Rim Eltalawy
Pharmacist
East Northport,NY
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 15 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators. Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in compounding, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in providing accurate clinical services. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Drug Inventory Officer
Ganzouri Specialized Hospital
11.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Reduced stockouts and overstock situations with meticulous demand forecasting and inventory planning.
- Assisted in budget preparation by providing accurate forecasts of required inventory levels for upcoming periods.
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by identifying opportunities for bulk purchasing or alternative sourcing options.
- Established strong vendor relationships, resulting in improved product quality and negotiated discounts.
- Improved order fulfillment rates by closely monitoring stock levels and proactively addressing potential shortages or surpluses.
- Served as primary point of contact for inventory-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing timely and accurate information.
- Coordinated seamless internal transfers between departments or locations while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Developed comprehensive reports to analyze inventory trends, identify issues, and recommend improvements.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
Pharmacist
Ministry Of Health
06.2008 - Current
- Optimized drug therapy for patients by closely monitoring lab results, vital signs, and clinical response to medications.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
Community Pharmacist
Khattab Pharmacy
09.2011 - 09.2016
- Spearheaded an initiative to offer clinical services such as blood pressure monitoring, weight loss counseling, and diabetes education.
- Ensured accurate dispensing of controlled substances, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing individual concerns and prioritizing patient needs.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to optimize operations and deliver outstanding patient care experiences.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent prescription review and verification processes.
- Oversaw training process for new employees to ensure they were equipped with necessary skills for success in their roles.
- Educated patients on over-the-counter product selection and proper usage, ensuring safe and effective self-care choices.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop patient-centered care plans, promoting comprehensive and coordinated services.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, resulting in improved patient care and communication.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Inspection Pharmacist
Menoufiya University
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
Education
Training Certificate - Clinical Pharmacology
Alazhar University in Cairo
Cairo , Egypt 05.2001 -
Diploma - Total Quality Managment For Healthcare
American University in Cairo
Cairo 05.2001 -
Bachelor Of Pharmaceutical Science - Pharmacy
Tanta University Of Pharmacy
Tanta, Egypt05.2008
Skills
Customer Service and Communication Skills
Drug Inventory Management
Medication Dispensing
Storage procedures
Pharmacy Inventory and Recordkeeping
Educating patients
Drug Interactions Knowledge
Interpreting orders
Prescription Filling
Patient Education
Drug safety
Staff Supervision
Inventory Management
Sterile Product Preparation
Interprofessional Collaboration
Relationship Building
Certification
First Aid Course
Timeline
TOEFL with score 101
04-2021
Drug Inventory Officer
Ganzouri Specialized Hospital
11.2016 - Current
Community Pharmacist
Khattab Pharmacy
09.2011 - 09.2016
Inspection Pharmacist
Menoufiya University
07.2009 - 09.2010
Training course in Sigma Pharmaceutical Industries
07-2008
Pharmacist
Ministry Of Health
06.2008 - Current
First Aid Course
07-2007
Training Certificate - Clinical Pharmacology
Alazhar University in Cairo
05.2001 -
Diploma - Total Quality Managment For Healthcare
American University in Cairo
05.2001 -
Bachelor Of Pharmaceutical Science - Pharmacy
Tanta University Of Pharmacy