Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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RAMINDER S. SAINI

Las Vegas,NV

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CVS Pharmacy Manager

CVS Pharmacy
Las Vegas, NV
06.2026 - Current
  • Supervised pharmacy operations to optimize inventory management and improve customer relations.
  • Reviewed and verified prescriptions for appropriateness to ensure compliance with state law.
  • Collected patient medication histories and allergies to identify and resolve medication-related issues.
  • Performed medication reconciliation and documented interventions, including necessary refill extensions.
  • Assisted in formulary management through implementation of therapeutic substitutions for insurance purposes.
  • Directed pharmacy technicians in accurate medication distribution and quality assurance practices.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and streamline service delivery.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies and federal and state regulations.

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Pharmacy
Arlington, Tx
04.2023 - 06.2026
  • responsibilities outlined above

CVS Pharmacist

CVS Staff (day and Overnight) Retail Pharmacist
Indianapolis, IN
05.2014 - 03.2023
  • Reviewed and verified prescriptions for appropriateness, ensuring compliance with Indiana law.
  • Collected patient medication histories and allergies to identify and resolve medication-related issues.
  • Performed medication reconciliation and documented interventions, including refill extensions as necessary.
  • Oversaw pharmacy operations, enhancing inventory management and customer relations to improve service delivery.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care, enhancing service coordination and medication management.
  • Assisted in formulary management by implementing therapeutic substitutions, ensuring patient access to necessary medications.
  • Supervised pharmacy technicians in medication distribution processes and quality assurance.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies and applicable federal and state regulations.

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist

Vibra Healthcare Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Oversaw comprehensive medication management and clinical assessments in high-volume healthcare setting.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient recovery after stroke, surgery, or accidents.
  • Managed inpatient admissions, conducted discharge reconciliations, and monitored drug therapy for safety.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness to ensure effective treatment.
  • Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects to promote understanding.
  • Provided oversight of pharmacy operations and medication safety protocols.
  • Evaluated medication therapy, identifying and resolving drug-related issues effectively.
  • Delivered evidence-based recommendations to optimize patient outcomes through collaboration.

Loyal Source Contract Pharmacist

US Government Camp Atterbury
Edinburgh, Indiana
09.2021 - 03.2022

Camp Atterbury — Pharmacist, Operation Allies Welcome

Edinburgh, Indiana

  • Provided pharmaceutical care to Afghan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Welcome, supporting a large, medically diverse population during temporary resettlement.
  • Evaluated medication needs, prescription orders, medication histories, and potential drug-related problems to promote safe and appropriate pharmacotherapy.
  • Provided medication counseling and patient education across language, cultural, and health-literacy barriers, using interpreter and culturally appropriate communication resources when needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, medical personnel, and other healthcare professionals to address medication-related concerns and support continuity of care.
  • Assisted with medication reconciliation and identification of prior medication use, allergies, adherence concerns, and potential therapy gaps.
  • Supported the safe dispensing and administration of medications while maintaining appropriate documentation, storage, inventory, and medication-safety practices.
  • Provided patient-centered care to individuals with acute and chronic medical conditions in a high-volume, rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
  • Supported preventive healthcare activities, including vaccination-related services and patient education, as part of the comprehensive medical screening process.
  • Adapted pharmacy services to the unique needs of a displaced and culturally diverse patient population while maintaining professionalism, compassion, confidentiality, and patient safety.
  • Coordinated medication-related care with healthcare teams and external facilities when patients required additional medical evaluation or specialty services.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and sound clinical judgment while providing pharmacy services in a temporary healthcare environment with evolving workflows and limited access to patients' historical medical information.

Clinical Pharmacist

St. Bernard Hospital/Healthcare System
Chicago, Illinois
05.2013 - 01.2014
  • Review, interpret, and verify medication orders for appropriateness, safety, dosing, allergies, contraindications, and potential drug interactions.
  • Monitor patient drug therapy and identify medication-related problems requiring intervention or communication with the medical team.
  • Compound and dispense medications in accordance with physician orders, hospital policies, procedures, and established pharmacy protocols.
  • Prepare and verify parenteral and other compounded medications while following appropriate medication-safety and sterile-compounding procedures.
  • Evaluate drug regimens for drug–drug interactions, drug–food interactions, allergies, contraindications, therapeutic appropriateness, and duplication of therapy.
  • Identify, document, and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication-related incidents in a timely manner.
  • Provide evidence-based drug information and clinical recommendations to physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Recommend appropriate therapeutic and cost-effective alternatives while supporting formulary compliance and rational medication utilization.
  • Participate in medication-use review, quality-improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and pharmacy department performance-improvement activities.
  • Document clinical interventions and medication-related recommendations accurately and completely.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding medications, including indications, administration, adverse effects, precautions, and adherence.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.
  • Supervise and verify the work of pharmacy technicians, ensuring accurate medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and compliance with pharmacy procedures.
  • Maintain compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations, hospital policies, medication-safety standards, and controlled-substance requirements.
  • Contribute to efficient pharmacy operations while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, clinical quality, and continuity of care.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Chicago, IL
05-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry/Pre-Pharmacy

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science
Indianapolis, IN
12-2009

Skills

  • Prescription verification
  • Patient counseling and education
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Inventory and formulary management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Medication therapy management
  • Medication safety and error prevention
  • Drug interaction assessment
  • Clinical medication review
  • Chronic disease management
  • Immunizations and preventive care
  • Medication adherence strategies
  • Evidence-based drug information
  • Pharmacotherapy assessment
  • Patient-centered care practices
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Joint commission readiness
  • Pharmacy operations management
  • Controlled substance compliance strategies
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Electronic health records management

Certification

  • Nevada Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License
  • Texas Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License
  • Indiana Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License
  • APHA Immunization Certificate
  • CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Timeline

CVS Pharmacy Manager

CVS Pharmacy
06.2026 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Pharmacy
04.2023 - 06.2026

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist

Vibra Healthcare Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023

Loyal Source Contract Pharmacist

US Government Camp Atterbury
09.2021 - 03.2022

CVS Pharmacist

CVS Staff (day and Overnight) Retail Pharmacist
05.2014 - 03.2023

Clinical Pharmacist

St. Bernard Hospital/Healthcare System
05.2013 - 01.2014

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry/Pre-Pharmacy

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science
RAMINDER S. SAINI