Tahir Razzaq
Suwanee,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented pharmacist with expertise in high-volume retail pharmacy, focusing on prescription verification, dispensing, and patient care. Specializes in Medication Therapy Management, immunizations, and compliance with pharmacy regulations. Manages prescription workflow, processes insurance claims, and collaborates with healthcare teams to enhance medication therapy and outcomes. Proficient in EPIC EMR and Omnicell, with strong knowledge of inventory management and pharmacy operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PGY-1 Managed Care Pharmacy Resident
Kaiser Permanente
Atlanta, GA
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated utilization management activities by reviewing prior authorizations and evaluating step therapy criteria to enhance patient access to necessary medications.
- Provided direct patient care through telephonic and video consultations, managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia within an integrated ambulatory care model
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews and followed up with patients to optimize adherence, adjust therapy, and achieve individualized treatment goals
- Monitored lab values and therapeutic outcomes to guide evidence-based clinical decision-making and support chronic disease state management
- Created and delivered evidence-based drug monographs, formulary reviews, and therapeutic class evaluations to inform decisions of Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) committee members.
- Implemented residency research and quality improvement projects focused on enhancing clinical outcomes and increasing patient access to care.
- Delivered clinical presentations and journal clubs to pharmacists, providers, and fellow residents in a virtual and in-person hybrid setting
Pharmacy Intern
Publix Pharmacy
Suwanee, GA
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Delivered personalized prescription counseling, educating patients on medication use, potential side effects, adherence strategies, and lifestyle modifications
- Conducted medication therapy management sessions via the Outcomes portal to identify medication-related problems and optimize therapy for improved patient outcomes
- Administered immunizations in accordance with state laws and protocols, ensuring patient safety and proper documentation
- Facilitated accurate medication dispensing, labeling, and filing of prescriptions, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
- Managed daily inventory by checking for expired medications, maintaining stock levels, and processing medication returns to ensure pharmacy efficiency
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Suwanee, GA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2020
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Drug utilization review
- Electronic prescription review
- Chronic disease management
- Immunization administration
- Compounding
- Medication preparation
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Patient counseling
- Presentation Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills
Licensures
- Georgia State Board of Pharmacy: Pharmacist License (RPH035686)
- National Provider Identifier, 1144103540
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Naloxone Administration, Overdose Lifeline, Inc
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
- Blood-Borne Pathogens, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Timeline
PGY-1 Managed Care Pharmacy Resident
Kaiser Permanente
06.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Publix Pharmacy
09.2022 - 05.2025
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Loyola University Chicago