Tareq Al-ziyadi
Lincoln Park
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Pharmacist with experience and success in pharmaceutical services. Bringing forth a strong background in clinical pharmacology and medication management. Extensive knowledge of pharmacy operations, pharmacy management, and medications. Proven track record of proper customer advisement and an empathetic attitude towards customers. Superior technical and communication skills needed to excel in fast paced working environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Pioneer Specialty Hospital
Pontiac, MI
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
- Conducted medication reconciliation during patient admissions and discharges.
- Reviewed patient medication regimens for safety and effectiveness.
- Evaluated new prescription orders for accuracy and completeness before dispensing medications.
- Monitored drug therapies by reviewing laboratory values and adjusting medications as needed.
- Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines along with patient specific factors such as age, weight, concurrent diagnosis.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient therapy plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Evaluated formulary medications for usage within the hospital's specialty programs.
- Educated nursing staff on proper administration techniques of various medications used within the facility.
- Prepared intravenous admixtures utilizing aseptic technique following USP 795 guidelines.
- Performed daily restocking of medications by accurately refilling dispensing machines, ensuring all stock levels met demand, and verifying expiration dates for patient safety.
- Printed and verified daily MAR (Medication Administration Records) to ensure accurate documentation of patient prescriptions and treatment.
Pharmacist
PharMor Pharmacy
Detroit, MI
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients and provided counseling on usage.
- Performed administrative duties such as updating patient information or submitting insurance claims forms.
- Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Administered immunizations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Supervised staff and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication therapy.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
Pharmacy Intern Grad
Walgreen’s Pharmacy
Taylor, MI
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and helping with over-the-counter generics products, less expensive medicines.
- Resolving patient issues in a timely manner and answering questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Counseled patients and answered their questions regarding the effective usage of medications, awareness with drug interactions and offering preventive healthcare services such as immunizations.
- Ensures the use of all elements of the Good Faith Dispensing policy in conjunction with state and federal controlled substance laws when filling prescriptions.
- Performs pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Follow-up with medical providers’ offices to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies to suggest alternative medications, and answer medical provider questions.
- Follows-up with insurance companies as well as medical providers and participates in third party audit.
Order Entry Technician-LTC
Polaris Pharmacy Services of Michigan
Plymouth, MI
06.2018 - Current
- Processed and entered prescription orders accurately into pharmacy management system.
- Resolving patient issues and answering questions from nurses and physicians.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery
- Process and maintenance of Emergency Drug Kits (EDK) provided to Long-Term Care Facilities.
- Effectively communicate with Long-Term Care Facility nurses and physicians' offices for narcotic requests to pull from the Emergency Drug Kits (EDK).
- Assist pharmacist with calling Long-Term Care Facilities and request most updated labs.
- Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Updated patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and pharmacy policies.
- Cleaning, maintaining, accountability and programming of pumps that have been sent to the Long-Term Care Facilities.
- Tracked shipments using third-party software applications; troubleshot any delays or issues encountered
- Processed returns, exchanges, backorders and cancellations in accordance with company policy.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Sheba Discount Pharmacy
Dearborn, MI
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Prepare and fill up to 300 prescription each day with great attention to detail.
- Supervising assistants to maintain a great quality work environment.
- Answering incoming phone calls from patients and assisting their needs.
- Effectively prioritized and organized workflow to increase efficiency and minimize patient wait times.
- Appropriately resolved patient complaints, issues, and questions.
- Assist pharmacist with patients’ questions about over the counter (OTC) products and follow-up with adherence calls.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Erie, PA05-2022
Undergraduate - Pre-Pharmacy
Henry Ford College (HFC)
Dearborn, MI05-2019
Pharmacy Technician Program - undefined
Henry Ford College (HFC)
Dearborn, MI05-2012
Skills
- Pharmaceutical care coordination
- Clinical decision making
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Staff supervision
- Clinical consultations & calculations
- Compounding techniques
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certified 2021
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified 2021
Affiliations
- American Pharmacists Association
- Student Society of Health System Pharmacists
Certification
- Pharmacist License, Michigan Board of Pharmacy March 2024 – March 2026 5302415869
- Controlled Substance License, Michigan Board of Pharmacy March 2024 – March 2026 5315247318
- Pharmacy Technician License, Michigan Board of Pharmacy July 2023 – July 2025 5303009272
- Pharmacist Intern License, Michigan Board of Pharmacy May 2022 – May 2025 5351016603
- Pharmacist Intern License, Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy December 2019 – December 2021 PI-124012
- Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery- American Pharmacists Association May 2021 – Present
- Basic Life Support Provider-American Heart Association May 2021 – Present
Languages
English
Arabic
Rotation Summary
- APPE General Elective-Pharmacy Management , Medstop Pharmacy , Detroit, MI- Preceptor: Basheer Altairi, RPh March 2022 – May 2022
- APPE Community , Medstop Pharmacy, Detroit, MI- Preceptor: Basheer Altairi, RPh February 2022 – March 2022
- APPE General Elective-Advance Community, Heights Family Pharmacy, Dearborn Heights, MI-Preceptor: Abdul Nasser, RPh January 2022 – February 2022
- APPE Inpatient Acute Care Medicine, VA John D. Dingell, Detroit, MI Preceptor: Taghreed Mahmoud, PharmD October 2021 – December 2021
- APPE Advance Institutional, Pharm Script Pharmacy, Livonia, MI Preceptor: Jeff Pappas, PharmD September 2021 – October 2021
- APPE Ambulatory Care-Geriatrics, Medical Arts. LLC Pharmacy Specialists, Livonia, MI Preceptor: Michael Wodecki, RPh August 2021 – September 2021
- Institution Dispensing, Polaris Pharmacy Services of Michigan , Plymouth, MI Preceptor: Tareq Haddad, RPh September 2019 – November 2019
- Introductory Community , CVS Pharmacy , Farmington Hills Orchard Lake, MI Preceptor: Elyse Hoffman, RPh June 2020 – July 2020
Leadership
- Rx Runners Board Position – Secretary Served one term Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine -Roberta L. Volgstadt August 2021 – December 2021
- Learning Community – Mentor Served as a mentor for P2 students Held one-on-one tutoring sessions Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine-Zachary Heeter, PharmD August 2020 – April 2021
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Pioneer Specialty Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
PharMor Pharmacy
04.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Intern Grad
Walgreen’s Pharmacy
08.2022 - 02.2023
Order Entry Technician-LTC
Polaris Pharmacy Services of Michigan
06.2018 - Current
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Sheba Discount Pharmacy
01.2014 - 06.2018
Undergraduate - Pre-Pharmacy
Henry Ford College (HFC)
Pharmacy Technician Program - undefined
Henry Ford College (HFC)
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)