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Sadaf Suleman

Wheeling,Illinois

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacy Manager enthusiastic about helping diverse people and offering experience with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable in immunization and medication therapy management. Bringing successful career history comprising more than five years working in fast paced environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
  • Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Supervised team of five technicians and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts.
  • Achieved 110% of immunization goal by implementing patient centric care.

Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization

United Health Group, Optum
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Interpret clinical guidelines, Consult physicians, review coverage for prior authorization, and advise of appropriate formulary alternatives when requested
  • Gather complex clinical information, coverage policy, criteria information and work within regulatory guidelines to make coverage determinations
  • Perform all duties and functions in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
  • Supports department quality assurance and improvement guidelines
  • Maintain productive working relationships with team members

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
  • Directly supervised six Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
  • Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
  • Provided medication therapy management to patients.
  • Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Provide COVID -19 Vaccine to long term care facilities Employees and Residents
  • Participates in Medication Utilization Review
  • Patient education and monitoring
  • Interprets physician orders
  • Evaluates patients profile

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Boots Alliance
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Care At Access Ashland
03.2020 - 05.2020

Ambulatory Care

Preceptor: Dr. Heather Fields

  • Evaluated and recommended correct Suboxone dose by interviewing patient
  • Obtained social history and recent changes in life
  • Counsel patients on how to use Suboxone & Documented Patient’s clinical visit.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Cook County Health System Englewood Clinic
02.2020 - 03.2020

Coumadin Clinic

Preceptor: Dr. Trisha Shaw

  • Evaluated Warfarin dose by patient’s INR & recommend the correct dose.
  • Obtained medication history or a recent change in diet & document clinical visit
  • Performed assessments of mental status, health literacy.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Swedish Covenant Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2019

Community (Meds to Beds)

Preceptor: Dr. Jane Hyon Lee

  • Patient consultation in Urdu & Hindi and bedside delivery
  • Recommended alternative therapy to a medical doctor
  • Transfer prescriptions to and from another pharmacy
  • Received and filled phone prescription orders from Physicians
  • Compounding, Vaccine administration, and filling

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2019

Medicine (Oncology)

Preceptor: Dr. Alan Fisher

  • Managed Patients electrolytes, IV to PO transitions independently.
  • Attended grand rounds with interdisciplinary team daily.
  • Recognized drug error and report adverse event.
  • Home med reconciliation, Discharge med Consultation
  • Conducted medication and vaccination histories.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Rush University Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2019

Infectious Disease in Pediatric and Neonatal unit

Preceptor: Dr. Betty Vu

  • Conducted medication and vaccination histories
  • Evaluated data to identify drug therapy related problem
  • Rounded with attending, resident, and medical student independently
  • Recommended appropriate drug therapy, dosage, and duration to the team

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Administrative; Jewel Osco Pharmacy
06.2019 - 07.2019

Preceptor: Dr. Rochelle Allen

  • Medication management over the phone
  • Administered Shingrix during Shingrix clinic event
  • Created meningococcal vaccine handouts for high school student’s awareness
  • Participated in creating Naloxone Patient education presentation

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE)

Chicago State University
09.2016 - 03.2019

Jewel Osco Pharmacy 01/2019-03/2019 Preceptor: Jami Rchmaciej, PharmD

  • Patient consultation, MTM service via phone
  • Recommended alternate medication therapy & vaccine administration
  • Compounding and filling

Northwest Community Hospital 01/2018-05/2018 Preceptor: Dr. Mital Desai

  • Attended rounds with a multidisciplinary team & discussed disease state
  • Attended P&T Committee and Created a drug monograph

Journeycare Hospice 02/2017-04/2017 Preceptor: Noel Gilligan

  • Spent time and communicated with actively dying, patients

Walgreens Pharmacy 09/2016-11/2016

Preceptor: Dr.Moses Dunson, Pharm.D.

  • Helped with daily pharmacy operations such as filling
  • Assisted with inventory, receive prescriptions via phone

Interprofessional Experience and Practice (IPEP)

Simulation 2019

Critical care cases - Cardiac arrest and Stroke

Loyola University Medical center

Patient cases 2019

Chicago State University Health Science

Physiology Tutor

Chicago State University College Of Pharmacy
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05.2016

Associate of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
12.2014

Skills

  • Patient Profiles
  • Wellness Services
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Prescription Interpretation
  • Overseeing Pharmacy Operations
  • Inventory and Restocking

Computer Skills: Citrix, Cerner, Intercom Plus, Epic, MS Office, Sentri7, Store Net, Rx Connect

Certification

  • Registered Pharmacist License, Department of safety and Professional services of Wisconsin-02/14/2022 - 05/31/2024
  • Registered Pharmacist License, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - 01/07/2021 - 03/312024
  • Pharmacy Based Immunization delivery Certificate of Achievement by American Pharmacist Association - 09/27/2017
  • Adult and pediatric first Aid/CPR/AED-Basic Life support, American Red Cross - 03/15/2023-03/14/2025,

Languages

Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Healthcare
03.2022 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization

United Health Group, Optum
09.2021 - 02.2022

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart
03.2021 - 09.2021

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 03.2021

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Care At Access Ashland
03.2020 - 05.2020

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Cook County Health System Englewood Clinic
02.2020 - 03.2020

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Swedish Covenant Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2019

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2019

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Rush University Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2019

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)

Administrative; Jewel Osco Pharmacy
06.2019 - 07.2019

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Boots Alliance
06.2018 - 06.2020

Physiology Tutor

Chicago State University College Of Pharmacy
08.2017 - 05.2018

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE)

Chicago State University
09.2016 - 03.2019

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Chicago State University

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

Chicago State University

Associate of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

William Rainey Harper College
Sadaf Suleman