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CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Summary

Experienced Pharmacist with over 20 years working in diverse retail , hospital and long term care platforms. Skilled at analyzing lab reports,doctor notes and prescriptions to ensure timely and effective processing of orders. Strongly committed to regulatory compliance and data accuracy. Lead and direct pharmacy operations to protect patients and meet operational targets. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories and working with patients to provide top-notch support. Well-organized, efficient and diligent about preventing errors. Lead and direct pharmacy operations to protect patients and meet operational targets. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories and working with patients to provide top-notch support. Well-organized, efficient and diligent about preventing errors.

Skills
  • Treatment monitoring
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient care optimization
  • Drug interaction understanding
  • FDA regulations
  • Legal compliance
  • Interpreting orders
  • Calculating doses
  • Overseeing pharmacy operations
Experience
07/2006 to 06/2020
Clinical PharmacistPharMerica － Sacramento, CA
  • Mentored residents and interns in pharmacy on operations, clinical support, medications and other vital job aspects.
  • Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
  • Reviewed and monitored patient medication files and lab data in long term care setting
  • Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
  • Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling to provide final verification of prescription.
  • Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
  • Answered patient questions and data requests.
  • Advised doctors and nurses on drug therapies to ensure proper intake.
  • Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
  • Attended healthcare conferences and seminars.
  • Advised doctors and nurses on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
  • Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
  • Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
  • Reviewed data on medication use and recommended changes to established policies.
  • Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
  • Monitored dispensation of controlled substances, including schedule III-IV and scheduled II medication through oversight and documentation.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
10/2009 to 02/2018
Adjunct Faculty, Clinical PreceptorCalifornia North State University, Pharmacy － Sacramento, CA
  • Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
  • Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
  • Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
  • Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
  • Passionately committed to student development through hands on training.
  • Planned and executed a formulary guide for aseptic compounding of IV admixtures and extemporaneous oral preparations .
  • Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
  • Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
  • Implemented remediation processes to rectify issues with dosing based on pharmacokinetics.
  • Developed lesson plans designed to improve proficiency in experiential education.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
  • Organized projects by delegating tasks to interns and overseeing quality control duties.
  • Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
  • Trained intern pharmacists by explaining job responsibilities and overseeing task prioritization.
  • Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and help grasp new concepts.
  • Delivered an exceptional level of education to each student by listening to concerns and answering questions.
03/2001 to 06/2006
Staff PharmacistWalgreens － Woodland, CA
  • Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
  • Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
  • Compounded, packaged, and labeled pharmaceuticals.
  • Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
  • Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
  • Efficiently answered multi-line phone and processed high volume of order requests from nurses, doctors and pharmacists.
  • Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
  • Communicated the potential issues and reactions of specific medications for patients ranging from children to geriatrics.
  • Conducted drug utilization reviews, drug interventions and therapy management.
  • Enforced adherence to state, federal, and organizational rules and regulations.
  • Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
  • Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies and verifying deliveries against purchase orders.
  • Maintained proper compliance logs, including for refrigerator temperatures
  • Identified significant drug allergies and potential interactions by assessing patient profiles.
  • Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use.
  • Successfully assisted customers with medical issues and provided valuable healthcare counseling.
  • Supervised pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
  • Accurately recorded compounded products and prepared appropriate labels.
  • Lead and performed all aspects of pharmacy operations, ensuring continuous delivery of quality products and services in alignment with physician orders and prescriptions.
  • Ensured compliance with strict health, industry, and organizational regulations.
01/2000 to 01/2005
Staff PharmacistKaiser permanente － Sacramento, CA
  • Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Lead and performed all aspects of pharmacy operations, ensuring continuous delivery of quality products and services in alignment with physician orders and prescriptions.
  • Ensured compliance with strict health, industry, and organizational regulations.
  • Interpreted and evaluated validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
  • Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
  • Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
  • Accurately recorded compounded products and prepared appropriate labels.
Education and Training
05/2001
Pharm.D.: PharmacyUniversity of The Pacific － Stockton, CA
05/1998
Pharmacy Prerequisites: Pre PharmacyUc Davis － Davis, CA
09/1984
Bachelor of Arts: EducationUniversity of Isfahan － Isfahan, Iran
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • PharMerica
  • California North State University, Pharmacy
  • Walgreens
  • Kaiser permanente

School Attended

  • University of The Pacific
  • Uc Davis
  • University of Isfahan

Job Titles Held:

  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Preceptor
  • Staff Pharmacist

Degrees

  • Pharm.D. : Pharmacy
    Pharmacy Prerequisites : Pre Pharmacy
    Bachelor of Arts : Education

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