Heenal H. Parikh
Troy, MI **083
(248) 210 – 0866
*************@*****.***
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Doctor of Pharmacy, May 2018
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Saint Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, May 2015
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Pharmacist 08/2018 – Current
Walmart Pharmacy, Dover, DE
• Counsel patients on drug therapy and adherence; Recommend economical options for pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments through available resources.
• Mentor technicians across 10 pharmacies; build teamwork and communication skills in a community care setting while performing daily pharmacy activities (prescription process, inventory count and ordering).
• Implement action plans to identify and resolve prescription errors and drug interactions
• Advocate Opioid Stewardship by communicating with patients and providers on safe practices and disposal
• Manage prescriptions and immunizations ensuring patient and public health safety; Assist with drug recalls
• Achieved 10% improvement in number of prescription orders processed per day while working as a liaison between the patient and doctor
• Store Champion for promoting Back-to-School event and Immunizations Student Pharmacist, 03/2015 - 07/2018
Walmart, Maplewood, Missouri
• Provided patient care through community prescription process while ensuring confidentiality; Aided in monthly and annual control inventory, Received and stocked merchandise and supplies; Maintained pharmacy area, administered immunizations, and promoted public health through organizing Health Fairs and Walmart Wellness Events Pharmacy Technician, 01/2014 – 08/2014
Madison Drugs, Troy, MI
• Organized medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions, prepared labels, and calculated quantities; Maintained pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock; Fostered relationships with customers and health care providers by working in a collaborative environment
Marketing Assistant, 08/2012-08/2014
Prudential Financial, Troy, MI
• Guided clients in life insurance plan benefits and assisted in suitable plan selections; Facilitated client interactions by organizing client meetings and presentations, and defining agendas for future actions
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (5 weeks each)
• Ambulatory Care February 2018 – March 2018
East Coast Institute for Research, Jacksonville, FL; Preceptor: Rebecca Goldfaden, Pharm.D., CCRP
• Patient Care Selective - ICU Cardiology January 2018 – February 2018 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JC); Saint Louis, Missouri Preceptor: Kristin Courtright, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Health Systems Management November 2017 – December 2017 William Beaumont Hospital; Troy, Michigan; Preceptor: Jennifer Priziola, Pharm.D.
• Non-Patient Care Elective October 2017 – November 2017 Walmart; Saint Louis, Missouri; Preceptor: Amy Bias, Pharm.D.,
• Non-Patient Care Elective – International September 2017 – October 2017 Goa College of Pharmacy; Goa, India; Preceptor: Golden Peters, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Community Care July 2017 – August 2017
Walgreens; Saint Louis, Missouri; Preceptor: Pramila Badhri, R.Ph..
• Patient Care Elective - Geriatrics June 2017 – July 2017 Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JB); Saint Louis, Missouri Preceptor: Tricia Whittaker, Pharm. D., BCPS.
• Acute Care/General Medicine May 2017 – June 2017 Mercy Hospital; Saint Louis, Missouri; Preceptor: Andrew Crannage, Pharm. D., BCPS. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
• Interprofessional Patient Care September 2016 – May 2017 Sarah Community: Bridgeton, Missouri
Saint Louis University: Saint Louis, Missouri; Preceptor: Pat Rafferty, Pharm.D., CDE, BCPS
• Safe Medication Practices – Health System Pharmacy July 2016 – August 2016 William Beaumont Hospital; Troy, Michigan; Preceptor: Michael Forman, Pharm.D.
• Clinical Prevention and Population Health August 2014 – May 2015 Cardinal Ritter, Saint Louis, Missouri; Preceptor: Amy Tiemeier, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Safe Medication Practices – Community Pharmacy May 2015 Walgreens, Clinton Township, Michigan; Preceptor: Emily Torongo, Pharm.D.
• Foundations of Pharmacy Practice January 2015 – May 2015 Professional Advisor: Leah Crow, Pharm.D., BCPS
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
Pharmacist Licensure: Delaware, Maryland, Michigan IV Aseptic Technique Certificate, St. Louis College of Pharmacy; December 2016 American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certificate; August 2014 - Present
American Pharmacists Association Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate; July 2015 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Member, American Pharmacist Association, Academy of Students of Pharmacy Fall 2015 – Present Member St Louis College of Pharmacy Student Pharmacists Association Fall 2015 – May 2018 FLUENT LANGUAGES:
English, Gujarati, Hindi