Navid Salehinia
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Pharmacy intern with hands-on experience in retail operations, immunization delivery, and patient counseling. Proven ability to optimize medication therapy management, improve adherence, and train pharmacy technicians in high-volume environments. Committed to delivering compassionate, efficient care while maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting public health initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Intern
Publix Pharmacy
Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Sunny Isles, Adventura, Hallandale, Surfside, FL
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Supported patient care through immunization delivery, medication counseling, and workflow optimization across multiple Florida locations. Working under pharmacist supervision, I’ve contributed to MTM services, trained technicians, and adapted to diverse store cultures—all while deepening my clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities in high-volume retail settings.
- Administered vaccines including influenza, shingles, and COVID-19, ensuring proper documentation and cold chain compliance
- Counseled patients on medication adherence, side effects, and cost-saving alternatives to support therapeutic outcomes
- Assisted with MTM services by identifying eligible patients and supporting medication reviews and follow-ups
- Trained incoming pharmacy interns and technicians, fostering clinical & community readiness and team cohesion
- Performed cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain stock accuracy and reduce medication waste.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve insurance issues and ensure timely prescription fulfillment.
- Adapted to varied store cultures and patient populations across Florida, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism.
Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Sunny Isles, Adventura, Hallandale, Surfside, FL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Served as a technician in a high-volume retail pharmacy, supporting both daily operations and emergency immunization efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognized for accuracy, adaptability, and patient-centered service.
- Processed prescriptions with 99% accuracy, verified insurance coverage, and resolved medication discrepancies
- Assisted pharmacists in daily operations including inventory control, patient counseling prep, and regulatory documentation
- Provided customer service in a high-volume retail setting, handling sensitive interactions with professionalism and empathy
- Trained new technicians on workflow protocols, improving team efficiency and reducing fulfillment errors
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA and state pharmacy regulations during all patient interactions
- Supported vaccine administration during COVID-19 under emergency authorization, assisting with dose preparation and patient intake
- Supported MTM services by identifying eligible patients and assisting with medication reviews and follow-ups
- Publix member since 2014, with 5 years of pharmacy experience and a strong foundation in customer service and operational excellence
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Nova Southeastern University, Barry & Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Ft Lauderdale, FL08.2027
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Nova Southeastern University, Barry & Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Ft Lauderdale, FL05.2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Medication preparation
- Patient education and counseling
- Immunization administration
- Medication dispensing
- Insurance billing
- Patient counseling
- Medication therapy management
- Pharmacy law
- HIPAA guidelines
- Insurance verification
- EnterpriseRx
- ABC ordering
Affiliations
- APhA (American Pharmacist Association), Member, 2022-2023
- ASCP (American Society of Consultant Pharmacists), Member 2024-current
Certification
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certificate-APhA-12/19/2022-Current
- Basic Life Support Certificate-American Heart Association-4/01/2025 -Current
- Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate-APhA-4/2/2025-Current
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt-LinkedIn Learning (Expected 2026)
LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES
English: Native fluency
Farsi: secondary language (speaking)
Timeline
Pharmacy Intern
Publix Pharmacy
01.2023 - 01.2025
Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Nova Southeastern University, Barry & Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Nova Southeastern University, Barry & Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy