Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Objectives
Certificates Licenses
Research
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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TAM TRAN

Escondido,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist Intern

IPPE- First Year Professional
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting OTC recommendations and counseling sessions under Preceptor's guidance.
  • Assisted in streamlining pharmacy operations for increased efficiency and accuracy with prescriber calls, prescription entry, transfers, and other intern duties.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to develop individualized medication therapy plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing prompt and courteous service at the prescription drop-off and pick-up areas.

Pharmacy Technician

Rx Relief
03.2019 - Current
  • Prescription compounding and filling at outpatient pharmacy
  • Dispensing specialty prescriptions in outpatient specialty pharmacy.

Pharmacy Operations Manager/ Senior Technician

Walgreens Co.
02.2016 - Current
  • Ensure the team's full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations through meticulous operational track
  • Vaccinator for COVID-19 vaccination and COVID-19 PCR testing
  • Implement MTMs and other patient outreach initiatives
  • Manage facility inventory, including handling vendor returns, tracking levels, and coordinating transfers.
  • Oversee team scheduling, training, and workflows for maximum pharmacy efficiency
  • Direct, supervise, and evaluate the work activities of externals, technicians, and clerk personnel.

Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Caremark Pharmacy
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Created a daily schedule of work for the team
  • Handled prescription orders at the counter, in the drive-through, and through the delivery service
  • Inventory and audit report management
  • Trained recently hired professionals
  • Processed patient medication insurance claims.

Lab Aide

San Diego Reference Laboratory
06.2013 - 05.2014
  • Utilizing module screenings, TLC, and gas chromatography, a comprehensive drug screening of urine samples is performed
  • Responsible for operating modules, confirming positive outcomes, and data entry
  • Additionally, create assays, reagents, and dilutions
  • Adjusted and calibrated equipment before testing different samples
  • Covered normal and peak workloads by maintaining material and equipment supplies.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH
06.2027

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
05.2011

Skills

  • Records administration
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Insurance Verification

Professional Objectives

As a current PY1 PharmD program student, I am actively seeking opportunities to transition successfully into the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong desire to work with patients in critical care and special populations. I bring a demonstrated competence in all facets of pharmaceutical operations, including order fulfillment, inventory management, and drug safety, underpinned by a solid background in outpatient and retail settings. My goal is to contribute to healthcare excellence and positively impact patient outcomes in these challenging and specialized areas of practice.

Certificates Licenses

  • California Pharmacist Intern, Active until May 31, 2028
  • APhA Immunization Certified, Active March 31, 2026
  • CPR Certified, Active until August 21, 2025
  • Ohio Pharmacist Intern, Active until September 15, 2025

Research

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Trauma Research Associate Program, Irvine/Santa Monica, California, 01/2011, 01/2012, Participated in data collection, analysis, and presentation for a retrospective clinical study on the efficacy of Anticoagulants and mechanical prophylaxis are linked to DVT in intensive care unit trauma patients., Requested lab work and CT scans and reviewed results under the supervision of licensed physicians and pharmacists., Documented patient histories in full and used the information to direct diagnostic and treatment efforts., Acquired familiarity with IRB, QA, and HIPPA protocols.
  • Rose Laboratory, University of California, Irvine, Ovopaparity Research Group, Irvine, CA, 06/2009, 06/2010, Studied the evolution of Drosophila, participated in food preparation, constructed breeding habitats, and collected larvae., Assisted in data collection and implemented new test designs., Trained and co-supervised new team members every quarter.

Awards

  • 2013 Dean's Honor List (SDCC)
  • 2010 - 2011 The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant Award
  • 2009-2011 Dean's Honor List (UC-Irvine)

Volunteer Experience

  • Physician Aide, San Diego Osteopathic Center for Children, San Diego, CA, 05/2012, 07/2013, Assisted the pediatrician in collecting the patient's vital statistics., Held infants and toddlers during their examinations. Read, sing, and engage older children in play to help them feel at ease., Made brochures for wellness seminars and assisted with office duties.
  • Tutor, Humanities Out There- Outreached Program, Orange Country, CA, 01/2009, 05/2009, Review weekly materials for AP and Honors World and European History courses at a local high school., Delivered lectures, brief essay exercises, and practice examinations., Helped students develop strong study habits and critical thinking skills to improve their grades., Reviewed classwork and assisted students with their homework to enhance their comprehension of assignments.

Timeline

Pharmacist Intern

IPPE- First Year Professional
01.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Rx Relief
03.2019 - Current

Pharmacy Operations Manager/ Senior Technician

Walgreens Co.
02.2016 - Current

Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Caremark Pharmacy
05.2015 - 01.2016

Lab Aide

San Diego Reference Laboratory
06.2013 - 05.2014

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

The University of Findlay

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Irvine
TAM TRAN