Liana Gevorgyan
Van Nuys
Summary
A highly accomplished and versatile pharmacist with over six years of progressive experience, including more than a year in a Pharmacy Manager role. I am proficient in all facets of retail pharmacy, from inventory management and immunization administration to complex medication therapy management (MTM), and patient counseling. My clinical acumen is demonstrated through monitoring drug interactions, assessing patient demographics for tailored drug monitoring, and interpreting laboratory data for effective therapeutic planning. I am a proven leader in developing and mentoring pharmacy teams, consistently optimizing efficiency, and delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pharmacist
CVS Health
Burbank
10.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including accurate dispensing of prescriptions, medication therapy management (MTM), and patient counseling on proper medication use, side effects, and drug-drug interactions.
- Administered a wide range of immunizations, contributing to public health initiatives, and achieving vaccination targets.
- Applied advanced clinical knowledge to identify and resolve drug-related problems, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Pharmacy Manager
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Altadena
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Lead and manage all aspects of pharmacy operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, inventory management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring optimal productivity and patient safety.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, drive prescription volume, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Oversee medication dispensing, patient counseling, and clinical services (MTM, immunizations), maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
- Mentor and train pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
- Resolve complex patient and operational issues, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Altadena
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including accurate dispensing of prescriptions, medication therapy management (MTM), and patient counseling on proper medication use, side effects, and drug-drug interactions.
- Administered a wide range of immunizations, contributing to public health initiatives, and achieving vaccination targets.
- Applied advanced clinical knowledge to identify and resolve drug-related problems, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed daily pharmacy workflow, prioritized tasks, and collaborated effectively with pharmacy technicians, and support staff to maintain efficient operations.
- Maintained strict adherence to all state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and company policies.
Intern Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
La Canada
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted pharmacists in all core aspects of retail pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, inventory management, and patient communication.
- Developed strong professionalism, accountability, and clinical application skills through direct patient interactions and pharmacist mentorship.
- Cultivated exceptional customer service, multi-tasking, and time management abilities in a fast-paced retail setting.
- Contributed to vaccination recommendations and patient-centered care initiatives, enhancing communication and problem-solving skills.
Office Manager
European Artstone, Inc.
North Hollywood
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Managed daily office operations, including administrative support to senior leadership, data collection, and report generation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by effectively resolving client and case issues.
- Oversaw accounting documentation in QuickBooks, reducing financial discrepancies, and managing billing processes.
- Interviewed, onboarded, and supervised a team of 20 clerical and administrative personnel.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure optimal material purchase pricing, resulting in cost savings.
Education
Pharm. D. - Doctor of Pharmacy
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA04-2021
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA12-2010
Skills
- Inventory management
- RxConnect, Asembia, NextGen
- Reviewing patient medication history
- Monitoring pharmacokinetics and potential adverse drug-drug and drug-food interactions
- Educating patients on drug therapy
- Interpreting laboratory data and reviewing patient medication profiles
- Establishing desired outcomes and therapeutic plans
- Assessing patient demographics and developing drug monitoring plans
- Implementing and monitoring new drug regimens
- Training and mentoring
- Fluent in English, Armenian, Russian, and Bulgarian
Certification
- Pharmacist License #85399 | California State Board of Pharmacy | October 2021 – Present
- Basic Life Support (CPR) | American Heart Association |
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate | APhA | September 2017 – Present
Accomplishments
- CPhA-ASP – WCU Chapter | Recognized Chapter of Excellence | April 2020 (2019-2020)
- CPhA-ASP – WCU Chapter | Recognized Chapter of Excellence | April 2019 (2018-2019)
- CPhA-ASP – WCU Chapter | Most Innovative Chapter | April 2019 (2018-2019)
- Mock Trial Competition Winner | WCU vs. University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy (UMEA) – Closing Arguments Presenter | April 2019
Leadership & Community Engagement
APhA/CPhA-ASP OTC Medication Safety Chair | West Coast University SOP | Los Angeles, CA February 2019 – March 2020
APhA/CPhA-ASP Generation Rx Chair | West Coast University SOP | Los Angeles, CA February 2019 – March 2020
- Established and led new initiatives, including presentations on OTC Medication Safety and Opioid Abuse for over 100 high school students and teachers.
- Developed an educational presentation on "Candy vs. Medications" for elementary school parents, integrating it into the LAUSD "Be Safe" curriculum.
- Initiated "Brunch with Partners" series, inviting distinguished guest speakers to promote student pharmacist involvement and community collaboration.
- Organized successful fundraisers, contributing to the chapter's recognition as a "Chapter of Excellence."
- Expanded National Drug Take Back Event sites from 4 to 14, collaborating with local Sheriff Departments and California Highway Patrol Stations.
Timeline
Float Pharmacist
CVS Health
10.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
05.2024 - 08.2025
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2021 - 05.2024
Intern Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2019 - 06.2021
Office Manager
European Artstone, Inc.
08.2017 - 04.2021
Pharm. D. - Doctor of Pharmacy
West Coast University
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Los Angeles Valley College