EDUCATION
Long Island University- Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy May 2016
Doctor of Pharmacy
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & TRAINING
Registered Pharmacist, New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy (March,2019 – April,2021)
License No. 28RI03845400
Certified immunizer, New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy (March,2019 – April,2021)
License No. 28RJ07060
Certificate of completion of Basic life Support for healthcare providers, American Red Cross. (March 2020-March 2022)
Certificate ID:18J5TB
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walgreens Pharmacy - Summit, NJ February 2018 – Present
Pharmacist-in-charge
Offer patients information on various types of immunization services.
Evaluate patient history to assess drug adherence.
Provide counseling to patients, families, or caregivers regarding their medications, to support appropriate and effective drug use. Provide accurate, appropriate and timely information to physicians, nurses, patients and others regarding medication therapy, drug product guidelines, law and regulations, medication formulary and other topics related to medication use and control.
Train pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
Supervise and direct work of pharmacy technicians. Coordinates medication preparation and distribution work of the pharmacy technicians and ensures accuracy prior to dispensing medications for distribution.
Create schedules for all pharmacy team members.
Partner with the team to develop and implant in store programs to increase sales.
Actively listen to team concerns and resolve any conflicts, so the best desired outcomes can be reached.
Develop policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Order all pharmacy supplies and maintain logs of drug and supply inventories.
Collaborate with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Motivate and educate team on how to maintain the best workflow.
Conduct routine inspections of medication storage locations.
Maintain state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
Correctly complete pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
Rite Aid Pharmacy – Bayonne, NJ February 2017 – February 2018
Staff Pharmacist
Administered immunizations and provided counseling.
Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administrations.
Recommended OTC devices or medications options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Communicate regularly with physicians, nurses and insurance companies to provide best drug therapy.
Check prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications.
Rite Aid Pharmacy – Hoboken, NJ October 2014 – January 2017
Pharmacy Intern
Recommended OTC devices\medications under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Provided counseling and educated patients on drug therapy management under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Compared prescriptions’ details against safety standards and insurance requirements.
Provided friendly customer services at drop-off and pick-up counters.
Cleaned and disinfected counting trays after preparing medications.
Ordered required medications.
Contacted insurance companies to resolve claim issues.
Performed blood pressure and blood glucose test on patients under the supervision of the pharmacist.
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Offsite immunization clinics:
Offer various types of vaccines but mostly free flu vaccine with vouchers
Provide clinical services
Provide free screening (blood pressure screening and blood sugar screening)
Virgin Mary and St. john church: every flu season
St. Abanoub church: every flu season
St. George church: every flu season
SKILLS
Competent reader, writer, and speaker of Arabic.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and competent in general Mac and PC applications.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
Ability to drive multiple projects.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from families, members, and providers.