Raymond Gan

Experience

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  New York-Presbyterian Queens

  Feb 2011 - Sept 2014

  Student Volunteer

  - Managed inventory and disposal of expired or damaged medications.- Prepared intubation kits and crash carts.- Educated and trained new volunteers in performing new tasks.- Ensured sterility of certain work areas in accordance to safety protocols.

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  CVS Health

  Jun 2015 - May 2019

  Pharmacy Intern

  - Educated patients on proper medical device usage and interpretation of results.- Addressed patients'​ concerns regarding nonprescription medications.- Advocated for vaccinations to patients for the purpose of improving community health.- Expedited patients'​ wait for prescriptions.- Managed data entry with written, telephone, and electronic prescriptions.- Counseled patients on proper medication usage under supervision of the pharmacist.

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  Duane Reade

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Student Intern

  - Resolved patient, doctor, and insurance company problems quickly and efficiently under supervision of the pharmacist.- Contacted and interacted with local institutions to gauge interest in preparing an influenza immunization clinic.- Educated patients on medical conditions and medications under the supervision of the pharmacist.- Managed inventory and proper disposal of expired/damaged medications.

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  Northwell Health

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Pharmacy Intern

  • Managed inventory of stock medications in Pyxis Machines.• Researched, answered, and wrote drug information questions and presented to supervising pharmacist and fellow student pharmacists.• Contacted patients to determine adherence to medication regiment and completed hepatitis medication prior authorization forms on their behalf.• Navigated AllScripts’ EMR to determine patients’ pre- and post-Hepatitis C treatment weights.

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  Admera Health

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Business Development Intern

  Preceptor: Sanjeda Chumki, Pharm.D• Redesigned and reconfigured educational material for clinicians• Expanded company’s reach by including laboratory tests to NIH’s GTR database

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  Vivo Health Specialty Pharmacy

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Pharmacy Intern (Health System APPE Bundle)

  Preceptor: Linda Makaryus, Pharm.D• Provided timely responses to drug information questions and presented on clinical and retail pharmacy-related topics• Participated in the integration of both software and hardware solutions necessary for pharmacy operations

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  Northwell Health Division of Rheumatology

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Pharmacy Intern (Health System APPE Bundle)

  Preceptor: Danielle Gatti, Pharm.D • Educated patients on disease state management and recommended necessary changes to achieve treatment goals through consultation and presentations• Composed letters of medical necessity for patients

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  Northwell Health

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2018

  Phamacy Intern (Health System APPE Bundle)

  Preceptor: Sebastian Choi, Pharm.D• Managed patient care and disease state management for patients on insulin, warfarin, vancomycin, and corticosteroids• Counseled patients on inpatient medications and performed medication reconciliation

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  Northwell Health Corporate

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2018

  Pharmacy Intern (Health System APPE Bundle)

  Preceptor: Catherine Millares-Sipin, Pharm.D, BCPS, BCGP• Provided drug shortage mitigation strategies and analyzed monetary impact on organization• Prepared presentations on opioid crisis, formulary review, and on changes to crash carts

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  FDA

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

  Drug Information Intern

  Preceptor: Kimberly DeFronzo, Pharm.D• Presented summary of advisory committee on use of prucalopride in chronic idiopathic constipation• Educated patients on medication-associated adverse effects and provided overviews on FDA's MedWatch program

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  Hospital for Special Surgery

  Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

  Pharmacy Intern

  • Evaluated clinical effectiveness of alerts in the EMR• Conducted root cause analysis for medication errors

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  Park West Pharmacy

  Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

  Pharmacist

  • Advised and counseled patients on disease state therapy and potential side effects of medicines• Screened prescriptions and provided alternatives for accuracy, drug interactions, and therapeutic appropriateness• Dispensed medications according to written prescriptions with 100% accuracy and 29% more efficiency than other senior level pharmacists• Managed inventory, proper disposal of expired and damaged medications, and clerical duties• Trained and mentored new employees on performing daily tasks Show less

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  CVS Health

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Staff Pharmacist

  • Ran daily operations at one of the busiest pharmacies in the district (up to 5500 weekly prescription volume) with at least 6 different tasks competing for my attention at any given time• Completed waiting prescriptions in under 10 minutes, meeting store metrics• Counseled 20 patients per day while resolving over 100 prescription and insurance issues daily• Solved 100% of patient problems presented to me• Spearheaded transition to in-store CoVax clinics by optimizing workflow and procedures• Immunized in excess of 1600 patients from both in-store and LTC clinics Show less

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  Park West Pharmacy

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

  Staff Pharmacist

  • Advised and counseled patients on disease state therapy and potential side effects of medicines• Screened prescriptions and provided alternatives for accuracy, drug interactions, and therapeutic appropriateness• Dispensed medications according to written prescriptions with 100% accuracy and 29% more efficiency than other senior level pharmacists• Managed inventory, proper disposal of expired and damaged medications, and clerical duties• Trained and mentored new employees on performing daily tasks Show less

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  CVS Health

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  Staff Pharmacist

  • Ran daily operations at one of the busiest pharmacies in the district (up to 5500 weekly prescription volume) with at least 6 different tasks competing for my attention at any given time• Completed waiting prescriptions in under 10 minutes, meeting store metrics• Counseled 20 patients per day while resolving over 100 prescription and insurance issues daily• Solved 100% of patient problems presented to me• Spearheaded transition to in-store CoVax clinics by optimizing workflow and procedures• Immunized in excess of 1600 patients from both in-store and LTC clinics Show less

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  Mt Sinai Hospital Systems

  Dec 2022 - now

  Staff Pharmacist

  • Dispense medications accurately and in a timely fashion• Resolve questions regarding formulary/ and non-formulary medications, knowledge of and follows policies and procedures• Provide dosing & therapeutic recommendations that take patient age/ kinetic variables based on literature• Perform clinical chart reviews on a scheduled basis• Perform Patient Care Unit inspections on a scheduled and timely basis• Prepare parenteral medications using sterile aseptic technique• Maintain adequate medication supply in the Pharmacy area and inform supervisor of impending shortages• Intervene and document interventions to correct/ improve pharmacotherapy• Report adverse drug events and medication errors occurring in area serviced• Keep up to date by reading and attending workshops, conferences, and C.E. programs to maintain professional competency• Perform chart reviews, looking for appropriateness of drug therapy for the disease or diseases being treated as per department requirements.• Performs patient education, including but not limited to, proper dose as prescribed, taking meds on time, side effects if any, interaction with other drugs patient might be taking, all as per department requirements.• Responsible for medication reconciliation as per department requirements. Show less