102107): 12/2020 - 08/2024
  • Pharmacy Technician, California State Board of Pharmacy (License Number: TCH 143591): 11/2014 - 08/2024

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2024 - Current

Intern Pharmacist

Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2023 - 05.2024

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Capital City Pharmacy
03.2023 - 05.2023

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
01.2023 - 02.2023

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Vibra Healthcare Kentfield Critical Care Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Omnicare, CVS Health
08.2022 - 09.2022

APPE Pharmacy Intern

TinRx Pharmacy
06.2022 - 08.2022

IPPE Pharmacy Intern

CVS Coram Specialty Infusion Services
07.2021 - 08.2021

IPPE Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
05.2021 - 11.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreen's Pharmacy
12.2016 - 03.2020

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart Pharmacy
02.2016 - 05.2016

Pharmacy Technician Extern

Rite Aid Pharmacy
02.2014 - 05.2014

MBA - Healthcare Setting

Pacific University College of Business

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Pacific University School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies: Women's Studies

California State University Sacramento
Kumerpreet Dhaliwal