Pharmacy Manager

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CONTACT

Address : Freehold, NJ *****

Phone : 516-***-****

Email : adjp1z@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Clinical knowledge of different disease states, treatments and medical terminologies

Knowledge of applicable state and federal (FDA, DEA, HIPAA) laws and regulations related to pharmacy operation

Knowledge of clinical trial design and drug development process

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Excellent at providing exceptional customer service

Excellent at building high performance team

Great at evaluating data and creating detailed reports

Record keeping and inventory management

Great at problem solving and conflict resolution

Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills

EDUCATION

Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS) : Expected in 01/2021

Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA)

Provide in-depth knowledge of Compliance (first, second and third tier compliance regulations like GCP, GMP etc.), Clinical Trial Designs, Medical Information, Abstract and Medical Writing, Medical Safety and Pharmacovigilance, HEOR, EBM, Regulatory Affairs, MSL, Advisory Board, Post-Marketing Studies, REMS

Doctor of Pharmacy : 12/2008

Nova Southeastern University - Davie, FL

In-depth study of Therapeutics and Pathophysiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Research Design and Statistics

Graduated with honors (GPA 3.78)

Bachelor of Pharmacy : 04/2002

M.S. University - Baroda, India

In-depth study of Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Industrial Management

Graduated with first class (GPA 3.85)

CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

NJ Registered Pharmacist - NJ Board of Pharmacy

NJ Immunization Pharmacist - NJ Board of Pharmacy

Certificates:

BLS for Healthcare Providers - American Red Cross

Diversity in Clinical Trials - ACMA

VOLUNTEER

Participated in program to educate students, parents and teachers about the dangers of drug abuse through presentation

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Paragon winning, detailed oriented pharmacy manager offering 8+ years of pharmacy operation experience. Excel in high-pressure environment, provides exceptional customer service, has in-depth regulatory, clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge with both PharmD and BPharm degrees. Currently working on to become a BCMAS (Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

#1 store in (scripts to budget): 2016 – 2019

Exceed Flu shots to target: 2018 - 2020

Paragon award winner (best pharmacy manager in the district): 2013 & 2014

PROFFETIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Manager, 04/2012 to Current

Pharmacist, 05/2009 to 03/2012

Pharmacy Intern, 05/2008 to 04/2009

CVS Health - Belmar, NJ

Worked collaboratively with store manager and pharmacy team to develop open communication, promote teamwork, align organizational goals to provide exceptional customer service and healthy business growth which led to beating scripts budget 4 years in row and being rated #1 store in district also rated #1 Pharmacy Manager in district and won Paragon award in 2013 and 2014

Ensured safe storage, dispensing and compounding of medications and medical equipment, and reconstitution and administration of immunization in compliance with FDA, DEA, CDC, HIPAA, state and CVS regulations

Obtained pertinent data and accurately processed detailed reports on any adverse event (AE) and/or dispensing error in accordance with procedures and deadlines set by CVS and regulatory agencies

Improved patient compliance and therapeutic outcome by working with other healthcare providers and third parties and by reviewing medication profiles to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, interactions, contraindications and side effects

Counseled patients on everything related to prescription/OTC medications (FDA warnings, interactions, side effects and storage) to lifestyle modifications to common health conditions like diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia to proper usage of medical equipment to immunization

Reviewed package inserts, online databases and references to answer patient, caregiver and provider specific medication questions

Provided high quality customer service in timely manner by proactively hiring and training pharmacists, pharmacy interns and technicians, and creating optimized schedule

Performed and supervised all inventory related tasks to maintain in-stock, ensure compliance and decrease inventory loss thus improved customer satisfaction and profit margin

Improved customer satisfaction and created healthy work environment by identifying and resolving customer complaints and associate conflicts quickly and creatively

Performed weekly, monthly and quarterly internal audits to ensure compliance to regulatory and CVS requirements

Successfully implemented new changes and operating procedures by creating and implementing detailed action plans, assigning responsibilities, setting realistic goals, following up and providing positive and constructive feedback

Implemented policies and procedures to ensure physical safety, cleanliness and temperature control of pharmacy department at all time

Reviewed and interpreted weekly and monthly reports and identified discrepancies to ensure proper accounting of all monthly activities

Nutrition Support Intern, 07/2008 to 08/2008

Memorial Regional Hospital - Hollywood, FL

Learned how to properly use LAFW (Laminar airflow workbench) and perform different aseptic techniques

Prepared TPNs (Total Parenteral Nutrition) under LAFW under pharmacist supervision

Drug Information Intern, 03/2008 to 04/2008

Holy Cross Hospital – Fort-Lauderdale, FL

Provided answers to drug information questions by utilizing secondary references like PubMed, EMBASE, and tertiary references like Natural Medicines, Micromedex and Lexi-Comp

Evaluated primary literature such as randomized, controlled trial and determined its application to clinical practice

Prepared and presented journal clubs to clinical pharmacists, medical residents and physicians on cardiovascular, infectious diseases, anti-coagulants etc.

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POONAM KALARIA, PharmD, RPh

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