Shahad Attar
el cajon,California
Summary
Dynamic pharmacist with extensive experience at CVS Pharmacy, excelling in medication management and patient counseling. Proven track record in quality assurance and drug interaction assessment, enhancing patient safety and compliance. Adept at inventory control and fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare teams to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
San Diego, California
01.2022 - Current
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
- Engaged in health promotion and disease prevention activities, including public health campaigns and screenings.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient-specific medication plans.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Organized inventory control systems to maintain adequate stock levels for all products carried by the pharmacy.
Hospital Pharmacist (contract)
UCSD Hospital
San Diego, CA
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
- Served as a resource person for clinical staff providing information about drug indications, contraindications, side effects, dosage forms.
- Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients to provide personalized care.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
Intern Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
San Diego, California
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications to patients.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Prepared reports on prescription trends, patient compliance issues and other topics as requested by management.
- Maintained confidential financial and patient information to reduce risk of data breaches.
- Advised customers on proper usage of medications, potential side effects and other related information.
Intern Pharmacist
PharMerica
San Diego , California
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Do steril compounding by using aseptic techniques
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
San Diego, CA
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Transferred medication from vials to sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Monitored prescription refill requests and communicated with patients regarding their status.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
District Manager
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Iraq, Baghdad
03.2014 - 02.2017
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees or expenses.
- Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment or instructors.
- Provided feedback and guidance to participants regarding their performance.
- Facilitated workshops designed to help medical staff learn new procedures and processes related to medical management.
In Patient Pharmacist
iraq international hospital
Iraq, Baghdad
01.2012 - 02.2017
- Evaluated pharmaceutical care plans regularly to ensure optimal outcomes are achieved.
- Coordinated with medical staff to manage medication shortages, finding suitable alternatives without compromising care.
- Monitored patient progress through review of laboratory results and other relevant data sources.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and nursing staff about drug therapy issues or concerns.
- Implemented antibiotic stewardship programs to optimize antimicrobial use and reduce resistance.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
Onsite Medical Representative
Sanofi Pharmaceuticals
Iraq, Baghdad
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Demonstrated medical products to new and existing customers.
- Assisted in coordinating patient care services and support with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
- Verified documentation methodically to avoid critical errors impacting care delivery and payments for services.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm D
Baghdad University
Iraq11-2011
Skills
- Medication management
- Drug interaction assessment
- Quality assurance
- Patient counseling
- Inventory control
- Health promotion
- Prescription verification
- Billing management
- Calculating doses
- Clinical decision making
Certification
CALIFORNIA BOARD OF PHARMACY(RPH)
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
IMMUNIZATION health care provider certificate
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Hospital Pharmacist (contract)
UCSD Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2025
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2022 - Current
Intern Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
10.2019 - 01.2022
Intern Pharmacist
PharMerica
10.2019 - 12.2021
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
03.2017 - 10.2019
District Manager
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
03.2014 - 02.2017
In Patient Pharmacist
iraq international hospital
01.2012 - 02.2017
Onsite Medical Representative
Sanofi Pharmaceuticals
01.2012 - 03.2014
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm D
Baghdad University