Sadaf Emad
Los Altos Hills,CA
Summary
Pharmacist
Highly knowledgeable, dependable, and patient-centered Pharmacist with hands-on experience in collaborating with community pharmacies in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications within a variety of settings.
Contribute to successful, well-run pharmacies with exceptional work ethic and customer service abilities; communicate effectively with patients, medical professionals, insurance companies, and pharmacy staff on all levels. Skilled in supervising and training technicians and fellow pharmacists; encouraging productive working environments and care-driven attitudes among employees. Proven track record of success in promoting health, wellness, and disease prevention, maintaining accurate patient records, dosing information, and directions, and managing medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, and potential side effects of prescription and medications. In-depth knowledge of FDA drug safety, medical terminology, proper medicine-dispensing processes, and pharmaceutical storage procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
San Jose, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrate high attention to detail skills in reviewing and verifying prescription information in line with set safety guidelines and insurance limitations with a focus to protect patient health and financial interests
- Deliver high-quality patient support in dealing with individual symptoms by discussing and determining over-the-counter medication and equipment options
- Coached pharmacy technicians and trainees about company procedures and medical protocols while providing insight and answering patients’ questions
- Actively engaged and communicated with member physicians to minimize and prevent possible harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications, and allergic reactions
- Counseled and educated patients on proper use of medications while addressing and responding to questions as well as discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
San Jose, CA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Consulted and described to patients about possible drug interaction, side effects, insurance issues, refills, and optimal methods of medication administration
- Coordinated with pharmacists to resolve challenging prescriptions and respond to a variety of consumer inquiries
- Built effective collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure on-time and proper processing of prescriptions
- Administered vaccinations to protect patients from contagious diseases; COVID-19, the flu, shingles, and pneumonia.
Intern Pharmacist
Walgreens-Specialty Pharmacy
Portland, OR
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed, compiled, and packaged medications for shipment
- Took full ownership of obtaining drug coverage approvals for specialty medications by analyzing and submitting prior authorization forms to insurance companies
- Contributed to improving optimal therapy through initial consultation and continuation reassessment for patients on transplant, cancer, HIV, and autoimmune disease-related medications
- Focused on improving the quality of care for patients by planning and conducting daily Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR).
Pharmacy Intern
PacificSource Health Plans
Portland, OR
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Developed monographs for Byfavo and Dalzarex and presented the findings at the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee.
- Processed appeals and prior authorizations for specialty medications.
- Updated smoking cessation formulary criteria for all lines of business.
- Created cost table for Gender Dysphoria medications.
- Contacted patients regarding prior authorization approvals.
Intern Pharmacist
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, Critical Care
, OR
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Actively examined daily INR/PT levels, adjusted Warfarin doses, and ordered appropriate labs for inpatients on Warfarin
- Interacted and updated care providers about daily findings by monitoring and documenting antibiotic regimens for appropriate indications, renal function, microbial cultures, symptoms, and lab values
- Page 2 | 2 Examined, adjusted, and initiated accurate Vancomycin doses, observed trough levels, and ordered appropriate labs for patients indicated for Vancomycin treatment
- Determined and revised Parenteral Nutrition Therapy (TPN) while proactively observing necessary lab values in patients requiring TPN.
Intern Pharmacist
TinRx Pharmacy
San Francisco, CA
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Utilized advanced pharmacy knowledge in preparing HIV/AIDS PrEP medications, including Descovy and Truvada
- Organized and executed daily Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR) to advance the quality of care for patients
- Enabled patient access to low-cost HIV/AIDS medications by enrolling patients in the Gilead Advancing Access co-pay coupon program
- Developed patient-specific monthly medication regimens for selected specialty products
- Optimized therapeutic effectiveness and prevent medication adverse events by conducting weekly MTMs.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Pacific University Oregon, School of Pharmacy
05.2021
BSc - Animal Biology
University of California
03.2014
Skills
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Relations & Counseling
- Clinical Information Processing
- Patient Education & Advocacy
- Prescription Verification & Dispensing
- Pharmaceutical Research & Development
- Regulatory & Compliance Management
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Team Training & Leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
Accomplishments
Publications
Emad-vaez, sadaf. Use of Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapies During COVID-19 Pandemic. Pharmacy Times, 2020, https://www.pharmacytimes.com/news/use-of-mutiple-sclerosis-disease-modifying-therapies-during-covid-19-pandemic. Published September 15, 2020.
Emad-vaez, sadaf. The effect of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist and anti-CD3 mAb drugs in preventing and managingdiabetes, an evidence-based review. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). December, 2020
Community Involvement Volunteer | National Multiple Sclerosis Organization, Portland, OR 01/2019 – 06/2021
- Cultivated relationships and maintained regular communication with nonprofit agencies, schools, and social service agencies to solicit community needs.
- Promoted volunteer program through fliers, newsletters, and social media.
- Encouraged people to be active in the community by organizing events and projects.
Certification
Registered Pharmacist, California State Board of Pharmacy, License #86174
APHA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
Basic Life Support Certificate
Languages
Timeline
Registered Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2022 - Current
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2021 - 05.2022
Intern Pharmacist
Walgreens-Specialty Pharmacy
03.2021 - 04.2021
Pharmacy Intern
PacificSource Health Plans
02.2021 - 03.2021
Intern Pharmacist
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, Critical Care
10.2020 - 02.2021
Intern Pharmacist
TinRx Pharmacy
08.2020 - 09.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Pacific University Oregon, School of Pharmacy
BSc - Animal Biology
University of California
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