Abeer Mohammed Abul-Azim
Saudi German Hospital, Riyadh
Riyadh
2
Languages
21
years of professional experience
Experienced Pharmacist with a strong focus on accurate medication review, processing, and dispensing. Delivered exceptional patient care and expedited urgent requests through effective collaboration with healthcare teams while ensuring safety and confidentiality. Demonstrated leadership in pharmaceutical management and staff development, possessing comprehensive knowledge of regulatory standards and medication safety practices.
Work History
Chief Pharmacist
5 Years 7 Months- Implemented new system in terms of proper assignments of the staff to facilitate the workflow and establishing the guidelines that minimized administrative & human errors in dispensing prescriptions from 50% to less than 07% and minimizing referring patient's prescriptions to outside pharmacies from +/-120 prescriptions to 5-7 prescriptions as a result of the continued orientation and education I have given for the staff.
- Developed and enforced staff assignment protocols to streamline workflow and reduce administrative errors in prescription dispensing.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy’s health services.
- Cultivated productive relationships with patients, achieving and maintaining high customer satisfaction and retention.
- Helped achieve pharmacy business objectives by increasing sales and gross margins by 113.5 % (2021 Vs 202).
- Managed approximately 170,000 SR in cash and credit card sales daily.
- Adhered to all pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Counseled patients on prescriptions and recommended alternative and over-the-counter medications.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
- Helped achieve pharmacy business objectives by increasing sales and gross margins by 113.5% (2021 Vs 202).
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Performed technical processes required dispensing medications to patients.
- Managing online prescription and (telemedicine system) during Covid-19 lockdown successfully.
- Operating IV room for preparation of special medications as TPN.
- Managed online prescription and (telemedicine system) during Covid-19 lockdown successfully.
- Operating IV room for preparation of special medications as TPN.
Chief Pharmacist
3 Years 7 Months- Achieved JCI accreditation for hospital pharmacy with excellent score.
- Led pharmacy chapter to achieve CBAHI accreditation with excellent score and no ESR standard failures.
- Led pharmacy department operations
Chief Pharmacist
11 MonthsGroup Pharmacies Director
11 Months- Monitored company inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels and up-to-date databases to support operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated respect and friendliness while assisting team members.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Engaged in team-building events to foster collaboration and communication.
- Engaged in continuous improvement initiatives, generating suggestions and problem-solving activities to enhance teamwork.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Perform duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- Enhanced operations through dedication and consistent efforts to streamline processes.
Pharmacy Director
1 Year- Coordinated and planned activities to meet project timelines.
- Demonstrated consistent energy and enthusiasm while managing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed daily operations to maintain optimal productivity levels.
Pharmacy Director & Pharmacy Purchasing
7 YearsEducation
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceuticals
Faculty of Pharmacy
Skills
SFDA Drug Safety Guidelines
Quality Assurance and Control
Pharmacy operations management
Quality review processes
Cost control strategies
Pharmaceutical care
Drug utilization review
Medication management
Prescription verification
Excellent negotiation skills with pharmaceutical Companies.
Microsoft Office and Oasis
HIS and ERP systems
Patient counselling
Inventory management
Loss prevention controls
Computer proficiency
HIS and ERP expertise
Staff development
Performance improvement
Patient counselling
Patient education
Patient education
Prescription counseling
Prescription counseling
Excellent negotiation skills with pharmaceutical Companies.
Team building
Problem-solving
Analytical skills
Decision-making
Relationship building
Detail-oriented organization
Adaptability and flexibility
Organized and detail-oriented
Verbal and written communication
Sales skills
Pharmaceutical sales strategy
Self-motivation
Side effect and usage education
Hiring and onboarding
Talent acquisition strategies
Pharmacy policies and procedures
Insurance coverage verification
Insurance coverage verification
Inventory management
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved all pharmacies problems & obstacles which led to stability of the pharmacy in terms of staffing, availability of medications, major decrease in expires & nonmoving items and finally great increase in sales (revenue) all that with implementing MOH, CBAHI & JCIA standards.
- Passed successfully more than 15 CBAHI & JCI accreditations with high scores.
Affiliations
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Languages
Arabic as native language
English (writing, speaking & discussion) with very good grade
Timeline
Chief Pharmacist
Saudi German Hospital, Riyadh
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Chief Pharmacist
Saudi German Hospital, Khamis Mushayt, Assir
06.2017 - 01.2021Read More
Chief Pharmacist
Hayat National Hospital, Khamis Mushayt, Assir
03.2017 - 02.2018Read More
Group Pharmacies Director
Inmaa Medical Services Co. (Hayat National Hospitals Group), Riyadh
04.2016 - 03.2017Read More
Pharmacy Director
Hayat National Hospital / Jazan
01.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Pharmacy Director & Pharmacy Purchasing
Hayat National Hospital / Khamis Mushayt
01.2006 - 01.2013Read More
Mansoura University
Bachelor of Science from Pharmaceuticals
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