Volunteer

• Jan 2023 - Present

Hospital Pharmacy Intern

• Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

• Performed medication reconciliation on patient admissions by taking patient history to avoid any duplication of therapy. • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions. • Counseled patients on their discharge medications regarding proper administration and educated them on potential side effects. • Interacted with healthcare professionals to support the timely processing of prescriptions using MedManager Software. • Worked on an antimicrobial stewardship program with more than 75 interventions weekly. • Worked on the Direct Oral Anti-Coagulants (DOAC) program for proper dosing of anticoagulants by monitoring International Normalized Ratio (INR) for patients. Show less

Hospital Pharmacy Intern

• Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

• Worked with the medical team for the right selection of anti-psychotics by attending team meetings. • Screened patients for proper use of multiple anti-psychotics by reviewing their labs and other comorbid health conditions. • Used pharmacy software to enter physician orders on the computer system. • Performed case studies on patients getting Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and prepared reports on the adequacy of drug use. • Intervened for the risk of cardiac arrhythmias using multiple antipsychotics. • Reconstituted the injectable for nursing staff with proper expiry labels. • Generated discrepancy reports on Pyxis and resolved the issues. • Performed various pharmacy activities with quality service using Meditech software. Show less

Intern Retail Pharmacy

• Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

• Calculated dosage filled the prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels. • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records. • Performed various pharmacy activities with quality service using BestRX software. • Compounded Medications according to customized needs of adults as well as children including ointments, creams, capsules, and emulsions. • Calculated dosage filled the prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels. • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records. • Performed various pharmacy activities with quality service using BestRX software. • Compounded Medications according to customized needs of adults as well as children including ointments, creams, capsules, and emulsions.

Pharmacist intern

• Dec 2017 - Dec 2017

• Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage. • Compounded and prepared intravenous products. • Entered prescription orders using CPSI pharmacy software. • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage. • Compounded and prepared intravenous products. • Entered prescription orders using CPSI pharmacy software.

Retail Staff Pharmacist

• May 2016 - Nov 2017

• Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders on SRS software by conducting necessary utilization reviews.• Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.• Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave administration instructions.• Taught patients how to use medical devices such as glucose meters and oximeters.• Supervised and coached a team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.• Monitored medication stock orders to maintain inventory.• Filled and dispensed an average of 150 prescriptions per day. Show less

Externship

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

• Performed various pharmacy operational activities with quality service using SRS software.• Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.• Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.• Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.• Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into the SRS software.• Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.• Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.• Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.• Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.• Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.• Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.• Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.• Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating the computer system.• Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures. Show less

Hospital Pharmacist

• Mar 1999 - Feb 2002

• Worked with outpatients verifying more than 300 of all sorts of prescriptions. • Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in the hospital. • Performed Medication Therapy Management (MTM) for diabetes, asthma, and hypertension and got positive results with the patient's health. • Worked with patients at risk for rabies and made the vaccine available on time. • Worked with TB patients and ensured the availability of medication on time by coordinating with doctors, nurses, and other medical staff. Show less