Maryam Ahmadi Nejad, PharmD Candidate

916-***-**** addvqo@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-ahmadi-nejad

Exceptional bilingual pharmacist intern completed her recent introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE) in the community pharmacy setting. Successful pharmacy student also has extensive knowledge and background in informatics, research, and leadership, which is evident with her many awards from clinical challenge contests, presentations, and research projects.

Additional skills include possessing excellent customer service skills from performing thousands of patient consultations on a variety of topics, such as travel vaccinations, veterinary medications, and medical devices. Proven ability to effectively collaborate with preceptor regarding medication dosage, information, and potential side effects of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Immunizations

Dispensing Medication

Patient Consultation

Travel Health

Smoking Cessation

Veterinary Medications

Inventory Management

Leadership

Customer Service

Data Integrity / Regulatory Compliance

PHARMACY & COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE

West Coast University of Pharmacy California Jan 2020 – Present

Pharmacy Student Leadership

Team leader for a group of West Coast University (WCU) pharmacy students, who won the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Challenge Contest.

Collected and analyzed data for a research project (CAPSLEAD) Analyze team lead and presentation on an association between pharmacists and social media presence.

American / California Pharmacists Association (APhA / CPhA- ASP) Aug 2019 – Present

Immunization Chair/SFVPhA Liaison

Promoting and implementing education and public health initiatives, such as high-school student outreach programs and immunizations.

Recruiting pharmacy student volunteers and clinics.

Functioning as a liaison between clinics and pharmacy student volunteers.

Organizing of and participating in fundraising events.

Creating print collateral to successfully market upcoming events.

Costco (IPPE) Dec 2019

Pharmacist Intern

Promoted and implemented public health initiatives, such as travel health and immunizations, to a diverse multi-ethnic, multilingual population.

Assisted preceptor with inventory management to reduce loss and improve cost savings.

Obtained knowledge about claims submission and the prior authorization process.

Enhanced experience with reviewing medication orders and dispensing drugs in accordance with all state, federal, and pharmacy regulations.

Evaluated orders for drug appropriateness, dosage, administration, and potential interactions.

Provided counseling to patients to deliver quality care.

Accounted for patients’ needs, safety, and costs – in addition to integrating their interests of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) – in the process of optimizing their medication therapy regimens.

Alexandria House Event Dec 2019

Volunteer

Volunteered at charity events to provide health screenings and consultations, which resulted in the successful collaboration with prescribers and positive outcomes for patients.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Los Rios MESA Feb 2018 - Mar 2019

Top Researcher / Researcher

Honored with multiple awards for presentations at conferences on a variety of research topics, which include:

oPancreatic islet cell and pancreatic transplantation

oPharmacogenetics and breast cancer genes (BRCA I and BRCA II)

Sacramento City College Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

Chemistry Stockroom Manager

Presented evidence to support Roaccutane’s clinical benefit in special cases under doctor supervision. Recommendation was based on research and the use of peer-reviewed sources.

Fixed and maintained lab equipment, such as the gas chromatography (GC) and high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems.

Performed inventory management.

Prepared solutions for chemistry labs and classes.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Technical Customer Support Jul 2013 –Feb 2016

Shatel Company

Received recognition as top performer.

Ensured quality of internet services and phone calls; troubleshooting issues for multiple clients in many counties and cities.

Translated and assisted foreign clients with establishing internet connection.

EDUCATION

West Coast University of Pharmacy, Doctorate of Pharmacy (2023)

La Sierra University of Business, Master of Business Administration (2022)

Islamic Azad University, Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering (2014)

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

California Pharmacist Intern License No. 45655

COVID-19 Contact Tracing/ ASHP COVID Care Certified

Pharmacy-Based Immunization

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

Many more recorded on my LinkedIn profile

MEMBERSHIPS

American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP)

California Society of Health System Pharmacists (CSHP)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Enterprise Pharmacy System (EPS), Access, Frontpage, SPSS, CATI, ScriptAssist and Compound Assist, Nexgen, Intercom Plus, and CURES.

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