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Sarah Nguyen

Houston,TX

Summary

Highly adaptable pharmacist ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders and support to patients in busy, pharmacy environment. Determined and engaging individual with skills in communication and efficiency. Intelligent and personable professional with wide-ranging knowledge of medication ingredients, indications and contradictions.


Overview

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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
Houston, TX
09.2020 - Current
  • Fill and verify 300-400 prescriptions accurately and safely tailored to each individual patient.
  • Counsel patients on optimal drug administration and potential drug effects on prescriptions and over-the-counter medicine.
  • Utilize drug databases as references.
  • Manage phone calls as well as in person visits to provide steady communication.
  • Administer immunizations and promote vaccination awareness.
  • Assist patients in adhering to and reviewing maintenance medications.
  • Communicate with health care providers to optimize patient care.
  • Train technicians and interns to meet team expectations.
  • Provide efficient, professional customer service.
  • Save patients money and increase pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy, 3770 Sheridan
Denver, CO
10.2019 - 09.2020
    • Counseled patients on optimal drug administration and potential drug effects.
    • Utilized drug databases as references.
    • Managed phone calls as well as in person visits to provide steady communication.
    • Administered immunizations and promoted vaccination awareness.
    • Communicated with health care providers to optimize patient care.

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
Houston, TX
10.2016 - 02.2019
  • Counseled patients on optimal drug administration and potential drug effects.
  • Utilized drug databases as references.
  • Managed phone calls as well as in person visits to provide steady communication.
  • Administered immunizations and promoted vaccination awareness.
  • Communicated with health care providers to optimize patient care.
  • Provided efficient, professional customer service.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
Houston, N, TX
09.2013 - 10.2016
  • Entered, typed, and filled 200+ prescriptions daily.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers

Supervisor: Gary Cheema, PharmD.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professionals Regis University School of Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Spanish

University of Houston
01.2010 - 01.2015

Skills

Medication inventory management

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Certification

Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Affiliations

2017 – 2020 Phi Delta Chi (PDC) – Gamma Rho Chapter

  • 2018 - 2019 Worth Chief Counselor
  • 2017 - 2018 Worthy Correspondent

2016 – 2020 American Pharmacists Association (APhA-ASP)

  • 2018 – 2019 Patient Care VP
  • 2017 - 2018 Communications VP
  • 2016 - 2017 P1 Liaison

Additional Information

  • April 2019 Safeway Scholarship | Awarded to students passionate about practicing in community pharmacy
  • April 2019 CVS Bilingual Scholarship | Awarded to student who has an active role in serving the Spanish-speaking patient population

Timeline

Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification - American Heart Association

08-2022

Pharmacist License #67392 - Texas State Board of Pharmacy

06-2022

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
09.2020 - Current

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy, 3770 Sheridan
10.2019 - 09.2020

Stop the Bleed Certificate

04-2019

MTM Certificate - America Pharmacist Association

04-2019

HIPAA, TB, and OSHA Certified

09-2018

Basic Certificate in Quality & Safety - Institute for Healthcare Improvement

08-2018

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
10.2016 - 02.2019

Immunization Certification - America Pharmacist Association

09-2016

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professionals Regis University School of Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2020

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2013 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Spanish

University of Houston
01.2010 - 01.2015
Sarah Nguyen