DAVID S. FAM, Pharm.D

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acdu8c@r.postjobfree.com

Jersey City, New Jersey 07305

EDUCATION Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ

Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy, Cum Laude, May 2009

LICENSES, Pharmacist Immunizer New York, New Jersey

CERTIFICATIONS, CPR/AED Certified

SKILLS Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

Capable of performing literature searches using search engines such as PubMed, Medline, etc.

EXPERIENCE Duane Reade, New York, NY Mar 2014 – Present

Supervising Pharmacist Jul 2010 – Aug 2012

Appointed to roles with increased responsibility in larger and more complex stores by District Manager

based on proven past performance

Coordinated narcotic and pharmaceutical dispensation for three major NYC hospitals (Hospital for

Special Surgery, Sloan Kettering, NY Presbyterian) and the local community

Provided counsel to patients with complex medical cases

Adhered to and enforced strict regulations for narcotics handling and substance control

Dispensed prescriptions, compound specialty prescription items and administered vaccinations

Managed pharmacy operations to remain profitable in spite of company losses

Scheduled employees ensuring appropriate staffing while staying within a specific budget

Marketed and advertised with physicians and local hospitals

Staff Pharmacist Jul 2010 – Aug 2012

Managed methadone clinic and medication distribution per strict compliance regulations

(Responsibilities included scheduling and providing counsel to methadone patients, maintaining a

separate inventory and records)

Maintain and generate documentation per State Board of Pharmacy requirements (eg, prescriptions,

vaccination records, narcotic invoices, etc.)

Efficiently maintain inventory and control of medications as well as pharmacy supplies based on usage

volume, demand, expiry management and cost constraints

Trained staff to successfully manage operations; maintained continuous training in patient/customer

service and computer application upgrades

Perform the regular duties of a pharmacist, e.g. maintaining records, verifying filling of prescriptions,

drug utilization review, patient counseling, administration of vaccines, blood pressure measurement

Foster good rapport with customers as well as front store management leading to steady growth and

customer retention; achieved steady growth of incoming patients and prescriptions

Santa Marina Pharmacy, Union City, NJ Aug 2012 – Mar 2014

Pharmacist In Charge

Liaised with appropriate medical professionals regarding drug interactions & other drug related

problems

Counseled patients on prescriptions, the use of home diabetic supplies, and OTC medications

Managed and executed advertising campaigns promoting the pharmacy and services to physicians and

the local community

Searched for and contracted with the most suitable vendors for medications and pharmacy supplies as

well as maintained inventory

Input patient information, processed prescriptions to insurance companies and handled rejected

claims/prior authorizations

Researched and solicited insurance companies with which to contract including state and federal

programs

Worked with third party vendors to maintain contracts with insurance companies

Created a protocol to fill narcotic prescriptions in order to prevent the misuse of schedule II narcotics

PDR Network, Montvale, NJ Jun 2009 – Jul 2010

Clinical Specialist

Reviewed, edited and approved monographs written by ‘off shore’ team members ensuring inclusion of

relevant clinical information, clear and concise writing in an understandable language, and compliance

with strict rules for layout and publication in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)

Assisted with the training the ‘off shore‘ team in the Philippines via Webex conference

Reviewed clinical drug information and charts for accuracy prior to use in publications

Corresponded with pharmaceutical companies to solicit up to date drug information for publications

Researched, summarized and formatted drug information into three separate databases; continuously

maintained database information and trained co workers on use of database

Integrated Health Algorithms/ Town Total Health, New York, NY May 2009 – Jun 2009

Clinical Intern

Contacted patients nationwide to provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

Provided patients with therapeutic recommendations to treat symptoms and reduce costs; addressed

patient drug related questions and concerns; answered patient questions about Medicare part D and

his/her plan

Dispensed prescriptions & compounded specialty prescription items under a licensed pharmacist’s

supervision

Prepared unit doses as well as blister packs; maintained automated dispensing machinery to package

unit doses

ROTATIONS Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ Feb 2009 – Mar 2009

Trained in the technical aspects of a hospital pharmacy: prescription entry, pneumatic tube delivery, the

use of a glove box, carts and pyxis, etc.

Rounded with the critical care team in the ICU and made therapeutic recommendations when

appropriate

Participated in pain and ‘Clot Buster’ consults with the clinical pharmacists including counseling patients

on self administration of Lovenox, the use of warfarin and the importance of follow up and recording

recommendations

Worked with pharmacy team to fill carts and pyxis machines, prepare IVs, and prepare and deliver stat

doses

Hackensack University Medical Center (Heme/Onc), Hackensack, NJ Jan 2009 – Feb 2009

Attended various clinical meetings including the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) meetings where patient

cases were discussed, P&T (Pharmacy & Therapeutics) meetings, Infectious Disease meetings, Cancer

Center meetings and an in service by oncology specialists from Sloan Kettering

Rounded with a Heme/Onc physician and made recommendations when appropriate

Followed patients by reviewing lab results and progress notes in order to ensure optimal

pharmacotherapy and offered suggestions when warranted

Created a clinical trial protocol summary for GRN163L, an inhibitor of telomerase

Prepared and presented: topic discussions on mucositis and multiple myeloma; a joint journal club with

another student on eltrombopag and romiplostin, two agents for the treatment of Idiopathic

Thrombocytopenic Purpura and compared the two; a case report on a BMT patient with hemorrhagic

cystitis secondary to a BK Virus infection in addition to graft versus host disease of the gut and other

comorbidities; and an in service to the oncology nurses on methotrexate and leucovorin rescue

Giselle Pharmacy, Union City, NJ Nov 2008 – Dec 2008

Planned and conducted patient oriented health fair including blood pressure screening and brown bag

evaluation and counsel

Provided medication schedules and one on one counseling for patients on poly pharmacy

Contacted physicians to recommend therapeutic interchange, manage prescriptions and gain prior

authorizations

Processed prescriptions to insurance companies & handled rejected claims

Maintained pharmacy inventory to ensure stock is appropriately managed

New Jersey Poison Control Center, Newark, NJ Oct 2008 – Nov 2008

Monitored patient calls and call backs

Rounded with toxicologists and discussed patient cases; Attended grand rounds

Followed up on open cases, ensuring the proper course of action was taken, and offered the proper

suggestions for treatment

Prepared a case report focusing on the use of L carnitine supplementation in valproic acid toxicity

Saint Michael’s Medical Center (ID), Newark, NJ Sept 2008 – Oct 2008

Collected and organized data for a study designed to determine the effect of patient compliance with

HAART on HIV viral load

Rounded with infectious disease specialists and fellows. Followed patients’ course of treatment by

retrieving lab results and progress notes in order to ensure optimal pharmacotherapy and offer

suggestions when warranted

Examined patients with a specialist at the Infectious Disease Clinic

Attended grand rounds as well as in services by medical liaisons

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health, Parsippany, NJ Jul 2008 – Aug 2008

Developed graphs representing the prevalence of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes

mellitus in European countries to assist with gaining drug approval in the European Union

Assisted in designing a clinical study protocol for a dermatologic compound used to treat atopic

dermatitis

Composed an annual medical briefing on MgOH for auditing purposes

Observed the mass manufacturing of drugs used in clinical trials

Prepared and presented a journal club on the use of the internet as a tool in weight maintenance/loss

and a presentation on the alli® message board

Novartis Pharma, East Hanover, NJ Jun 2008 – Jul 2008

Performed literature searches for most recent drug info publications to respond to specific drug topics

and supplement the Q&A reference database

Updated standard response letters with recent studies and trials

Addressed physician and pharmacist inquiries relating to specific drug topics

Determined the appropriate literature included in an annual NDA (New Drug Application) submission to

the FDA

H B Drugs, North Arlington, NJ May 2008 – Jun 2008

Compounded medications, including sublingual tablets, suspensions, creams, and capsules

Assisted with the planning and conducting patient oriented health fairs including Diabetes Day and

Cholesterol Screenings

Provided medication schedules and one on one counseling for patients on poly pharmacy

Contacted physicians to refill prescriptions, recommend therapeutic interchange, and request prior

authorizations

Processed prescriptions to insurance companies & handle rejected claims

Liaised with Medicaid for prescription prior authorizations

ACTIVITIES BLESS USA Inc., Cedar Grove, NJ Jan 2008 Present

Director

Manage the US Headquarters of an international non profit charitable organization. Responsible for

directing the organizations functions, including end of year reconciliation of accounts, and raising

awareness of the organization’s mission through different outlets including website, social media,

printed media, monthly mailings, presentations, etc.

Oversee an operating budget of approximately $100,000 and diligently maintain operating costs below

10% of funds raised

Work directly with international headquarters to communicate financials, receive updates on state of

the service in the field and plan joint activities with volunteers

Seek the most competitive vendors to outsource specific projects in order to maintain low overhead and

reduce operating costs

Lead a staff of 65 non paid volunteers; Employ project management skills to mentor volunteers in

creating project plans with realistic timelines

Regularly plan activities and workshops to cultivate and motivate volunteer staff to maintain

performance and commitment; Conduct orientation seminars for recruitment of new volunteers

AWARDS Martin Daffner Endowed Scholarship, Fall 2008

The James Croucher Lilly Award, Fall 2007

The James Dikson Carr Scholarship, Fall Term 2003 – Spring Term 2007

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