Seyed Parsaeian
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering over thirty years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Sams Club Pharmacy
03.2004 - 04.2023
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
- Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized medication plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
- Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Optimized workflow processes for faster prescription filling, resulting in improved patient satisfaction levels.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists.
- Decreased wait times for patients by optimizing the use of pharmacy technology and automation systems.
- Implemented best practices for safe medication storage and disposal, maintaining a compliant and organized pharmacy environment.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
- Championed patient safety by staying current on drug recalls and promptly removing affected products from pharmacy shelves.
- Conducted regular audits of prescription records, identifying discrepancies and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Correctly completed pharmacy daily and weekly reports.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
Graveyard Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2002 - 03.2004
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
Floating Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Mentored pharmacy staff members, fostering professional growth and maintaining high standards of practice.
- Prevented drug interactions by utilizing updated resources and clinical judgment when evaluating potential risks associated with multiple pharmacy situations.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough prescription verification, drug utilization review, and clear communication with prescribers.
- Ensured patient safety through accurate dispensing of medications and counseling on proper usage and potential side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through appropriate drug selection and dosing adjustments.
- Resolved insurance-related issues for patients by liaising with providers to ensure timely access to medications.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient workflow processes and inventory management systems.
- Managed controlled substances inventory accurately, adhering to strict guidelines for safe storage and disposal procedures.
Staff Pharmacist
Children's Hospital of New Orleans
04.1997 - 01.2000
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized medication plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
Graveyard Pharmacist
West Jefferson Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
- Reduced medication errors through rigorous adherence to pharmacy protocols and continuous staff training.
Graveyard Pharmacist
Eckered Drug Pharmacy
05.1995 - 06.1996
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
Graveyard Pharmacist
Louisiana State University Medical Center
02.1992 - 04.1995
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
Staff Pharmacist
Physician and Surgeon Hospital
09.1991 - 02.1992
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
Monroe, LA06.1991
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.1987
Skills
- Drug utilization review
- Pharmacy Automation Systems
- Medication Dispensing
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Counseling
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- IV Admixtures
- Drug Interactions Monitoring
- Prescription Verification
- Retail pharmacy procedure knowledge
- Pharmacology Expertise
- Insurance billing expert
- Inventory maintenance system
- Data entry specialist
- Compounding Techniques
- Medication Therapy Management
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- OTC Recommendations
- Medication dispensing and immunizing
- Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
- Prescription Filling
- Overseeing technicians
- Drug safety
- Florida Licensed Pharmacist
- Medicare and Medicaid process
- Documentation skills
- Patient Education
- Company Policy Compliance
- Sales skills
- Storage procedures
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
- Loss Prevention
- Supply Ordering
- Interpreting orders
Certification
- Medication Therapy Management Certification (MTM) - American Pharmacists Association.
- Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Playing tennis and biking
I love playing tennis and biking.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Sams Club Pharmacy
03.2004 - 04.2023
Graveyard Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2002 - 03.2004
Floating Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
01.2000 - 12.2001
Staff Pharmacist
Children's Hospital of New Orleans
04.1997 - 01.2000
Graveyard Pharmacist
West Jefferson Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
Graveyard Pharmacist
Eckered Drug Pharmacy
05.1995 - 06.1996
Graveyard Pharmacist
Louisiana State University Medical Center
02.1992 - 04.1995
Staff Pharmacist
Physician and Surgeon Hospital
09.1991 - 02.1992
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Louisiana State University And A&M College