MICHAEL J. ABOUZAID
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy September 2014 – May 2018
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Masters of Business Administration September 2019-Present
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences September 2011 – May 2015
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Pharmacist September 2018 – Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Southfield, MI
Utilize professional and clinical skills to assist with running of Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)
Promote appropriate and/or efficient utilization review of prescription drug claims among participating physicians
Complete MTMs for Medicare members to ensure appropriate and cost-effective disease state management
Participate in yearly CMS DVA audit
Participate in clinical review of medication requests, including detection of medication fraud, waste and abuse
Develop, implement and update Drug Utilization Review/Evaluation Programs
Assist in ongoing formulary modification based on clinical drug reviews and cost savings analysis
Precept P4 Pharmacy students from various colleges on clinical rotations as well as summer internship program
Pharmacy Intern June 2016 – June 2018
Walmart Pharmacy, Troy, MI
Processed prescriptions and resolved any discrepancies efficiently to ensure patient safety and satisfaction
Educated patients on prescription and nonprescription medications to promote safe medication use and adherence
Assessed immunization needs of patients and recommend and administer vaccines
Provided Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services both in person and via telephone
Pharmacy Technician May 2013 – October 2013
CVS Health, Warren, MI
Entered and processed medication orders quickly and accurately using RXConnect software system
Calculated and prepared compounded drug products under pharmacist supervision
Delivered medications to patients unable to travel to the pharmacy to provide a continuum of care
Communicated between patients and prescribers to resolve discrepancies in order to reduce medication errors
Pharmacy Technician September 2011 – May 2013
American Mail Order Pharmacy, Warren, MI
Received and processed electronic prescriptions, and resolved third party adjudication issues
Packaged verified medications for distribution through the US Postal Service to patients around the United States
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Academic Pharmacy March 2018 – May 2018
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Preceptor: Dr. Mary Beth O’Connell, PharmD
Ambulatory Care – Geriatrics February 2018 – March 2018
Rosa Parks Geriatrics Clinic, Detroit, MI
Preceptor: Dr. Candice Garwood, PharmD
Internal Medicine January 2018 – February 2018
Beaumont Health System, Dearborn, MI
Preceptor: Dr. David Wilpula, PharmD
General Hospital/Health System October 2017 – December 2017
Henry Ford Health System, Clinton Township, MI
Preceptor: Dr. Idan Hannawa, PharmD
Pain Management September 2017 – October 2017
Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI
Preceptor: Dr. Levi Hall, PharmD
Long Term Care June 2017 – July 2017
Detroit Medical Arts, Livonia, MI
Preceptor: Dr. David Zimmerman, PharmD
Community Practice May 2017 – June 2017
Meijer, Detroit, MI
Preceptor: Dr. Pratik Patel, PharmD
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy November 2017 – October 2018
Peer Reviewer
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) September 2015 – Present
Member
Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) September 2015 – Present
Member
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Pharmacist License July 2018 – Present
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Controlled Substance (CS) Pharmacist License July 2018 – Present
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification August 2015 – Present
American Pharmacists Association
CPR/AED and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification August 2014 – Present
American Red Cross