Samourra Joseph

Experience

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  Macy's

  Dec 2012 - May 2016

  Sales Associate

  - Recommended, selected, and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock products based on customer requests. - Opened store charge accounts to build and maintain customer loyalty.- Honed communication skills to build a clientele and exceed daily sales goals. -Recognized as an Extreme Star Seller- Maintained knowledge of current sales and store promotions and store policies regarding payments, returns and exchanges. - Worked with a team to perform tasks such as: operating cash registers, floor supervision, product assistance etc. Show less

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  Queens College

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Investigation of cysteine cathepsin.Exposure to analytical techniques such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR); NMR Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, UV-Vis, Gel Electrophoresis and Gas Chromatography.

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  Let's Get Ready

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Site Director

  -Managed day-to-day program operations including issues related to space, materials, expenses, and student participation.-Directly supervised, engaged with, and evaluated volunteer Coaches in lesson plan preparation and execution, as well as overall classroom managements-Planned, executed and attended a variety of events such as Coach training, diagnostic exams, college trips and end-of-program celebration.-Created and ran group activities to ensure student engagement and participation Show less

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  CVS Health

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2022

  Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist:-Responded to multiple health care providers daily inquiries through literature searches to assist with clinical decision making -Provided OTC medication recommendations and patient counseling -Increased patient adherence by 15% in a medium volume store (1500 scripts/ week) by providing patient education on treatment and adverse drug event management.-Provided wellness services such as immunizations, diabetes awareness, and other preventive healthcare services for over 2000 patients Show less -Performed pharmacy computer system operations, including medication order entry, refill scheduling and claim adjudication.-Assisted customers by locating front store items, and referring them to the pharmacist for OTC medication information when needed.-Received and stored incoming warehouse and outside vendor orders, verified quantities against invoices and checked for outdated medications in current inventory-Placed outside vendor orders daily for out of stocks medications-Supported the pharmacy manager in the orientation and training of new pharmacy staff; created shift schedule including work station assignment and rotations of other pharmacy technicians. Show less

  • Pharmacist

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Pharmacy Intern

    Jun 2018 - Oct 2021

  • Pharmacy Technician

    Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
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  York College of the City University of New York

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  College Laboratory Technician

  -Prepared chemical solutions, reagents, and unknowns following standardized formulas for student laboratories.-Maintained laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshot malfunctions when needed.-Provided classroom assistance, and other technical duties in support of coursework in the Chemistry Department.

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  UnitedHealth Group

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  Pharmacy Technician

  -Functioned as a contact person between all members of the healthcare team to relay necessary information in order to coordinate patient care-Communicated with patients to identify general health status, medication compliance, drug and supply inventory-Gathered and pre-checked compounding material prior to its entry into the cleanroom-Accurately labeled, packaged and stored compounded medications prior to delivery to patients

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  Erie County Medical Center Corporation

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Pharmacy Intern
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  Buffalo Medical Group

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Pharmacy Intern

  -Devised written and verbal responses to medical information and patient-specific triage from key opinion leaders.-Collaborated on quality improvement projects that improved HEDIS measure and STAR rating.-Analyzed and dissected published clinical trials to determine the strength of study and validity of findings.

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  Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Pharmacy Intern
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  Wegmans Food Markets

  Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Pharmacy Intern
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  Garnet Health Medical Center

  May 2022 - now

  Staff Pharmacist

  -Make appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations.-Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including intravenous admixtures andparenteral nutrition products accurately.-Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeuticsubstitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.-Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners and nursing staff.

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  Bon Secours Charity Health System, Inc.

  Jan 2023 - now

  Staff Pharmacist

  Make appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations.