Christine Papazian

I am a passionate and detail-oriented Pharmacist with 6+ years of experience in high-volume retail pharmacy, medication therapy management, and patient-centered care. Skilled in clinical verification, immunizations, controlled substance compliance, and insurance adjudication. Known for operational efficiency, strong team leadership, resolving complex insurance issues, and delivering compassionate, detail-oriented patient care in fast-paced environments.

American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

Sep 2019- April 2020

Promotional Chair

• Assist and work directly under the Promotional Executive
• Increase visibility, engagement, and participation within the chapter
• Assist in promoting benefits of ACCP membership year round
• Make announcements during breaks and hand out sign-up sheets
• Attend all general membership meetings and all leadership meetings

Sep 2020- April 2021

Activities Coordinator

• In consultation with the executive committee, plan and execute chapter fundraising events and meetings.
• Review and submit on-campus and off-campus event forms
• Work alongside treasurer to manage and plan budgeting throughout the year

Sep 2021- Current

Student Liaison/Vice President

• Works with the faculty liaison to communicate the activities of the chapter to the American College of Clinical Pharmacy at the national level.
• Attend all general membership meeting and all leadership meetings
• Communicate / relay necessary information to the President

·  Fill in for the president when needed

December 2, 2019 – December 23, 2019

Community Pharmacy Rotations (IPPE)

Walgreen’s Pharmacy

16100 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436

Preceptor: Marjan Niknam

• Filled medications in a timely manner
• Organized medications back in their respective locations
• Counseled patients on their new medications
• Counseled and helped patients with Over the Counter medications
• Oversee and help at the pick-up and drive thru windows
• Assessed vaccine eligibility, screened for contraindications, and safely administered immunizations in compliance with CDC and state regulations
• Transferred and took in new prescriptions
• Excelled in customer service over the phone and at pharmacy window

June 7, 2021 - June 25, 2021      

Clinical/Inpatient Pharmacy Rotations (IPPE)

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

23845 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355

Preceptor: Courtney Mattley

• COVID-Clinic: Vaccine Administration
• COVID- Clinic: Spoke to patients about Side-effects and management of side effects
• COVID- Clinic: Utilized myCAvax system to accurately register, document, and track immunization records
• Observed and participated in inpatient pharmacy workflow to gain exposure to order verification and clinical review processes
• Responded to hospital code events alongside attending pharmacists to support emergency medication preparation and delivery
• Assisted in preparation of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) formulations in the sterile compounding environment in compliance with USP standards
• Obtained medications from the Omnicell
• Retrieved and restocked medications using Omnicell automated dispensing systems to ensure accurate medication distribution
• Conducted literature-based research on clinical cases to support evidence-based pharmacotherapy discussion
• Assisted with verifying medications or IV bags before it leaves the pharmacy

November 29,2021 – December 17, 2021

Specialty Pharmacy (IPPE)

CVS #2801 Specialty

8607 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood CA 90069

Preceptor: Ali Mohempour

• Accurately entered and maintained prescription and patient data within RxConnect to ensure proper processing and regulatory compliance
• Coordinated with patients to arrange medication delivery or schedule timely prescription pickup or delivery to support continuity of care
• Communicated with prescribers to clarify prescription details and resolve discrepancies to ensure safe and appropriate dispensing
• Prepared prescription orders for delivery, maintaining accuracy and efficiency in workflow
• Resolved insurance issues and assisted with Prior Authorizations
• Utilized Asembia specialty pharmacy platform to perform comprehensive medication reconciliation and update patient profiles
• Documented adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interactions, and therapeutic efficacy within Asembia to support clinical monitoring.
• Developed and maintained individualized patient care plans and scheduled structured follow-up calls to promote adherence and optimize outcomes

May 16,2022 – June 24, 2022

LTC Pharmacy (APPE)

Hospicare Pharmacy

3000 N Hollywood Way Suite 103 Burbank, CA 91505

Preceptor: Bretiel Betshmuel

• Managed high-volume inbound and outbound pharmacy communications, addressing patient and provider inquiries with accuracy and professionalism
• Accurately prepared and dispensed prescriptions in both vial and multi-dose packaging (bubble packs) while adhering to established workflow and safety protocols
• Collaborated with physicians and prescribers to clarify prescriptions, resolve therapy concerns, and support optimal patient outcomes under pharmacist supervision
• Processed new prescriptions, refills, and transfers while ensuring complete and accurate patient profile documentation
• Performed insurance adjudication, resolved third-party rejections, and facilitated prior authorization requirements to minimize therapy delays
• Coordinated and prepared delivery orders efficiently to ensure timely medication access and continuity of care

August 15,2022 – September 23,2022

Academia (APPE)

West Coast University

590 Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004

Preceptor: William Ofstad

• Shadowed curriculum committee meetings
• Completed Team Based Learning Training (TBL) and got TBL Certification
• Helped develop the Virtual Pharmacy for NAPLEX and Pharmacy practice prep
• Shadowed the Resident Teaching Seminar
• Developed Coaching, Precepting and Facilitation skills for higher performance
• Developed a rubric to target incoming pharmacy students’ mindsets and preparedness and be able to use the tool to create goals to support growth.
• Participated as a panelist during a Journal Club evaluation where I assisted with active listening, Q&A, student evaluation, project evaluation and grading.
• Participated in faculty meetings to evaluate and restructure the pharmacy curriculum, contributing to the transition toward a hybrid educational model.

September 26, 2022- November 4, 2022

Hospital Practice (APPE)

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

501 S Buena Vista St. Burbank, CA 91505

Preceptor: Laura Condra

• Participated in hospital pharmacy administrative initiatives including policy review, operational workflow evaluation, and quality improvement projects
• Conducted retrospective and real-time review of patient cases to detect missed adverse drug reactions and implement corrective interventions to enhance medication safety and prevent recurrence
• Observed and contributed to Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee discussions regarding formulary decisions and medication safety initiatives
• Performed bedside evaluation of intravenous therapies to verify appropriate medication administration, infusion rates, and line integrity in collaboration with nursing staff
• Processed and prepared inpatient medication orders following pharmacist review to ensure accurate and timely distribution.

November 7, 2022- December 16, 2022

Ambulatory Care (APPE)

Desert Oasis Healthcare

255 N. El Cielo Rd. Palm Springs CA, 92262

Preceptor: Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela

• Conducted comprehensive medication reviews for patients with chronic disease states including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and anticoagulation therapy
• Assessed laboratory values (A1C, lipid panels, renal function, INR) to evaluate pharmacotherapy effectiveness and safety
• Collaborated with medical teams to optimize medication therapies and reduce healthcare utilization
• Identified and resolved medication-related problems, including adherence barriers, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications
• Provided patient education on disease state management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications via virtual consultation.
• Documented clinical interventions and patient encounters in the electronic health record
• Evaluated vaccine eligibility and recommended CDC-guideline immunizations to close preventative care gaps.
• Promoted and administered CDC-recommended immunizations during community health events
• Developing presentations on preventative care topics, such as tobacco cessation to share with/ educate the community
• Participated in community-based outreach events delivering preventative health screenings including blood pressure, blood glucose, and weight assessments. Identified high-risk individuals through clinical screening and provided evidence-based recommendations for medical follow-up and lifestyle modification
• Educated patients on hypertension, diabetes risk factors, and weight management strategies to promote early intervention
• Optimized diabetes management through lab interpretation, individualized pharmacotherapy recommendations, patient counseling on proper medication administration, and structured remote follow-up care.
• Evaluated newly published clinical guidelines and revised internal protocols to maintain evidence-based therapeutic practices and regulatory compliance.

January 2, 2023 – February 10, 2023

Acute Care (APPE)

Adventist Health Glendale

1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206

Preceptor: Dr. Catherine Hughes

• Conducted medication reconciliation during admission and discharge transitions of care
• Provided patient discharge counseling to support medication adherence and continuity of care
• Evaluated antimicrobial therapy for appropriateness of indication, dosing, and duration
• Identified potential medication-related problems including drug interactions, duplications, and dosing errors under pharmacist supervision
• Participated in interdisciplinary case discussions with physicians, pharmacists, and care team members to support coordinated patient care

February 13, 2023 – March 24, 2023

Community Practice (APPE)

Albertsons Store #3175

6240 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, CA 91042

Preceptor: Andrew Nguyen

• Conducted patient counseling under pharmacist supervision on medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies
• Performed insurance adjudication, resolved third-party rejections, and assisted with prior authorization processes
• Administered immunizations in accordance with CDC guidelines and state regulations
• Assisted in medication therapy management (MTM) services and adherence outreach initiatives
• Reviewed and prepared prescription medications, ensuring accuracy, appropriate labeling, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Managed inbound and outbound pharmacy communications, addressing patient and provider inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.