Shaunak I.

Experience

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  Choice Compounding Pharmacy

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2013

  Intern Pharmacist

  -Provided outpatient prescription and over-the-counter medication services in the community setting, including patient medication counseling.-Had extensive exposure to specialty pharmacy through dispensing of specialty dermatological products.-Gained experience creating non-sterile compounds tailored specifically to patients, including topical and oral hormones, topical pain medications, pediatric and geriatric extemporaneous compounds, and veterinary medications.-Acquired expertise in compounding several dosage forms, including: topicals (creams, gels, and ointments), oral solutions and suspensions, suppositories, capsules, and lozenges. -Experienced dispensing and counseling for mail-order prescriptions.-Learned to effectively interact with other healthcare professionals to provide optimum patient care and convenience.-Practiced prescription processing and medical billing, including prior authorizations and manufacturer coupon cards for specialty medications. Show less

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  CVS Health

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2017

  Staff Pharmacist

  -Executing the pharmacist's role in daily pharmacy operations regarding patient counseling, patient safety, and inventory management-Dispensing medications accurately in compliance with government regulations and store policies-Clearing triage, production, and verification queues in a timely manner by way of effective multitasking-Training, directing and collaborating with all staff with the goal of providing excellent customer service while ensuring daily tasks are completed and workflow efficiency is optimized-Ensuring and providing prompt and well-mannered service to patients, prescribers, and third party payers.-Instituting revisions to best practices in pharmacy operations and procedures-Promoting novel patient care initiatives such as vaccination programs, and patient adherence outreach Show less

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  Comprehensive Pharmacy Services

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2020

  Staff Pharmacist

  -Executing the pharmacist's role in daily pharmacy operations regarding unit-dose dispensing, patient safety, and inventory management for over 160 beds across 8 psychiatric units-Maintaining patient medication profiles along with updating of unit transfers and discharge status-Time-efficient entry of 3 rounds of medication orders on a daily basis-Dispensing medications accurately in compliance with government regulations and institutional policies-Experience in order entry and dispensing of detox order sets-Ensuring unit floor stock (including that of controlled substances) and medication night lockers are adequately stocked and replenished on a daily basis-Providing medication related information and consultation to prescribers upon request-Training, directing and collaborating with all staff with the goal of providing medications to all patients while ensuring daily tasks are completed and workflow efficiency is optimized Show less

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  RTYabuta Pharmacy Consulting Service

  May 2018 - Apr 2022

  Pharmacy Consultant

  -Conducting quarterly on-site reviews of ICF DD-H and DD-N homes as required by Title 22, California Code of Regulations-Checking medication cabinets and carts to ensure medications and supplies remain clean, organized, active, and in-date-Reviewing client charting for accuracy and completeness; particularly for physician's orders, progress notes, medication administration records, and client labs-Reporting DUR findings and possible recommendations to contracted pharmacy consultant for consideration of inclusion in quarterly reports Show less