Cheryl Horwath Rashid
Roslindale, MA *****
ada8k2@r.postjobfree.com 617-***-****
MA State Pharmacist License #: PH19341
SUMMARY
Registered Pharmacist with over 20 years’ of experience
Experience with oncology medications and protocols in hospital and clinic settings
Experience in compounding of non-sterile medications and compliance with USP 795
Experience in compounding of sterile medications and compliance with USP 797
Experience in worker safety and compliance with USP 800
Provided clinical recommendations to clinicians based on patient parameters
Provided consultation in IV Therapies, Education of nurses in proprietary computer systems, inventory management, payroll, scheduling and training of all employees in all settings
Ensure verification of electronic order entry including but not limited to screening for duplicate orders and selection of appropriate products
Segueing to complete responsibility for all aspects of pharmacy operation and services including scheduling, workflow, inventory control, financial management and educational programs for professional and technical staff
Accomplished moving of pharmacy location with continued accreditation including all regulatory aspects and coordination of agencies
Knowledge of varied computer systems as well as adaptability to adjust to all working situations: hospital, retail, nursing home, health maintenance organizations and home care is essential
Multiple individual pharmacist licenses
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, Mount Prospect, IL 10/2019 – Present
Pharmacy Surveyor
NABP operates the following accreditation programs, which accredit qualifying healthcare organizations such as pharmacies and wholesale drug distributors based upon an evaluation of the organization’s credentials, policies, operations, and other information to determine compliance with applicable program criteria:
oVerified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors® (VAWD®) program.
oDurable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) program.
oVerified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites™ (VIPPS®) program.
oSuch other accreditation, certification, or inspection programs that NABP may implement or operate from time to time.
Soliant Health (Formerly Cardinal Health Staffing), Canton, MA 01/2018 - Present
Pharmacist 02/1998 – 03/2005
Contract assignments to cover various temporary assignments through a central coordinator
Knowledge of varied computer systems as well as adaptability to adjust to all working situations
Home Care, hospital, retail, nursing home, and health maintenance organizations were all serviced
Atrius Health Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates- Boston, MA 12/2018- 9/2019
Oncology Pharmacy Supervisor
Chemotherapy clinic staffing and consultation for nine oncology physicians
Consultation with Oncology Nurses for optimal patient care
Responsibility for updating the pharmacy physical plant to USP 800
Responsibility for updating pharmacy policy and procedures for USP 797
Developing pharmacy policy and procedure for USP 800
Served on corporate committees on medication safety and compliance
Supervised oncology pharmacists and certified pharmacy compounding technicians
Maintained individual and pharmacy compliance standards for continual licensure
Cardinal Health Pharmacy, Marlboro, MA 03/2013 – 06/2017
Staff Pharmacist
Duties included: processing physician computer order entries, entering written physician orders, pharmaceutical renal dosing of antibiotics and anticoagulants, triage of professional telephone inquiries including therapy recommendations and consultation and discussion of appropriate IV therapies
Oversaw work of Pharmacy Technicians and served as a resource to department and other hospital staff
Ensured accuracy of compounded medications with compliance to USP 797
Ensured safe dispensing of medications & preparation of IV medications
Verification of electronic order entry including but not limited to screening for duplicate orders and selection of appropriate products
Remote order entry providing coverage for all aspects of contracted hospital Pharmacy services in thirteen states
Compounding of non-sterile medications and compliance with USP 795
Compounding of sterile medications and compliance with USP 797
Provided clinical recommendations to clinicians based on patient parameters
Perceptive Healthcare, North Reading, MA 08/2011 – 02/2013
Pharmacist
Contract assignments to staff temporary positions created from extended leave vacancies in Hospital, Home Care and Long-term Care facilities
Oversaw work of Pharmacy Technicians and served as a resource to department staff
Evaluate patient’s medication regimens/medication reconciliation
Ensure accuracy of compounded medications with compliance to USP 797
Compounding of non-sterile medications and compliance with USP 795
Compounding of sterile medications and compliance with USP 797
Provide clinical recommendations to clinicians based on patient parameters
Shamrock Medical Solution Group, Taunton, MA 08/2010 – 07/2011
Staff Pharmacist
A FDA registered state of the art repackaging manufacturer providing unit dose medications for hospitals, doctor’s offices and clinics - providing General Pharmacist services to maintain quality and accuracy of products prior to shipping to clients
Preferred Pharmacy Solutions, LLC, Haverhill, MA 04/2007 – 06/2010
Pharmacy Manager
Planned from construction to opening all aspects, including policy and procedures, licensure and hiring, for new Nursing Home Pharmacy
Managed and staffed sustained growth of beds from 200 to 2200
Ensure accuracy of compounded medications with compliance to USP 797
Compounding of non-sterile medications and compliance with USP 795
Compounding of sterile medications and compliance with USP 797
Provide clinical recommendations to clinicians based on patient parameters
Staffing and coverage of 24 hour on call availability were key elements of this successful collaboration
Consultation in IV Therapies, Education of nurses in proprietary computer systems, inventory management, payroll, scheduling and training of all employees encompassed the responsibilities of this position
Pharmaceutical Strategies Staffing, Inc., Wakefield, MA 04/2005 – 06/2007
Pharmacist
Clinical IV Network, Pawtucket, RI 04/2004 – 10/2004
Director of Pharmacy
Genesis Health Ventures, Inc., Woburn, MA 01/2001 – 02/2004
Pharmacy Manager/Infusion Manager
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA - - - - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy