Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Timeline
Michael Kassabian, RPh.

Michael Kassabian, RPh.

Warwick,RI

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 25 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
07.2000 - Current
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Worked as preceptor mentor for students completing introductory and advanced pharmacy practicums.
  • Worked with automated dispensing systems and other pharmacy automation systems as required by department.

Pharmacy Manager

CVS/Pharmacy
05.2001 - 03.2009
  • Supervised team of 42 pharmacy technicians and 8 pharmacists (6 daytime and 2 overnights)
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by 20% within a year

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
05.2000

Skills

  • Operational Oversight
  • Dispensing Medications
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Identifying Medication Reactions
  • Intern Management
  • Prescription Review and Dosage
  • Controlled Substance Management
  • Medication Assessments
  • Epic Systems
  • Effective Customer Service
  • Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
  • Supervising Technicians

Awards

CVS 2004 Area Paragon Award Recipient

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager - CVS/Pharmacy
05.2001 - 03.2009
Pharmacist - CVS Pharmacy
07.2000 - Current
University of Rhode Island - Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy