Sam Barakat
Miami,FL
Summary
Productive Healthcare Professional with proven track record of instrumenting new workflows and delivering results. Possesses excellent communication skills, professional attitude and keen attention to detail. Dedicated to using latest technologies and processes to deliver highest level of efficiency ingrained within a strong culture of compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist In Charge
Amazon Pharmacy
01.2020 - Current
- Embedded strong culture of compliance into everyday workflow and set foundation and expectations for individual behavior across facility.
- Launched multiple pharmacies in FL to support our growing network of pharmacies across country.
- Attended compliance-related summits including District/National NABP meetings and in-state BOP sessions to build strong relationships with key regulatory stakeholders and advanced thought leaders.
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency while maintaining highest levels of patient safety.
- Designed specific workflows that maintained security and integrity of our DEA-compliant control cage, which were adopted at network level.
- Improved drug and inventory supply constraints through increased purchasing thresholds reducing inventory holds by 22%
Staff Pharmacist
Amazon Pharmacy
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Proposed and developed company adherence-packaging standardization process that was implemented network-wide.
- Revised and kept current all Amazon Pharmacy Fulfillment Center Operating Procedures.
- Spearheaded on-site implementation and integration of Parata PASS/PERL automation as network migrated away from TCG-based infrastructure.
- Served in the Fulfillment Department & functioned as de facto PIC when current PIC was absent/on leave.
- Conducted mock-pharmacy audits to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.
- Co-developed, beta-tested, and implemented several network-wide PharmacyOS software initiatives, including: Multi-label barcode scans at manual-fill stations; Multi-label scans originating from Parata vial-filling automation; Shipping label reprint feature set.
- Complied with all state PDMP reporting requirements and registered our pharmacy to new PDMP vendor submission websites when necessary.
- Represented and promoted Amazon Pharmacy at Annual NSU Futures Summit alongside current Miami PIC/Site Lead.
Pharmacist In Charge
Harris Teeter LLC
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Responsible for overall operation, direction, coordination and evaluation of department.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Managed drug and supply inventories for newly inherited store and eliminated previous history of annual reverse distribution waste stream exceeding one-million dollars.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Pharmacist In Charge
Rite Aid Corporation
10.2011 - 06.2015
- Provided expert clinical care through evidence-based medicine and MTM services.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase operational efficiency.
- Awarded the first and only ‘Excellence in Compliance Execution Award' by our company Chairman & CEO for demonstrating that I understood and consistently executed against compliance requirements.
- Cultivated strong relationship with physicians and other healthcare professionals resulting in e 65% increase in total prescription volume.
- Recognized for being among top 3 pharmacies in division for best inventory management.
- Organized and participated in quarterly health fair events to promote wellness and community outreach.
- Recognized as number one pharmacy for MTM and immunization delivery in district.
Pharmacist Intern
Rite Aid Corporation
08.2010 - 10.2011
- Provided professional and empathetic service to patients to identify most optimal healthcare solution to meet their need.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2010
Honors Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2006
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Creativity and Innovation
- Effective Problem-Solver
- Relationship-Building
- Pharmacy Automation Systems
- Pharmacy Law Familiarity
- Medication Storage Procedures
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Drug Ordering & Storage
- Controlled Substance Management
- Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
- Drug Inventory Management
Certification
- Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Awards
- Martin Luther King Jr. Award, In recognition of enduring contributions which have helped to establish the character of our nation and community.
- A Bridge to Academic Excellence Tutoring Award, awarded by the student-run volunteer tutoring program aiding inner city school children.
Publications
- Shaya F, Low S, Barakat S, et al. Case for a pharmacy-centered medical home. Expert Reviews: Pharmacoeconomics Outcomes Research. 9(5): 397-99 (2009)
Volunteer Experience
- A Bridge to Academic Excellence Student Tutor
- Hope Lodge Community
- Project Jump Start Baltimore Food Drive
- Toronto General Hospital
Timeline
Pharmacist In Charge
Amazon Pharmacy
01.2020 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Amazon Pharmacy
12.2017 - 01.2020
Pharmacist In Charge
Harris Teeter LLC
06.2015 - 12.2017
Pharmacist In Charge
Rite Aid Corporation
10.2011 - 06.2015
Pharmacist Intern
Rite Aid Corporation
08.2010 - 10.2011
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
University of Maryland Baltimore
Honors Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Toronto
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