Staff Pharmacist

Ariba Abbas

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EDUCATION University of Houston-College of Pharmacy, Houston, Texas Aug 2018 – May 2022 Pharm. D. Graduate. Graduation: May 12, 2022

University of Houston, Houston, Texas Aug 2016 – May 2018 Pre-Pharmacy Studies

WORK CVS Pharmacy, Chicago, IL Oct 2022 – Present

Staff Pharmacist

• Verify written and electronic prescriptions and monitor for any DURs

• Facilitate pharmacy’s ongoing immunization efforts

• Communicate with doctor offices and insurance companies for prior authorization requests

• Counsel patients on OTC/Rx drugs, supplements, and medical supplies HCA Houston Healthcare West Aug 2019 – June 2021

Pharmacist Intern

Supervisor: Nelvin Daniel, PharmD, MS

• Working knowledge of aseptic technique, unit dose packaging, and dispensing medications.

• Operate pharmacy automation systems in accordance with department SOPs including, but not limited to Pyxis Medication Cabinets.

• Work on various intern projects such as ASHP midyear and TSHP projects as well as participate in monthly topic discussions.

CVS Pharmacy, Richmond, Texas Sep 2016 – Oct 2019

Inventory Specialist/Pharmacy Technician

Supervisor: Jacqueline Chi, PharmD

• Interact with patients, providers, and vendors to produce accurate prescriptions and documentation.

• Explain and document instructions and medication orders for the patients as well as enter patient, drug and provider data into information systems.

• Process weekly and monthly returns of all medications by performing strongpak and genco. CVS Pharmacy, Richmond, Texas Sep 2015 – Aug 2016

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

• Provide customer care service to the patients who come to the pharmacy.

• Assist in medication pick up and drop off.

• Stock medications and refine expired medications that are on pharmacy shelves. CERTIFICATES Aseptic Technique Training Dec 2019 - Present Registered Pharmacist Oct 2022 – Mar 2024

IDFPR. License #: 051.305179

Pharmacy-based Immunization Delivery Mar 2019 - Present CPR Certified Nov 2020 – Nov 2022

American Heart Association

HIPAA Certified May 2016

LEADERSHIP Student Society of Health System Pharmacist, University of Houston May 2020 – May 2021 President

• Overlook the operations of the organizations and stay in constant contact with all the officers

• Plan and organize the residency series events offered throughout the year including the residency workshop and residency showcase.

• Work with GCSHP on monthly basis and facilitate relationship. Student Society of Health System Pharmacist, University of Houston Aug 2019 – May 2020 President-Elect

• Develop action plan for dividing duties for officers related to general meetings such as sending out emails with RSVP and reminders about parking information for the guest speaker.

• Observe and help execute orientation-related event and orientation social including the P1 informational.

• Plan and organize the residency series events offered throughout the year including the residency showcase and residency mentoring social. Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Aug 2019 – May 2020 Fundraising Chair

• Design new member T-shirt and perform the merchandise sale during the pharmacy jam

• Organize and assist in executing bake sales throughout the year.

• Perform the goodie bag sale and profit share by buying items wholesale to maximize profits Student Society of Health System Pharmacist, University of Houston Aug 2018 –May 2019 P1 Liaison

• Be a bridge between the first-year pharmacy class and the organization.

• Help organize and facilitate events for the organization. Student National Pharmaceutical Association, University of Houston Aug 2018 – May 2021 Member

• Provide education at health fairs and school events

• Active member of kidney health and smoking cessation committee Phi Delta Chi, University of Houston Oct 2018 – Present Member

IPPE Memorial Hermann Southwest, Texas July 2020

EXPERIENCES Anila Samuel, PharmD., MS.

• Performed literature searches and provided evidence-based recommendations to healthcare professionals.

• Gave a presentation on metabolic encephalopathy and worked up patients with the clinical pharmacists.

• Completed a drug utilization review on the atypical antipsychotic agents. Kroger Pharmacy, Rosenberg, Texas June 2019

Mimi Phan, PharmD

• Made MTM and adherence calls to patients and documented the conversation.

• Took verbal prescriptions on phone and transferred prescriptions to other pharmacies.

• Counseled patients on new medications and answered questions as requested. APPE Advanced Community Pharmacy Practice Experience Jan 2022 - Feb 2022 EXPERIENCES Randall’s/Albertson’s - Houston, TX

Preceptor: Mareena Phillip, Pharm.D.

• Counseled patients on various medications and disease states.

• Provided immunizations to patients including COVID vaccines.

• Made MTM calls and completed CMR.

Ambulatory Care Disease State Management – Primary Care Advanced Oct 2021-Nov 2021 Vecino Clinic – Houston, TX

Preceptor: Natalie Rosario, Pharm.D.

• Provided disease state management counseling and created plans for patient care.

• OTC medications project.

• Actively worked on SOAP notes for patients.

• Competent in EPIC

Internal Medicine Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Aug 2021 - Sep 2021 Houston Methodist Hospital- Houston, TX

Preceptor: Eva Inikori, Pharm D, BCPS

• Performed Medication Usage Evaluation (MUE) on insulin Lispro.

• Competent in MediTech.

• Provided discharge counseling to patients.

RESEARCH Neethu Mathew, Ariba Abbas, Alan Luu. Impact of pharmacy technician workflow optimization at a community hospital. HCA Houston Healthcare West. Poster presented virtually: TSHP Seminar 2020

Alan Luu, Niha Zafar, Neethu Mathew, Ariba Abbas. Implementation of a standardized vancomycin quality improvement initiative at a community hospital. HCA Houston Healthcare West.

Poster presented at: ASHP Midyear Meeting; Dec 10, 2019 COMMUNITY

SERVICE Wobble Before You Gobble Healthfair Nov 2021

• Provided health screenings to the patients presented with different disease states such as diabetes and high blood pressure

• Educated the children regarding medication safety BeYOUTHIFUL Health Fair Oct 2021

• Provided health screenings to the patients presented with different disease states such as diabetes and high blood pressure

• Provided brochures and education regarding women’s health Alliance Health Fair July 2021

• Provided patients with blood pressure and glucose readings

• Educated the children on various topics regarding their health HOMES Clinic June 2019

• Served the homeless and provided them with proper medication counseling

• Worked with the medical students to examine the patients and use various methods to obtain patient history

Pharmacy Extravaganza APHA-ASP October 2018

Medication Safety

• Educated the students about medication safety and importance of antibiotic awareness HONORS Dean’s Excellence Scholarship Nov 2020

& AWARDS Dean’s Excellence Scholarship Nov 2019

George Foundation Higher Education Scholarship July 2018 George Foundation Higher Education Scholarship July 2017 Wharton County Junior College Academic Excellence Award Nov 2016 Phi Theta Kappa Jan 2016

PROFESSIONAL Residency Mentoring Social Jan 2020

MEETINGS SSHP Residency Showcase Nov 2019

ATTENDED SSHP Residency Workshop Sep 2019

TSHP Annual Seminar Apr 2019

SSHP Residency Mentoring Social Jan 2019

SSHP Residency Workshop Oct 2018

SNPhA and SSHP Oncology Seminar Oct 2018

APhA-ASP Patient Counseling Competition Oct 2018

SSHP Transitions of Care Seminar Oct 2018

PLS Public Speaking Workshop Oct 2018

SSHP Clinical Skills Completion Sep 2018

Blood Borne Pathogens Aug 2018

LANGUAGES English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi

SKILLS Computer proficiency – Microsoft office, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver REFERENCES *Available upon request

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