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Oday Kasim

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Goal-driven and hard-working pharmacist with years of experience in retail setting who enjoys working with team members, patients, medical staff, and management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and needs.

I have a terrific track record of positive relationships with management and patients throughout my career. I pride myself on working proficiently to obtain the best patients’ outcomes regarding their health care status and out-of-pocket cost while providing swift and accurate prescription dispensing and recommendation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

SpartanNash
02.2012 - Current


  • Performed doctor visits and detailing to build stronger relationships with other healthcare workers in the community and to better understand each other processes with prescription refills and prior authorization requests.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases. Ran mobile vaccine, and cholesterol monitoring mobile clinics at conventions, clinics, and schools. Adapted pharmacy operation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept a check on inventory levels.
  • Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients to provide the most effective medical advice.
  • Utilized OUTCOME platform for patients’ education and safety interference reimbursement program with a high completion rate. The Comprehensive Medication Review allowed us to provide patients with cost-saving opportunities with alternatives that achieve similar or better therapeutic results.

PHARMACIST

TARGET CORP.
09.2006 - 02.2012


  • Worked closely with Kalamazoo Public Health officers to limit the abuse of Pseudoephedrine in the Kalamazoo and surrounding areas prior to the institution of the MAPS program.
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
  • Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gifted High School For Boys
Baghdad, Iraq

American Pharmacists Association’s Certificate in The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care
09.2012

Pharm.D. Graduate -

Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy
09.2006

Grand Rapids Community College, Liberal Arts
05.2003

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Performance Metrics
  • Personnel Management
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Regulatory Compliance

Volunteer Experience

  • Project Charlie volunteer at Forest Hills Public School district in west Michigan. A collaborate program that target elementary and middle students to stop/reduce illegal substance use.
  • Volunteered at the Catholic Development Services to assist new immigrants with their medical/ general questions and needs.
  • Habitat for Humanity volunteer.

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

SpartanNash
02.2012 - Current

PHARMACIST

TARGET CORP.
09.2006 - 02.2012

High School Diploma -

Gifted High School For Boys

American Pharmacists Association’s Certificate in The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care

Pharm.D. Graduate -

Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy

Grand Rapids Community College, Liberal Arts

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