Rafid Kowser Sarker
Saint Albans,USA
Summary
To use my knowledge and experience to provide excellent patient service care with confidence and reliability. I look forward to continuing to learn about the world of pharmacy as it advances with time. I personally want to get more into the oncology aspect of pharmacy given my family's history with cancer and would want to work to help whomever and however I can as my skills progress.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
New York, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Verified prescription orders for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, and adherence strategies.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
- Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
IPPE Rotation Student
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
Rockville, NY
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Managed medication inventory, reducing waste through improved tracking and ordering processes.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately dispensing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to resolve drug therapy issues and optimize patient outcomes.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling hazardous medications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Learned many compounding and sterilization techniques for proper medication preparation
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Community Pharmacy
New York, NY
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in patient consultations, providing medication information and addressing inquiries.
- Managed inventory levels, performing regular stock checks to minimize shortages and overages.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - Pharmacy
St. John’s University
Jamaica08-2026
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Patient counseling
- Privacy protection
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Inventory management
Affiliations
- Kappa Psi Professional Pharmaceutical Fraternity
- Industrial Pharmacist Organization
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I want to advance more within the oncology world of pharmacy and very enthusiastic about learning and researching
- I try to stay up to date with new medical advancements and changes that might occur within medical
Extracurricular Activities
- Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (September 2022-Present) Sergeant at Arms Manage meetings involved with the laws and regulations for the fraternity Worked to change and rewrite bylaws within the fraternity to better serve the members of the organization Mentor and help teach many of the new members that join the fraternity
- IPhO (Industrial Pharmacy Organization) (March 2024 - May 2025) Proposal Competition Member Worked with many other colleagues in pharmacy to present a proposal to industrial pharmacy companies Specifically worked on how the FDA approval process would work for a new drug that would be introduced to the market and the effective strategies that would be required to pass each obstacle and create a detailed timeline
Timeline
IPPE Rotation Student
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
07.2026 - 08.2026
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
08.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Community Pharmacy
12.2023 - 08.2025
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - Pharmacy
St. John’s University