• Counseled patients on new prescriptions, promoted adherence to chronic medications and recommended over-the-counter products• Received, transcribed and transferred prescriptions electronically and telephonically• Assisted workflow to dispense 500 prescriptions daily

• Performed daily medication reconciliation for newly admitted patients to ensure continuity of care while inpatient• Reviewed daily reversal agent reports such as diphenhydramine, Kayexalate, and Narcan to assess appropriate usage and reported medication-induced adverse drug reactions• Reconciled controlled narcotic audits with nursing barcode administration records and documented discrepancies• Assessed patient appropriateness for IV to PO conversion and renal dose adjustments daily to provide cost-effective treatment and optimize patient therapy

• Reviewed and followed up to 12 surgical patients daily• Conducted medication reconciliation and authored initial assessment and monitoring notes for admitted surgical patients• Evaluated patient profiles and made appropriate non-pharmacological and pharmacological recommendations based on the most recent guidelines• Participated in daily rounds with the surgical team which included resident physicians, social workers and nurses• Counseled and addressed patient concerns upon discharge to reduce readmission

• Interviewed and assessed Medi-Cal Blue Shield of California insured patients to determine adherence and perform an annual complete medication review• Evaluated patient profiles and made appropriate non-pharmacological and pharmacological recommendations based on the most recent guidelines• Consulted and addressed patient concerns about indication, adherence and adverse effects• Presented a patient case involving the concomitant use of verapamil and simvastatin to pharmacists and pharmacy students

H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center• Conducted up to 16 telephonic patient appointments daily with the supervision of the ambulatory care and anticoagulation pharmacists• Assessed and monitored patient therapeutic regimen and ordered pertinent laboratory tests, medications and refills during each patient appointment as needed• Presented weekly topic discussions on Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and anticoagulation to the outpatient pharmacy staff• Formulated a comparison handout on Heplisav vs. Engerix-B for medical staff use• Created a simplified patient handout for Bydureon administration

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center• Typed and filled prescriptions quickly and accurately• Product verified under the pharmacist supervision• Received, transcribed and transferred prescriptions electronically and telephonically• Counseled patients on proper medication use and provided quality customer service

• Reviewed patient medication profiles for potential drug or disease interactions and data verified prescriptions• Processed insurance claims, filed prior authorizations and applied for patient assistance programs and copay cards to increase access to affordable care• Reviewed, assessed and completed monthly pharmacy audit reports (including initial assessments, reassessments, accounts receivable, clinic inventory audit, and controlled medications report)• Created educational pamphlets on hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type 2 diabetes and smoking cessation for health illiterate patient populations• Trained rotating fourth year intern pharmacists on pharmacy workflow and software (Cerner, Centricity Practice Solution and Salesforce)

• Executed various cloning techniques, restriction enzyme digests, and transformations• Analyzed western blots and sequencing results; set up a viral rescue system• Maintained the laboratory by replenishing supplies, autoclaving media and solutions and buffer preparation

• Performed various cloning techniques, restriction enzyme digests, and transformations• Managed mouse colonies including tagging, tailing, and genotyping• Performed polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and gel purifications and analyzed gel data• Maintained the laboratory by replenishing supplies, autoclaving media and solutions and buffer preparation