Bil Ahira
Richmond
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Owner/Pharmacy Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart #253
02.2012 - Current
- Duties similar to Shoppers Drug Mart #243 below
Associate Owner/Pharmacy Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart #246
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Responsible for all duties of an Associate and Pharmacy Manager
- Responsible for ensuring pharmacy is adhering to all requirements set out by the College of Pharmacist of BC
- Responsible for physical re-organization of the pharmacy in order to have effective and efficient workflow
- Addressed numerous ongoing human resources matters
- Hired new pharmacist and technicians
- Seamlessly implemented HWNG software 3 months prior to the scheduled go-live day
- Responsible for bringing pharmacy standards up to legal requirements as defined by the College of Pharmacists of BC
- Preceptor for numerous pharmacy students and IPG interns
Staff Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart #2211
02.2009 - 06.2010
- Provide drug distribution services in a traditional community pharmacy setting
- Responsible for assessment of appropriate drug therapy; patient counseling on drugs/disease states, and regular interaction with other healthcare professionals
- Responsible for supervision of pharmacy technicians and students
President
Express Rx Relief (Canada) Inc.
03.2006 - 02.2009
- Provided relief pharmacist services to pharmacies throughout BC
- Responsible for managing all day to day activities of the company
- Responsible for interviewing and hiring potential relief pharmacists
Vice president of Canadian Pharmacy Operations/Pharmacy Manager
Pharmawest Pharmacy
07.2005 - 02.2009
- Responsible for management of all aspects of pharmacy to ensure compliance with bylaws and legislation
- Involved in business development of company
- Manage shipping department
- Involved in policy development
Manager of Pharmacy Services and Programs
Community Health Center of Snohomish County
02.2003 - 06.2005
- Solely responsible for all aspects of pharmacy operation
- Manager of two clinic pharmacies (Lynnwood, WA and Everett, WA)
- Completed all licensing requirements and opened Lynnwood location
- Revised and developed numerous policies and procedures
- Responsible for various clinical programs at Health Center including sample utilization protocol, development of numerous therapeutic substitution protocols (Proton Pump Inhibitors, antihistamines, among others)
- Developed and chaired the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
Executive Director/Pharmacist in Charge/Consultant Pharmacist
NCS Healthcare, Inc.
04.2002 - 02.2003
- Executive Director: Responsible for managing the Seattle, WA site
- Duties include budgeting, employee issues (hiring, payroll, reviews, disciplinary actions, scheduling), developing internal and external policies and procedures, handling all facility issues (complaints, equipment problems, medication-related issues, in-services for new facilities and meeting with Directors of Nursing and Executive Directors at the nursing homes serviced by NCS Healthcare)
- Pharmacist-In-Charge: Responsible for ensuring the pharmacy is in compliance with all Washington State Board of Pharmacy and DEA rules and regulations
- Ensure all medications are dispensed to facilities in a timely and accurate manner
- Also responsible for following up all medication related errors
- Consultant Pharmacist: Provide pharmacy consultative services to assisted living and skilled nursing facilities
- This includes reviewing patient drug therapy so ensure compliance with OBRA guidelines, Beer’s drugs, appropriate therapeutic indications for medication therapies, appropriate pharmacological treatment for various health conditions (i.e osteoporosis, hyperlipidemia)
Pharmacist
Virginia Mason Medical Center
05.2001 - 04.2002
- Responsible for assessment of appropriate drug therapy; patient counseling on drugs/disease states, and regular interaction with other healthcare professions
- Responsible for refill authorization requests for internal medicine physicians and pediatricians within the facility (involves chart review, assessment of appropriate duration of drug therapy, medication overuse and assessment of appropriate labwork and follow-up)
- Work in the anticoagulation clinic which involves initiating/adjusting warfarin therapy based on reported INR and ordering labwork at appropriate intervals
- Other responsibilities include lead pharmacist duties (when lead is not available), supervision of technicians and preparation of work schedule for staff
Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2000 - 05.2001
- Provided drug distribution services in a traditional community pharmacy setting
- Responsible for assessment of appropriate drug therapy; patient counseling on drugs/disease states, and regular interaction with other healthcare professionals
- Responsible for supervision of pharmacy technicians and interns
Clinical Pharmacist
Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Center – University of British Columbia Site
07.1999 - 11.2000
- Provided drug distribution services (unit dose distribution system)
- Provided clinical pharmacy services (patient assessment, drug therapy assessment, discharge patient counseling, pharmakokinetic services, drug information) to patients in intensive/cardiac care unit, internal medicine (clinical teaching unit), family practice, palliative care and surgery
- Preceptor for pharmacy students during their fourth year hospital rotations
Distribution Pharmacist/Pharmacy Resident
Burnaby Hospital
07.1998 - 07.1999
- Provided drug distribution services (traditional distribution system)
- Provided clinical pharmacy services
- See further description under “EDUCATION”
Education
Burnaby Hospital
Burnaby, BC12.1999
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC12.1998
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC12.1994
Volunteer Experience
- 2021-01-01, current, College of Pharmacists of BC, Vancouver, Canada, College Inquiry Committee Member, Supported the Burnaby RCMP in community policing services. Investigated complaints and concerns regarding College of Pharmacists of BC registrants conduct, competency and ability to practice. Make dispositions on matters investigated.
- 2008-09-01, 2016-05-31, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Burnaby, BC, RCMP Auxiliary Constable, Supported the Burnaby RCMP in community policing services. Was required to complete 300 hours of physical and theory based training. Was a member of the RCMP Auxiliary Bike Unit. Had Peace Officer status when on duty. Responsible for the security of all use of force options (excluding firearms) and equipment provided to a regular RCMP member. Responsible for the operation of police vehicles, in non-operational role. Supported regular RCMP members on patrol and performed police functions under direct supervision of a regular RCMP member. Assisted in minor reports. Assisted regular RCMP members at emergency call-outs.
Timeline
Associate Owner/Pharmacy Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart #253
02.2012 - Current
Associate Owner/Pharmacy Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart #246
06.2010 - 03.2012
Staff Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart #2211
02.2009 - 06.2010
President
Express Rx Relief (Canada) Inc.
03.2006 - 02.2009
Vice president of Canadian Pharmacy Operations/Pharmacy Manager
Pharmawest Pharmacy
07.2005 - 02.2009
Manager of Pharmacy Services and Programs
Community Health Center of Snohomish County
02.2003 - 06.2005
Executive Director/Pharmacist in Charge/Consultant Pharmacist
NCS Healthcare, Inc.
04.2002 - 02.2003
Pharmacist
Virginia Mason Medical Center
05.2001 - 04.2002
Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2000 - 05.2001
Clinical Pharmacist
Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Center – University of British Columbia Site
07.1999 - 11.2000
Distribution Pharmacist/Pharmacy Resident
Burnaby Hospital
07.1998 - 07.1999
Burnaby Hospital
The University of British Columbia
Douglas College
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