Hardeep Alvarez
Yuba City
Summary
Focused California Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacist with several years of experience in delivering accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications. Committed to patient wellness and collaborating with multidisciplinary providers to optimize therapeutic outcomes, while maintaining focus on patient safety. Skilled in medication therapy management, pharmaceutical calculations, and patient counseling. Excels at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, contributing to positive health outcomes for patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist (Part Time)
Walmart
Yuba City
11.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve prescription issues effectively.
- Hosted “Health and Wellness” events that included blood pressure checks and getting patients up-to-date with their vaccinations based on their age and health conditions.
- Routinely reviewed patient immunization history to screen for any vaccinations patient might benefit from based on their age and health conditions.
- Administered vaccinations to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Participated in Walmart’s Opioid Stewardship Initiative where every opioid prescription is reviewed for red flags, MME > 50, and CURES/NarxCare is utilized.
- Reviewed prescriptions for safe and appropriate dosing, potential drug interactions, allergies and contraindications.
- Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, potential drug interactions and storage requirements.
- Assisted customers with medication inquiries and provided health consultations.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Dispensed medications accurately to customers and ensured proper labeling.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Oroville
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in the selection, dosing, and administration of medications based on patient-specific factors.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid
Colusa
01.2019 - 06.2025
- Conducted medication therapy management for improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients to provide personalized care.
- Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Assisted in training pharmacy technicians on prescription processing, inventory management, customer service skills, operational procedures and compliance standards.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently and professionally while promoting a positive image for the organization.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace for efficiency.
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements and directions for use.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy
- Engaged in health promotion such as hosting flu clinics
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy, PharmD -
Albany College of Pharmacy
09.2012 - 06.2018
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Assurance
- Wellness Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medication Safety
- Patient Education
- Pharmacy Operations
- Team Leadership
- Immunization administration
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Medication therapy management
- Pharmacy ethics
- Drug safety
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD
- California Board of Pharmacy, Licensed Pharmacist
- CPR/BLS
- APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist (Part Time)
Walmart
11.2025 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
07.2025 - 09.2025
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid
01.2019 - 06.2025
Doctor Of Pharmacy, PharmD -
Albany College of Pharmacy
09.2012 - 06.2018