Rafi Seferian
A Pharmacist With a Focus on Patient Care and Safety
Glendale, CA 91214
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EXPERIENCE
I & G Pharmacy, Glendale CA — Lead Pharmacist
JUN 2006 - PRESENT
Manage a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure efficient and safe prescription dispensing, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.
Oversee inventory control, medication compounding, and drug utilization reviews, consistently maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
Provide personalized medication counseling to patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring optimal medication therapy outcomes.
Implement and monitor quality assurance programs, resulting in a 99% accuracy rate in prescription filling and a significant reduction in medication errors.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy and participate in medication therapy management (MTM) services for patients with chronic conditions.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical laws and regulations, ensuring the pharmacy's continued compliance with state and federal requirements.
Conduct ongoing training and development programs for pharmacy staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Manage pharmaceutical inventory, optimizing stock levels, reducing wastage, and ensuring timely restocking of essential medications.
Cultivate strong relationships with customers, addressing their needs and concerns promptly and maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction.
Implement and supervise the reporting of adverse drug events, ensuring prompt action and communication with appropriate authorities.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with pharmaceutical suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing agreements.
Implement and manage pharmacy management software systems, streamlining workflow and improving efficiency.
SKILLS
Proficient in accurately dispensing and compounding medications.
Proven track record of ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals.
Skilled in providing patient education on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
Adept at maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal and state pharmacy regulations.
Successfully ensured pharmacy operations consistently meet compliance standards.
LICENSE
Dept. of Consumer Affairs Sacramento CA - Registered Pharmacist
LIC #RPH 57691 EXP. DEC 2024
EDUCATION
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona CA — Doctor of Pharmacy
GRADUATED JUN 2005
LANGUAGES
Arabic, Armenian, Turkish, Conversational French, and English