Daxesh Dalal

Experience

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  Shoppers Drug Mart

  Sept 1998 - Apr 2008

  -Responsible for financial and daily operations of growing pharmacy, including human resources and business development.-Reviewed financial statements (Profit and Loss) to meet annual business plan objectives.-Provided clinical services to vulnerable inner city population surrounding mental health management.-Offered marketing support during key events within the community. -Provided home delivery of medications. -Facilitated compliance programs for area group homes. -Helped to stabilize pharmacy staff by hiring 3 pharmacists and 2 technicians. . -Established interdisciplinary relationships with all physicians in Wetaskiwin and central Edmonton.-Helped accelerate growth of business by doubling pharmacy sales, supporting staff and focusing on value added clinical services.-Mentored pharmacy students during summer months.-Responsible for the growth and development of the entire store, including cosmetics and frontstore.-Managed over 35 employees, including hiring, training, performance appraisals.-Elected Chair of the Shoppers Drug Mart Northern Alberta Peers group (All Associate/Owners). Show less

  • Associate/Pharmacist

    Apr 2000 - Apr 2008

  • Pharmacist

    Sept 1998 - Apr 2000
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  Safeway Operations, Sobey Inc.

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2020

  Clinical Continuing Care Pharmacist

  -Provide medication consultations for patients and families at various Continuing Care and Hospice facilities, including attending weekly patient Care Conferences.-Collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy, including physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners.-Initiated de-prescribing of medications using evidence based data.-Management of Warfarin protocol.-Chair AUA rounds at various sites with the mandate to assess and manage responsive behaviors associated with cognitive impairment in older adults and the appropriate use of antipsychotics.-Member of Medical Advisory Committees.-Assist in preparation of audits at various Continuing Care facilities (Standards, Accreditation).-Provide guidance for nurses in improving efficiencies for medication delivery electronically (eMAR) and manually.-Implementation of electronic medication administration record (eMAR) for nursing staff at partnered Continuing Care Facility.-Assist in business development of the Sobeys National Pharmacy Group by networking with prospective Contiuning Care Facilities on-site and at trade shows (ACCA and ASHCA).-Present requests for business proposals to prospective Continuing Care Facilities, both locally and nationally.-Participate in AHS Regional Facility Living Pharmacy and Regional Pharmacy and Therapeutics meetings to help develop the current Long Term Care Formulary for the Edmonton Zone.-Assist with Regional Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long Term Care.-Provide guidance to sites on policy development and implementing site specific Policies and Procedures. -Deliver education sessions to healthcare team, patients and families.-Liaising and relationship development with Continuing Care Facility Directors of Care, CEOs and Board of Directors. -Completion of quarterly on-site quality assurance evaluations.-Play an active role in cost containment and revenue generation opportunities.-Preceptor for 4th year U of A Pharm.D. program (Pharm536) Show less

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  Alberta Health Services

  Aug 2020 - now

  Edmonton Zone Supportive Living Pharmacist

  -Collaboration with AHS Contracted Service Providers and external stakeholders-Liaison with AHS Contracted Service Providers and pharmacy providers to foster a collaborative approach to developing and maintaining of safe and effective medication management processes-Develop working relationships with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance the care of clients within the Supportive Living setting by ensuring appropriate medication management -Provide framework for quality improvement initiatives involving medications and medication management at Supportive Living sites-Guide medication management policy, process development and implementation at the Supportive Living site level-Encourage implementation of medication consolidation during pandemic by working with Supportive Living site administration and pharmacy providers-Solution based approach when concerns surrounding pharmacy services, medication incident trends and medication incidents are brought forward-Provide coverage for the Facility Living Pharmacist where role involves review and possible approval non-formulary medication in Facility Living-Evaluate cost impact to the AHS Facility Living program of new classes of medications which are non- formulary in facility living (diabetes, osteoporosis, DOACs)-Develop a sustainable framework for coverage of new non-formulary medications in Facility Living (Denosumab, Zoledronic Acid)-Co-Chair of the Edmonton Zone Facility Living Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee meetings-Co-Chair of the Edmonton Zone Facility and Supportive Living Pharmacy Providers meetings-Provide on site support for healthcare team at Facility and Supportive Living sites during pandemic- Development of education programs-Offer drug information and clinical pharmacy recommendations to AHS healthcare providers and external pharmacy providers Show less