Sandi Banour
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Qualified professional with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
IV Room Pharmacist
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Verify IV Preparations: Review and confirm accuracy of IV medications prepared by technicians.
- Labeling & Documentation: Apply appropriate labels and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate: Communicate with doctors and patient care teams to manage therapy and address medication-related issues.
- Medication Management: Monitor and adjust therapies; ensure compliance with policies and safety standards.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct checks and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Patient Care: Provide recommendations and educate on IV medication use.
- Training & Supervision: Guide technicians and oversee IV room operations.
Floater Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy Health
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians, and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Payless Pharmacy
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Create and lead departmental quality improvement activities to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators
- Provide direction and leadership for technical aspects associated with medication preparation in the pharmacy department along with overseeing the coordination of daily activities, organization of duties and responsibilities, and the development of workflow guidelines and other necessary tools to maximize productivity
- Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations
- Develop workflow guidelines, policies and procedures, and other necessary tools to maximize productivity, standardize practice, and maintain regulatory readiness in area of responsibility
- Make recommendations on efficiencies, improvements, or enhancements to existing workflow and process
- Responsible for handling prescriptions and customer service
- Marketing Payless pharmacy to physicians and other health care providers
Volunteer
Karmanos Cancer Center
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Assist the pharmacist and other pharmacy staff in carrying out dispensing duties and retrieve medications from the shelf
- Ensuring that pharmacy was kept clean and organized and assisting customers to meet their healthcare/ medication needs
- Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy
- Conducted thorough inspections of medication storage areas and routinely give report to the pharmacist
- Navigate new patients and provide hospital and treatment services in addition to delivering food and medication to patient rooms
Pharmacy Volunteer
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Effectively checking medication dates and restocking inventory
- Assist pharmacy staff with doctor's orders and maintain a neat and clean environment
- Provide exceptional customer service to customers and patients along with possessing adequate understanding the constituents and interaction (drug-food and drug-drug) of commonly prescribed drugs
- Accurately interpret prescription orders, count, and package medications smartly
- Updating patient information in pharmacy database.
Emergency Room Volunteer
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Verify patient information and data entry along with assisting nursing staff as needed
- Manage drug and supply inventories
- Prepare and dispense medicines as per prescription orders
- Responsible for contacting physician's office for any questions regarding prescriptions.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy, Retail
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Sterilized surfaces and equipment and prepared the pharmacy for opening
- Resolved issues when they arise (e.g., rejected insurance claims) along with always maintaining customer confidentiality
- Received prescriptions and check their validity
- Processed prescriptions electronically and ensured all information is complete and accurate
- Sorted, stocked, labeled medication, and monitored inventory also selected the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions
- Contacted insurance or medical doctor in case of errors coupled with complying with all security measures and quality standards
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Midwestern University
06.2019 - 2022.06
Bachelor's - public health
Wayne State University
05.2016 - 2019.05
Associate - General Studies
Macomb Community College
05.2014 - 2016.05
Skills
Drug Information and Research:
Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
Drug safety
Certification
Basic life support certification (CPR/AED)
Affiliations
American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference 2022, Chicago, Illinois Attended sessions on, expanding knowledge in cardiovascular medicine. Engaged with healthcare professionals, fostering valuable connections for future collaboration.
American Heart Association (AHA) Conference 2022, Washington, D.C. Gained insights into the latest advancements in cardiovascular research and treatments. Networked with fellow healthcare professionals, establishing meaningful contacts within the cardiology community.
American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference 2023, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Deepened expertise , staying at the forefront of developments in cardiovascular medicine. Established relationships with key figures in the field, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and potential collaborations.
Languages
English
Arabic
Timeline
IV Room Pharmacist
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
Basic life support certification (CPR/AED)
12-2023
Immunization Certification
12-2023
Floater Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy Health
11.2023 - 03.2024
West Virginia Pharmacist license
07-2023
West Virginia intern license
07-2023
Michigan-Pharmacy Intern
04-2021
Pharmacists Directed COVID-19 Testing Training Program
06-2020
Arizona- -Pharmacy Intern
07-2019
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Midwestern University
06.2019 - 2022.06
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Payless Pharmacy
01.2018 - 05.2019
Volunteer
Karmanos Cancer Center
12.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor's - public health
Wayne State University
05.2016 - 2019.05
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy, Retail
01.2016 - 01.2018
Pharmacy Volunteer
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
01.2015 - 05.2018
Emergency Room Volunteer
01.2015 - 05.2018
Associate - General Studies
Macomb Community College
05.2014 - 2016.05
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