| Objective and Resume Summary | |
| A leadership position in a growing healthcare institution that will utilize my experience as a pharmacist as well my education in business administration (specialty in finance). Education: Pharm D + MBA (Finance) Current Job: Registered Pharmacist (NY state license #049122) Experience: over 8 years | |
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| Education History, Qualifications & other additional information | |
| Level of Education: | Doctorate |
| Awards and Honors Member of Golden Key National Honors Society Recipient of St. John’s University Presidential Scholarship United Federation Of Teachers (UFT) Scholarship College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions Dean's List Certificate of academic excellence Education 2006 to 2007 Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Finance –Cum Laude St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY, USA 2002 to 2003 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) –Cum Laude St. John’s Univeristy, Jamaica, NY, USA 1997 to 2002 Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy (BS. Pharm) –Cum Laude St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY, USA Clinical Rotations Oncology Rotation, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY Pediatrics Rotation, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY Ambulatory Rotation, Queens Hospital, Queens, NY Drug Information & Internal Medicine Rotation, Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY Community Pharmacy Rotation, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Brooklyn, NY Personal Achievements Successfully completed a two-year MBA program in one year while employed full-time and self-funding all tuition costs and living expenses. Selected for exchange student London Seminar in Finance, 2007, featuring business presentations from UBS, IBM, Barclay’s Bank, and Bank of England, among others Member of American Society of Health System Pharmacists Member of American Pharmaceutical Association Member of American Diabetes Association Member of American Public Health Association Licensures and Certifications Registered Pharmacist, New York State License #049122, NYS Board of Pharmacy, April 2003 Certified as Immunizer, by New York State Board of Pharmacy and Department of Health. Certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), American Heart Association, September 2010 Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association, September 2010 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Air Borne Pathogens Training Personal Interests Running, Cycling, Learning Arabic, Working out with my trainer, Weekly trip to animal shelters, traveling, driving, listening to music and tutoring to list a few. | |
| Work History & Experience | |
| Years of Work Experience: | 7 to 8 Years |
| In-store Pharmacist DUANE READE PHARMACY, Manhattan, NY, USA June 2008 to date Act in a lead/supervisory role in overseeing the workflow of the pharmacy Maintain pharmacy day-to-day procedures, scheduling and delegate staff responsibilities Assure services are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs Oversee the ordering and safe storage of medical products Maintain patient records and prescription files in accordance with regulations and policy Counsel patients and care providers on the proper medication use ,drug side effects, storage and safety Handle insurance questions and issues Train certified technicians while ensuring adherence to company policies and performance standards Train newly hired pharmacists on proper use of software programs and required documentation standards Conduct, manage and report narcotic inventory monthly according to stipulated regulations Compound physician’s prescriptions for drugs not commercially available Solely responsible for handling the dispensing, recording and documentation of use of Clozaril® Led a team of two pharmacists and four pharmacy technicians in two projects titled “For a Better Pharmacy” and “Promoting the Use of Central Fill” both targeted at cutting costs within the pharmacy budget and reduced pharmacy manpower and cost and in so doing offered patients options resulting in cost savings Recommended for management promotion based on outstanding performance and leadership Other duties, as needed In-store Pharmacist RITE AID PHARMACY, Albertson, NY, USA March 2003 to June 2008 Manage and prepare prescriptions as a floating pharmacist working at regional pharmacies, exhibiting superior adaptability, accuracy, and team playing skills Recommended for management promotions based on outstanding performance and leadership Provided complete medication review for drug related problems during pharmacy order entry Documented adverse drug reactions (ADR) and medication errors as part of daily activity Supervised three pharmacy technicians and two pharmacy cashiers daily during work shift and coordinate shift summary report Managed daily third party claims, inquiries & record-keeping Prepared daily DEA-222 narcotic ordering & inventory forms Reviewed weekly & monthly third party reports to assess pharmacy & company performance Train ancillary staff Pharmacy Intern NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Manhasset, NY, USA September 2000 to March 2003 Reviewed, evaluated, and interpreted drug therapies, working closely with clinical pharmacists and nurses. Prepared IVs. Ensured proper control and correct dispensing of narcotics. Monitored for proper drug & dosing regimen, efficacy, toxicity & adverse reactions Provided drug information services Worked in a team-structured environment with other healthcare professionals Educated providers on standard protocols as related to medication management Pharmacy Intern ECKERD PHARMACY, Albertson, NY, USA August 2000 to March 2003 Coordinated prescription filling and processing, serving as a liaison to physicians and their staffs. Provided patient education on medications, nutritional supplements, and herbal preparations. | |