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Mahmoud Abdulkarim

Dearborn Heights,MI

Summary

Ambitious Pharmacist excited to bring 6+ years of experience providing excellent patient care in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to improve processes that are focused on efficiency and patient safety. Knowledgeable in all elements of medication dispensing, inventory control, and HIPPA compliance. Thrives in an environment dedicated to bringing the highest level of patient care through expertise and collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist

Aspen RX
Dearborn Heights, MI
04.2023 - Current
  • Provide medication therapy management (MTM) services required by different health insurance plans to certain patients
  • Review patients' medications to help safeguard against unintended side effects in new and existing prescriptions
  • Work with prescribers and other health care professionals to ensure that the medications prescribed are eligible for coverage and are affordable
  • Conduct comprehensive medication review (CMR) and targeted quality interventions (TMR)
  • Update patients' medications profiles with new over the counter medications, herbals, and dietary supplements
  • Document any medications allergy, side effects and how the patient use prescribed medications
  • Counsel patients which include training patients how and when to take doses, following up with patients to see if medications are working, sharing tips on how to minimize side effects while maximizing benefits and listening to all patient's concerns
  • Assess medication therapies to identify medication-related problems, develop a prioritized list of medication-related problems, and create a plan to resolve them.

lead Pharmacist

Simple Script Pharmacy
Dearborn, MI
04.2022 - Current
  • Process over 400 prescriptions on high volume days with 100% accuracy
  • Write a prescription for all vaccines on a pad, scanning to document delivery
  • Communicate directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email
  • Verify accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests
  • Counsel patients regarding over-the-counter and prescription drugs
  • Perform drug interventions
  • Ensure the work area is orderly, organized and free of debris
  • Oversee pharmacy technicians’ work and performance to provide safe and efficient care for patients.
  • Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
  • Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
Livonia, MI
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assist pharmacists in processing and filling 240+ prescriptions daily while maintaining a high level of accuracy
  • Designed and organized hazardous medication section, increasing efficiency and safety for patients and staff
  • Proficient in insurance coverage verification and billing government insurances (Medicare & Medicaid)
  • Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA regulations and company policy.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Dearborn, MI
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Provided comprehensive training for 4+ pharmacy technicians on proper pharmacy procedures
  • Recognized as employee of the month multiple times for excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Received verbal prescription orders from practitioners while ensuring all required information was transcribed
  • Researched and quickly resolved complex third party payment issues
  • Attended management meetings and presented ideas to improve business.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmacy

Misr University For Science & Technology
Giza, Egypt
2015

Skills

  • Insurance Requirements
  • Medication Dispensing and Immunizations
  • Health Care Industry
  • Patient Care Optimization
  • Pharmacy operations
  • CMR
  • TMR
  • MTM
  • Patient safety
  • patient Counseling
  • Error Prevention
  • Inventory Management

Affiliations

American Pharmacists Association, October 2020 Michigan Pharmacists Association, October 2020

Certification

• Basic Life Support Provider License (CPR and AED) through American Heart Association, August 2023

• North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX®), July 2020

• APHA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate, October 2020

• Michigan State Pharmacist Intern License, October 2019

• Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification, October 2019

• PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT), January 2018

• Michigan State Pharmacy Technician License, October 2017

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacist

Aspen RX
04.2023 - Current

lead Pharmacist

Simple Script Pharmacy
04.2022 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
01.2019 - 01.2021

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
01.2016 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmacy

Misr University For Science & Technology
Mahmoud Abdulkarim