Clinical Pharmacist Pharmacy Technician

CHARLES IKENNA AGBALA

Missouri City, TX *****

281-***-**** - ****************@*****.***

SKILLS

Customer focused

Great Management skills

Proficient in Microsoft office

Good teamwork skills

Outstanding verbal and written

communication

Proficient with EMR

Proficient with EPIC system

Proficient with RxConnect

Medication Therapy Management

Vaccination Administration

EDUCATION

05/2022 Doctor of Pharmacy

Texas Southern University - Houston, TX

3.76 GPA

05/2018 Associate of Science

Houston Community College - Houston, TX

3.9 GPA

05/2008 Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry

Enugu State University of Science And Technology - Nigeria 3.7 GPA

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Pharmacy intern License No. 38521 - Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician License No. 247512 - Texas State Board of Pharmacy Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support For Healthcare providers

- American Heart association

Pharmacy Immunization Delivery Certification - American Pharmacists Association

National Sterile Compounding Training - Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists

Research Aspects of HIPPA Certification - Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Medication therapy Management (MTM) - American Pharmacist Association PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

01/2016 to Current Pharmacy Technician

Harris Health Systems – Houston, TX

Prepared intravenous solutions and optical ointments in clean room using aseptic techniques

Volunteered to clean and recycle medications that was returned from isolation room (COVID rooms)

Prepared intravenous antineoplastic/Chemo solutions using aseptic techniques Provided support for operating room (O.R) staff by delivering STAT medications to O.R

Reconciled and documented narcotic waste returned by providers in O.R Prepared Anesthesia kits, Gastrointestinal kits and special procedures kits for O.R pharmacy

Compounded topical medications, prepare unit-doses, and patient specific oral syringes

Implemented standard procedures for packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to ensure quality and safety

Performed medication waste management and documentation 01/2022 to 02/2022 Family Medicine Intern - APPE

Ben-Taub General Hospital – Houston, Texas

Preceptor: Dr Enock Anassi

Performed consult for Vancomycin and other antibiotics under direct supervision of clinical pharmacist

Prepared drug monograph of Griseofulvin and some azole antifungals Presented Journal club on Non-inferiority study between 8 weeks dosing of Cabenuva vs 4 weeks dosing of Cabenuva in HIV patients that have achieved viral suppression

Performed Topics presentations and case presentations Reviewed and reconciled patients' medication to minimize risk of medication error and enhance compliance

11/2021 to 12/2021 Geriatrics Intern - APPE

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital – Humble, TX

Preceptor: Dr Ann Alvarez

Counseled patients on their discharge and inpatient medications Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.

Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions. Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.

09/2021 to 11/2021 Pharmacy Administration Intern - APPE Lyndon B Johnson Hospital – Houston, TX

Preceptor: Dr Oliver Egwim

Worked with Med-to-Bed technician, processed discharge prescription and enrolled interested/new patients into the program

Worked with Med-to -Bed pharmacist, process discharge medication, review patient medication and perform patient discharge counseling Worked independently, assisting Med-to-Bed pharmacist in counseling patient on their discharge medication

Performed medication inventory/restock in LBJ out-patient Pharmacy Performed medication counseling on patients that came to pick up their medications at LBJ outpatient pharmacy

Processed home delivery medications at LBJ outpatient Pharmacy Preformed Patient education on Warfarin, DOAC and patients with history of CHF on admission in hospital

Processed medication waste management data

Trained interns on how to perform medication waste management and patient education

Performed Aflibercept (Elyea) data collections, made some adjustment on directions for use, insurance information, PMAP approval and updated information on share point

Prepared comprehensive drug monograph of Casirivimab and Imdevimab

(Regen-Cov)

Attended frontline meetings, safety huddles and moving updates meetings Worked with Infectious disease clinical pharmacist, Family medicine clinical pharmacist and EC pharmacist

Performed pharmacy inventory management, Financial/Budget variance, and train in other areas of hospital pharmacy such as DCHEMO, Vaccine Pharmacist, and DPIC

08/2021 to 09/2021 Advanced Hospital Intern - APPE Lyndon B Johnson Hospital – Houston, TX

Preceptor: Dr Alvin Nnabuife

Performed medication waste management

Participated in all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences. Updated staffing schedule for both Pharmacist and Technicians due to call-ins Assisted in other hospital operations in both Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy Observed and recorded patient conditions by assessing vitals. 07/2021 to 08/2021 Ambulatory Pharmacist Intern - APPE Casa De Amigos Health Center – Houston, TX

Preceptor: Dr Latanya Armstead

Managed patients on anticoagulants/ Diabetes medication Prepared slide presentations, HIV, Diabetes, and Direct oral anticoagulant and warfarin medications

Performed drug information exercise

Worked up minimum of Six patients every day and provided education to them under supervision of preceptor

05/2021 to 06/2021 Community Pharmacy Intern - APPE The pharmacy – Houston, TX

Preceptor: Dr Victor Ehiemua

Prepared topic presentation on Hepatitis B infection using visual aids to enhance understanding of customers on the disease and its prevention Coached Pharmacy Technicians on basic pharmacy laws, Pharmacology, brands, and generics

Assisted with inventory control, maintained levels, checked invoices and entered inventory information into computer.

Administered immunizations to patients

Counseled patients on their medications

Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions. 10/2015 to 04/2016 Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy – Houston, TX

Oversaw inventory to ensure 100% stock availability Managed Treatment Authorization requests (TAR), Service Authorization Requests (SAR) and recorded cash flow.

Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists. Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.

Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues 05/2019 to 05/2021 Pharmacist Intern

CVS Pharmacy – Houston, TX

Performed medication therapy management

Administered immunizations

Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.

Conducted basic health screening, blood pressure and blood glucose tests Verified and refilled prescriptions

Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.

HONORS/AWARDS

Summa Cum Laude - 05/2022

General University scholarship 2018 - 2022

TSU President list of scholars 2018 - 2022

General University Scholarship 2018 - 2022

AFFILIATIONS

Member of the Texas Southern University's Honors society- 2018 Member, Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPHO) - 2019 Member of Texas Southern University's African Students Association- 2018 Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success- 2018 Member, American Society of Health System Pharmacists -2018 Member, Presidential Leadership Scholars in Texas Southern University- 2018

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