AFSHEEN
KHALID
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Woodbury Heights, NJ 08096
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed NJ Pharmacist
SKILLS
Pharmacy management
Medication dispensing
Drug utilization review
Quality review processes
Confidentiality and HIPPA
FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
Pharmacovigilence
Pharmaceutical services
Motivated self-starter
Conflict resolution ability
EDUCATION
University of Sargodha
Punjab, Pakistan • 11/2012
Pharm D
Professional development completed in Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical sciences.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Committed Pharmacist with experience in hospital, community and clinic pharmacy environments. Collaborative and customer-focused with proven ability to partner with multi-disciplinary teams to discuss medications and potential drug interactions. Excellent communication with passion for educating patients on medication therapies.
WORK HISTORY
CVS Health - Staff Pharmacist
Mullica Hill, NJ • 05/2019 - Current
Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration
Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes
Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications
Implemented vaccine awareness campaign that increased immunization-based revenue and enhanced community health education
Ensured compliance with strict health, industry and organizational regulations
Ran and presented public seminars to educate local residents about diabetes and heart disease
Verified safety and efficacy of medication usage by reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors and other quality issues
Counseled patients on proper use of over-the-counter medications and explained potential side effects
Reported adverse drug events (ADE) and medication errors in alignment with regulatory policies and procedures
Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information
Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use
Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients
Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications
CVS Health - Pharmacist Intern
Mullica Hill, NJ • 02/2017 - 05/2019
Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private
Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice
Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling
Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy policies
Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage
Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms
Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration
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