IHAB FANOUS
Newark,DE
Summary
Dedicated Registered Pharmacist with over 14 years of progressive experience spanning retail pharmacy, management, prior authorization, and clinical services. Demonstrated leadership in pharmacy operations, medication therapy management, immunization delivery, and team development. Proven ability to maintain regulatory compliance, optimize workflow in high-volume settings, and deliver outstanding patient-centered care. Holds active Pennsylvania pharmacist licensure; eligible to reciprocate in the State of Delaware.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Wilmington, DE
12.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety protocols.
- Led team in implementing medication therapy management programs to enhance patient outcomes.
- Developed training programs for staff on new pharmaceutical products and best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize prescription workflows and patient care strategies.
- Analyzed pharmacy performance metrics to identify areas for operational improvement and efficiency gains.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
New Castle, DE
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided float coverage across locations
- Dispensed medications and administered vaccines
Pharmacy Manager
Rite Aid
New Castle, DE
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Directed pharmacy operations, compliance, and staff
- Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
- Played an active role in the hiring process, identifying top talent that contributed to the team''s success in providing outstanding pharmaceutical care services.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Implemented MTM and vaccination programs
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid
New Castle, DE
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided float coverage across locations
- Dispensed medications and administered vaccines
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing inventory effectively.
- Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
Pharmacy Technician (Prior Authorization)
AmeriHealth Caritas
07.2016 - 05.2019
- - Processed prior authorizations and coordinated with providers
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
12.2011 - 06.2016
- Assisted in dispensing, insurance processing, and inventory
- Assisted pharmacists in verifying prescriptions and managing inventory levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy (Foreign Graduate)
University of Cairo
Egypt06.
FPGEC Certified -
NABP
Mount Prospect, ILSkills
- Patient Counseling
- Immunizations
- MTM
- Regulatory Compliance
- Leadership
- Prior Authorization
- Inventory Management
- Training and mentoring
- Direct patient care
- Drug safety
- Staff management
- Policy enforcement
- Prescription verification
- Workflow optimization
- Patient education and counseling
- Pharmacy operations management
Certification
- PA Pharmacist License RP457258 — Active, Expires 09/30/2026
- PA Injectables Authorization RPI016776 — Active, Expires 09/30/2026
- Eligible for Delaware Licensure (Reciprocity)
- APhA Immunization Delivery Certificate — Issued 07/15/2021
- BLS Certification — American Red Cross (Valid through 2026)
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
12.2025 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
06.2025 - 12.2025
Pharmacy Manager
Rite Aid
12.2021 - 05.2025
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid
09.2020 - 12.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid
05.2019 - 07.2020
Pharmacy Technician (Prior Authorization)
AmeriHealth Caritas
07.2016 - 05.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
12.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy (Foreign Graduate)
University of Cairo
FPGEC Certified -
NABP