Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Presentations
References
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Mustafa Tarik

Charleston,SC

Summary

Dedicated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist Specialist with comprehensive experience spanning specialty pharmacy, acute care, and high-volume community settings. Proven ability to optimize complex medication regimens, ensure adherence, and collaborate under collaborative practice agreements to improve therapeutic outcomes. Former Pharmacy Manager with a track record of operational leadership, regulatory compliance, and team development. Currently advancing expertise through the pursuit of a PGY1 Nontraditional Residency at MUSC Health, with a long-term commitment to delivering high-quality, clinical pharmacy services.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Specialist

Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
07.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient needs and collaborated with healthcare teams for effective care plans.
  • Conducted patient assessments using established medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Monitored patient progress and documented findings in electronic health records systems.
  • Educated patients on treatment options and procedures to enhance understanding.
  • Reviewed medication requests for prior authorization compliance and accuracy.
  • Patient assistance programs: Help patients enroll in programs that can help with costs and financial burdens.

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart
Goose Creek, South Carolina
01.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed pharmacy operations ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Oversaw medication inventory, verifying stock levels and expiration dates.
  • Implemented safety measures to minimize medication errors and enhance workflow.
  • Ensured accurate prescription processing and medication dispensing protocols.
  • Conducted regular staff performance evaluations promoting professional development.
  • Trained pharmacy staff on procedures and customer service techniques.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.

Pharmacy Manager

CVS
Summerville, South Carolina
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Working in patient care-driven pharmacy to optimize prescription filling, vaccine administration, and medical care.
  • Managed the pharmacy staff team (pharmacists, interns, technicians, and cashiers).
  • Maintained pharmacy permits, licenses, and registrations.
  • Managing the staff schedule to optimize workflow.
  • Working with district managers, attending conference meetings, and creating bridge notes for the pharmacy team.
  • Maintaining an organized, clean, and excellent workflow to best manage patient care and prescription filling.
  • Conducted medication therapy management for the patient’s outcome portal.

Specialty Pharmacy Student Internship

Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
08.2020 - 05.2021

Mail order pharmacy intern:

  • Dispensed medications accurately to patients following prescription guidelines.
  • Conducted patient consultations to provide drug information and guidance.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Holing Cancer Center Outpatient Pharmacy intern:

  • Dispensing medications for outpatients.
  • Working with IV infusion cancer pharmacy to prepare patient medications.
  • Counseling patients with their medications.

Information Solution Pharmacy Student Internship

Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Assisted in research projects to support department objectives and initiatives.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline communication processes across departments.
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Trained on how to use Epic interface efficiently.

Pharmacy Student Internship

Publix Pharmacy
Summerville, South Carolina
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed inventory by restocking shelves and organizing medication supplies.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries and resolving concerns.
  • Educated patients on medication usage and side effects to ensure understanding.
  • Participated in training new pharmacy students on operational procedures and best practices.

Compounding Pharmacy Volunteer

Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing medications for patients and healthcare providers.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspaces following pharmacy safety standards.
  • Operated compounding equipment to create sterile and non-sterile products.
  • Compounded non-sterile preparations including ointments, creams, lotions.
  • Calculated, weighed, measured, and mixed pharmaceutical ingredients in accordance with standard formulas or recipes.
  • Attained specific practical knowledge of USP 797 for developing sterile compounds.

Switchboard Operator and student ambassador

Trident Technical College
North Charleston, South Carolina
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Operated multi-line switchboard to route incoming calls efficiently.
  • Assisted in training new staff on switchboard operations and procedures.
  • Represented the institution at events and outreach programs.
  • Assisted prospective students with application and enrollment processes.
  • Organized campus tours for prospective students and families.
  • Developed promotional materials to highlight campus resources and services.
  • Provided feedback on student needs and program effectiveness to administration.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
05-2022

IT Support Certificate -

Google
Charleston, SC
12-2021

Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
05-2018

High School Diploma -

Spring Woods High School
Houston, TX
05-2014

Skills

  • Medication therapy management
  • Electronic health records
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Operational leadership
  • Information system strategy
  • Computer maintenance and hardware building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Website building
  • Tutoring/Teaching
  • Bilingual; Fluent Arabic and English
  • Switchboard Phone Operator
  • ART design and Computer Digital Art
  • professional video production

Certification

  • Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) In Progress; Goal 01/2026
  • South Carolina Pharmacy License November 16, 2022
  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate December 2021
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support February 2021
  • APhA Delivering Medication Therapy Management Series Certificate December 2020
  • APhA Pharmacist and patient - centered Diabetes care certificate December 2020
  • Certificate of Completion for Basics of TeamSTEPPS March 12 2019
  • APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate January 2019
  • Epic Proficiency Certifications January 2019

Presentations

  • Diabetes in Elderly Population February 2022

Sanofi Global Medical Information

  • Wrist-Warn Epilepsy Monitor (Awarded Honors) November 2021

MUSC Ground Round Seminar

  • GLP-1 Receptor Antagonists for Weight Loss June 2021

Charleston Air Force Joint Base Community Pharmacy

  • Remdesivir use in COVID-19 July 2020

MUSC Ashley Rivers Tower inpatient pharmacy

  • Epic workflow in conduction with Omnicell October 2019

MUSC Information Solution Pharmacy

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Specialist

Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart
01.2023 - 07.2024

Pharmacy Manager

CVS
08.2021 - 01.2023

Specialty Pharmacy Student Internship

Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2020 - 05.2021

Information Solution Pharmacy Student Internship

Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2019 - 09.2020

Pharmacy Student Internship

Publix Pharmacy
08.2018 - 02.2020

Compounding Pharmacy Volunteer

Medical University Of South Carolina
02.2017 - 08.2018

Switchboard Operator and student ambassador

Trident Technical College
06.2016 - 04.2018

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Medical University of South Carolina

IT Support Certificate -

Google

Associate of Science - Pre-Pharmacy

Trident Technical College

High School Diploma -

Spring Woods High School