Pharmacy Medical

ALYSSAR ZEIN

310-***-**** adfgab@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

August 2016 – May 2020 University of Southern California School of Pharmacy

Los Angeles, CA

Doctor of Pharmacy

August 2009-May 2013 Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA

B.S. Biology

Magna Cum Laude

WORK EXPERIENCE

February 2016-Present Kaiser Permanente Outpatient Pharmacy, Pharmacy Intern

9449 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 800-***-**** Supervisor: Joon Cha, Pharm.D.

•Responsibilities included drug equivalency conversions, ensuring patient adherence to maintenance medications, and delivered MTM services.

•Worked in Heart Failure, Diabetes, Hypertension, Infusion pharmacy clinics.

•Conducted inventory audits for all controlled medications

•Performed non-sterile compounding.

•Counseled patients on medications, consulted doctors regarding drug interactions, and reconciled patient medication profiles.

August 2015-August 2016 CVS Retail Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician

316 PCH, Redondo Beach, CA, 310-***-****

Supervisor: Carol Shu, Pharm.D.

•Fielded multiple phone calls in a high volume pharmacy, and processed requests from patients and industry professionals.

•Processed patient insurance information.

June 2015- January 2015 UCLA Head and Neck Surgical Clinic, Medical Scribe

200 Medical Plaza Driveway, Los Angeles, CA 310-***-**** Supervisor: Shelly Kane

•Responsibilities included accurately recording, with detail, patient consultations with physician.

•Liaison between nurses, physicians and patients.

•Performed orders for various radiologic exams.

•Recorded accurately, all medical procedures performed in clinic.

•Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients through effective communication

•Oriented new scribes to the proper operation and function of Epic Medical Records system, performing all billing procedures with accuracy.

August 2011-May 2013 Loyola Marymount University, General Biology Lab Teacher’s

Assistant

1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 310-***-****

•Instructor for 15 undergraduate Biology students

•Demonstrated new and various laboratory techniques including: PCR, gel electrophoresis and micro-pipetting

•Created detailed and clear lesson plans to teach to students

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

May 2019-July 2019 Acute Care

Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center Preceptor: Huang Truong, Pharm. D.

•Performed bedside Coumadin counseling and independently monitored and adjusted dosing

•Made recommendations for improving patient’s drug therapy and promoted opportunities for de-escalation, monitored duration for treatment, microbiology results

•Independently monitored renal function and adjusted vancomycin dosing

•Independently saw patients at the Coumadin clinic, made interventions and followed up with patients

•Performed a pharmacy in-service on new Heparin protocols being implemented

•Presented a journal club on the use of oral agents for the treatment of osteomyelitis

•Presentations: journal clubs and topic discussions

January 2020- February 2020 Hospital Practice

Memorial Hospital of Gardena

Preceptor: Munenori Nishihira, Pharm. D.

• Independently monitored patient labs

•Monitored patients on Coumadin and made dosing recommendations

•Adjusted Lovenox dosing per hospital protocol

•Reviewed all new lab cultures, daily, and made antibiotic dosing recommendation and adjustments

•Attended and prepared weekly Antibiotic Stewardship Meetings with infectious disease physicians and charge nurses

•Independently lead Antibiotic Stewardship meetings and made appropriate recommendations

August 2019- Sept 2019 Community Pharmacy

Costco Pharmacy

Preceptor: Steven Kim, Pharm.D.

•Performed over 200 immunizations: shingles, human papilloma virus, influenza, hepatitis B, pneumonia, meningitis

•Counseled patients on new therapies

Sept 2019- October 2019 Elective

MannKind Corporation

Preceptor: Frank Pompilio, Pharm.D.

•Devised training decks for new hire sales team regarding oral and injectable diabetes medications

•Created a novel comprehensive diabetes care-pathway protocol for a future diabetes clinic

•Reviewed claims document with the medical affairs team

•Assisted in medical reviews of promotional and medical materials

•Edited abstract submissions for various conferences and journals

March 2019- May 2019 Elective

Pelv-Ice

Preceptor: Jill Bigelow

•Presented to employees regarding potential post- partum products for women

•Performed research regarding development of new over- the-counter product for post-partum women

•Met with industry professionals to address the needs of women post-partum

•Helped to develop a formula for a post-partum multi-vitami

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

May 2019 – March 2020 University of Southern California Scholarly Project: Student

pharmacists’ perceptions of biological health and health-related behaviors among racial and ethnic groups

Advisor: Dr. Lisa Goldstone MS, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP

•Project: The objective of this study was to assess student pharmacists’ beliefs regarding biological health and health- related behaviors among racial and ethnic groups, and to determine if perceptions exist that are contrary to published evidence.

•Collected, analyzed data from over 200 pharmacy students.

January 2010- May 2013 Loyola Marymount University, Genetics Research Assistant

Phosphoglucomutase genotype frequencies, heterozygote deficiencies and size relationships in the sow bug killer spider Dysdera crocata (Aranae: Dysderidae)

Preceptor: Martina Ramirez, Ph.D.

Project: To assess whether a previously unstudied sow bug killer spider species, Drysdera crocata, exhibited multiple paternity.

Discovered: Female D. crocata do mate with multiple male partners. Repeat studies are being performed. Publication pending.

May 2012- August 2014 Los Angeles BioMed: Harbor UCLA

A prospective Randomized study Assessing optimal Method for Teaching Vascular Anastomoses. Published in the Annals of Vascular Surgery

Preceptor: Christian de Virgilio, M.D.

Project: Assessing what is the most optimal way to teach surgical residents how to perform a vascular anastomosis.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

April 2019- Present Student Diversity Committee

Position: Middle Eastern Representative

•Encouraged student diversity throughout the Health Science Campus at USC

•Hosted a Know Your Rights seminar: Harassment and Discrimination in the Muslim Community

•Hosted an event with the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS), to highlight the medical and non-medical services offered to refugees throughout Southern California

September 2016-2018 APSA

Position: Local Student Exchange Officer, IPSF

•Helped to connect USC students schedule foreign exchange trip

•Hosted foreign pharmacy students for the summer

•Arranged for foreign exchange students to meet, shadow and work alongside various pharmacists throughout the Los Angeles area

•Attended APhA and CPhA community meetings, where the future of the profession was discussed

April 2010-May 2013 Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society

•Nominated by Professor

•For individuals who have shown achievements in scientific research

•Supported and attended lectures by other members of the society

OTHER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

April 2017 –May 2020 Student Diversity Committee Representative

•Increase cultural awareness on campus and increase cultural sensitivity

•Host cultural events and outreach programs

September 2016-May 2020 Local Student Exchange Officer

APSA

•Help USC students schedule foreign exchange trips

•Help host foreign pharmacy students for the summer

•Plan campus tours, find housing for students, set up and coordinate clinical experiences for foreign exchange students

•Strengthen foreign relations between USC and foreign schools

January 2014-May 2020 Founder and President

Young at Heart Organization

•Duties included creating simplified visual arts lesson plans inspired by famous artists

•Taught art projects to senior citizens, many of whom have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's

•Organized weekly meetings with individuals participating in the group to coordinate schedules; gathered supplies from various donors and taught lessons once a month

•Communicated clearly with many individuals in order to run this organization efficiently.

September 2013- May 2013 Vice President of Events

Lebanese Student Association, Loyola Marymount University

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND HEALTH FAIRS

April 2017 South Bay Botanical Gardens

•Planted drought resistant plants in a community garden,

•Cleaned the garden from trash

•Watered and fertilized plants

November 2017 Hospitality Kitchen

•Volunteered at a Los Angeles soup kitchen on skid row

•Prepared and served food for those in the community who frequent the soup kitchen

April 2017 Pharmacy Student Clinic Health Fair

•Screened participants for elevated cholesterol levels

•Counseled patients on health living habits

February 2017 Vietnamese American Pharmacy Student Association Health

Fair

•Performed diabetes screenings on participants

•Counseled patients on healthy eating habits

November 2016 Skull and Mortar Health Fair

•Performed body fat analysis on participants

•Screened patients for elevated cholesterol levels

October 2016 Vietnamese American Pharmacy Student Association Health

Fair

•Administered flu shots

INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

September 2016-October 2016 Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy

Little Company of Mary Hospital Preceptor: Muno Bholat, Pharm.D.

•Filled Pyxis machines throughout the hospital

•Reviewed patient lab results and signed up those who qualified for the Medication Therapy Management clinic

•Involved in medication reconciliation by interviewing patients in the ICU, AOU and in the surgical units, regarding the medications they take.

January 2017-February 2017 Community Pharmacy

Ralph’s Pharmacy

Preceptor: Geraldina Afkari, Pharm.D.

•Counseled patients on new medications and OTC medications

•Filled prescriptions

•Transferred prescriptions to and from pharmacy

•Called patients to confirm adherence to medications

September 2017-November 2017 Community Pharmacy

Walgreens Pharmacy

Preceptor: Michelle Park, Pharm.D.

•Counseled patients on new medications and made OTC recommendations

•Performed mock California Board of Pharmacy Self- Assessments.

January 2019- March 2019 Community Pharmacy Elective

Ralph’s Pharmacy

Preceptor: Jason Quan, Pharm.D.

•Performed comprehensive medication reviews

•Performed cholesterol and blood glucose screenings

•Administered vaccines: Hepatitis B, Shingrix, Influenza

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

August 2011-May 2013 Loyola Marymount University, General Biology Lab Teacher’s

Assistant

Responsibilities included grading quizzes and research papers, writing quiz questions, meeting with students outside of class for tutoring

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

2020 Pharmacy License No. 83036

California Board of Pharmacy

2018-2020 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support

For Healthcare Providers American Heart Association

2016-2020 Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certification

USC School of Pharmacy

2017- Present Blood borne Pathogens Training Certification

USC School of Pharmacy

2016- Present Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training Certification

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services

2016- Present Immunization Delivery Certification

American Pharmacists Association

PUBLICATIONS

1. "A Prospective Randomized Study Assessing Optimal Method for Teaching Vascular Anastomoses." Annals of vascular surgery. (2014, January). Schwartz, Samuel, Michael de Virgilio, Patrick Chisum, Andrew Heslin, Alyssar Zein, Meilu McDermott, Amy Kaji, Arezou Yaghoubian, and Christian de Virgilio.

References

1.Joon Cha Pharm.D.

Outpatient Pharmacy Director at Kaiser Permanente

Email: adfgab@r.postjobfree.com

2.Eunice Lee Pharm.D., BCACP

Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor at Kaiser Permanetne

Email: adfgab@r.postjobfree.com

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