Sarah Ghareeb
Glendale
Summary
A newly licensed pharmacist who is organized, and passionate about learning and contributing to the pharmacy team: seeking a position as a pharmacist to apply expertise in prescription verification, medication management, and patient counseling. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through strict adherence to regulatory standards and effective vaccine administration. Possesses strong communication skills to support exceptional patient care and enhance pharmacy operations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Internship
Safeway
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Entered and verified prescriptions, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy
- Filled prescriptions with precision, prioritizing patient safety
- Communicated with doctors and insurance companies to resolve prescription issues
- Counseled patients on medication use, side effects, and interactions
- Recommended over-the-counter medications based on patient symptoms and needs
- Streamlined prescription transfer processes between pharmacies, enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times
- Administered vaccines to patients following established protocols
- Conducted telephonic Medication Therapy Management services, providing therapy interventions and recommendations
- Processed insurance claims, resolved billing issues, and assisted with insurance-related questions
- Handled returns and recalls, maintaining accurate and confidential patient records, including medication profiles and vaccination histories.
Banner Estrella Medical Center
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted patient rounds, optimized medication transitions, and tailored renal dosing for improved outcomes
- Presented weekly disease state reviews to technicians and pharmacists
- Implemented barcode-based medication stocking, reducing error rates and boosting efficiency
- Reviewed medication orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with hospital protocols
- Performed medication reconciliation to prevent errors such as duplications, omissions, and interactions.
OptumRx
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted telephonic patient outreach for specialty pharmacy conditions, including inflammatory conditions, oncology, multiple sclerosis, and pulmonary fibrosis
- Reviewed medication orders for appropriateness and accuracy and utilized clinical pharmacy skills to check for appropriate dosage, contraindications, and duplicate therapy
- Served as a drug information resource for patients by answering questions about drug therapy, and medication safety, emphasized the importance of adherence, and implemented an efficient adverse event reporting system to improve patient care
- Monitored patient progress and documented interactions to support ongoing treatment adjustments and follow-ups.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
Glendale, AZ05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Arizona State University
Glendale, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Clinical knowledge
- Attention to details
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Regulatory compliance
- Self starter and quick Learner
- Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Internship
Safeway
01.2023 - 02.2023
Banner Estrella Medical Center
11.2022 - 12.2022
OptumRx
08.2022 - 09.2022
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Arizona State University
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