Pharmacist

SALLY M IBRAHIM, RPH

ORANGE, CA *****

C: (***) – 278 – 3485

*****.*******.******@*****.***

PROFILE

Dynamic and systematic pharmacist with 13+ years of broad-based experience in pharmaceutical services at various functional scales. Equipped with proven success in increasing the overall productivity by implementing effective processes that enhance business workflows and reduce errors.

CAREER SUMMARY

RE SPECIALTY PHARMACY (IVIG) – IRVINE, CA

Pharmacy Intern – SEP-2020 – Current

Processing medication orders/ evaluating orders for completeness, appropriate indication, appropriate dosing, and route of administration.

Evaluating patient profile for allergies, drug-drug interaction, and drug disease interactions utilizing clinical resources as reference (e.g. Lexicomp, upTodate, and pharmacist letters).

Initiate prior authorization for IVIG medication, review clinical information and make sure they meet guidelines, appeal PA requests if denied.

Calculating BSA and confirming dosing appropriateness for some oncology drugs.

Perform accurate calculations to determine infusion rates (e.g for nursing orders).

Following procedure for filling medications with supplies as applicable (self-injectable, infusion related medications, infusion supplies as needed.)

Communicate with physicians and nursing agencies regarding clarification of orders, dose adjustments. and recommendations as appropriate.

Performing patient clinical assessments and consultation as applicable regarding appropriate dose, route, side effects, storage, and proper disposal of drugs per stated in the clinical library reference (Lexicomp, upTodate, and IV tressile)

Administer Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J) and update CAIR database.

Participate in processes for URAC periodical audit. OPTUM RX – TORRANCE, CA

Pharmacy Technician - JAN-2019 – SEP-2020

Worked as a member of the Pharmacy Support Center by processing medication refill requests per protocol, facilitating non-protocol refill requests, obtaining prior authorizations and resolving other medication refill related issues or problems.

Updated pertinent patient information in the electronic medical record.

Participated in therapeutic drug conversion programs by conducting therapeutic drug conversions per protocol, documenting drug conversions in the electronic medical record, notifying providers of drug conversions and providing patient education regarding these changes.

Resolved customer issues; ensuring accurate information is provided.

Contacted patients, pharmacists and doctor's offices to resolve claims issues.

Answered prior authorization inquiry calls or/and faxes.

Gathered member data to provide information for Pharmacist consultations. CVS - LONG BEACH, CA & OWL WESTERN SPECIALTY PHARMACY (HOSPICE, NURSING HOMES, LONG TERM FACILITY) – WEST COVINA, CA Pharmacy Technician NOV-2017 – DEC-2018

Assisted patients and support pharmacist at counter, receives written prescriptions, and retrieves filled prescriptions.

Ordered, received, tagged and stocked over-the-counter products in accordance with merchandising plan following internal and governmental rules and regulations.

Exposed to sterile compounding process, garbing technique, and IV medication stability.

Performed filling process and prepared related documents for NORCO emergency refills.

Contributed to team effort by accomplishing multiple related results as needed for the team to meet predetermined deadlines.

Provided excellent customer service experience to patients and high level of customer satisfaction.

Completed and maintained patient profiles and files both physically and online. MERCK SERONO - ABU DHABI, UAE

Medical Representative May-2012 – April 2013

Managed appointments to see existing clients and potential new customers.

Presented medical information of products to doctors and other clients.

Organized and attending medical conferences and events.

Provided feedback information about customer needs and objections to head office

Kept up to date with product knowledge and the latest clinical data and researches.

Provided Summary market results periodically per product. AL SALAMA HOSPITAL - ABU DHABI, UAE

Insurance Pharmacist coordinator Oct-2011 – Feb-2012

Coordinated networking between insurance companies.

Managed filing and tracking insurance claims and inform patients of their claims’ status.

Processed insurance and disability claims in a timely manner.

Handled patient’s queries regarding unpaid balances.

Recommend drug alternatives that better meet the patient case. CENTRAL DRUG STORES - MINISTRY OF HEALTH – FAYOUM, EGYPT Staff Pharmacist Mar-2008 – Oct-2010

Managed order entry and prescription verification.

Intervened with physician to clarify dosages, medication orders, and frequency.

Supervised and maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies.

Ensured proper storage condition by removing all expiry medications.

Provided data analysis for the drug movement and turnover. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

BSc. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt - MAY 2007.

Pharmacy-intern License, CA - APRIL 2020.

APHA Immunization Certification, CA - APRIL 2022.

Pharmacist License, CA - AUGUST 2022.

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