Mina Mikhael
Huntington Beach
Summary
Patient-focused Pharmacist with a solid background in high-volume Long-Term Care and Retail environments. Successfully verified over 400 prescriptions daily while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, prioritizing patient safety and therapeutic outcomes in fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Part-time Staff Pharmacist
St.Mary pharmacy (LTC)
Orange
01.2026 - Current
- Verified and dispensed an average of 450+ prescriptions per shift
- Coordinated monthly cycle fills, daily new admissions, and stat orders to ensure timely medication access
- Streamlined prescription triage and workflow processes, reducing facility wait times for urgent deliveries by improving efficiency
- Ensured compliance with DEA, state board, and federal CMS regulations for controlled substance dispensing, inventory control, and recordkeeping
Part-time (weekend) Staff Pharmacist
Santa Maria Retail Pharmacy
Paramount
02.2025 - Current
- Served as sole Pharmacist-on-Duty during high-volume weekend shifts, verifying 200+ prescriptions in 5 hours while managing clinical and administrative tasks.
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients in a busy retail environment.
- Provided medication counseling to enhance patient understanding and safety.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary medications.
Part-time Staff Pharmacist (LTC)
Santa Maria Rx Pharmacy
Paramount
02.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and verified medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, ensuring optimal patient safety in long-term care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient medication management, resulting in improved therapeutic outcomes.
- Managed controlled substances according to federal regulations, effectively preventing diversion and misuse within the facility.
Pharmacist in Charge
St.Mary Community Pharmacy
Chino
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Oversaw daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implemented patient care initiatives, improving medication therapy management and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular audits on medication dispensing practices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices.
- Led staff training programs, enhancing team knowledge of pharmaceutical practices and customer service techniques.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock management to minimize shortages and overages.
Pharmacist in Charge
DiaCare
Santa Ana
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided expert consultations and addressed inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals, and physicians regarding medications, potential side effects, and recommended usage.
- Educated patients on potential drug interactions and provided clear administration instructions to enhance medication safety and compliance.
- Supervised and mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, promoting team collaboration and professional development.
- Optimized task prioritization and organized workflow to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed daily medication orders to maintain stock levels and proactively address anticipated inventory needs.
- Handled incoming phone inquiries, addressing questions from customers and healthcare providers to ensure accurate medication information.
- Communicated effectively with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain necessary authorizations for various brand medications.
Pharmacist
Santa Maria Pharmacy
Anaheim
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Attained and sustained top-tier customer satisfaction and retention by fostering productive relationships with patients.
- Educated patients on drug interactions and provided tailored administration instructions to ensure safe medication use.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications while reinforcing proper administration techniques.
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to streamline drug inventory management, purchasing, and receiving processes.
- Accurately counted controlled medications, measured liquid doses, and reconstituted antibiotics.
Pharmacy Student Intern
L.A. Downtown Medical Center
Los Angeles
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Educated patients on opioid overdose prevention, including symptom recognition and effective response, facilitating timely use of Narcan.
- Informed patients on smoking cessation techniques and proper use of nicotine patches, supporting their efforts to quit.
- Identified individuals eligible for long-acting injections (LAIs) by scrutinizing patient charts to improve medication adherence.
Pharmacy Student Intern
Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
Laguna Hills
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed patient histories for medication compliance, identifying issues like doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Reviewed discharge medication lists with patients and families to promote understanding and adherence.
- Compared patient pre-admission medication lists with current inpatient medications to ensure accuracy.
- Collected detailed patient information on prescriptions and medical conditions to facilitate pharmacist consultations.
Pharmacy Student Intern
River's Edge Pharmacy
Irvine
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Counseled patients via telephone, conducting clinical assessments of specialty medications to ensure understanding and adherence.
- Monitored drug therapy in various areas, including parenteral nutrition, pharmacokinetic monitoring, renal dosing, and IV-to-oral medication conversions.
- Followed up with patients on specialty medications to monitor their progress and address any concerns.
- Administered vaccinations to enhance patient immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other preventable diseases.
- Attended disease state presentations led by clinical pharmacists to enhance knowledge.
Pharmacy Student Intern
Xpress Med Pharmacy
Fountain Valley
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Counted and labeled prescriptions, ensuring accuracy in items and quantities for patient safety.
- Handled incoming phone inquiries, providing timely responses to questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims, resolve concerns, and ensure accurate payment reconciliation.
Pharmacy Student Intern
Walgreens
Huntington Beach
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Administered vaccinations to patients to provide immunity against influenza, Covid, and other diseases.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products, facilitating informed decisions about their health.
- Educated patients on drug interactions, side effects, and optimal administration methods to enhance medication safety.
- Utilized pharmacy software to accurately enter prescription and insurance information.
- Provided customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters, ensuring positive patient experiences.
Patient Care Coordinator
Good Samaritan Medical Clinic
Anaheim
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with patients to identify concerns and coordinated referrals to appropriate specialists.
- Welcomed and assisted patients during check-in, facilitating a seamless entry to care.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to verify coverage and secure authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and conducted follow-up reminder calls.
- Clarified service details to families while scheduling initial visits and coordinating ongoing treatments.
- Instructed patients and their families on the proper use of at-home medical equipment.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
American University of Health Sciences
Signal Hill03-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier01-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Administration
DeVry University
Long Beach01-2018
Skills
- Medication management
- Immunization & Injection
- Immunization services
- Dispensing Accuracy & Workflow Management
- Third-Party Adjudication
- Patient Counseling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Patient Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional
Certification
Registered pharmacist in California
Accomplishments
Graduated with Honors; Dean’s List
Affiliations
Member, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Timeline
Part-time Staff Pharmacist
St.Mary pharmacy (LTC)
01.2026 - Current
Part-time (weekend) Staff Pharmacist
Santa Maria Retail Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current
Part-time Staff Pharmacist (LTC)
Santa Maria Rx Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current
Pharmacist in Charge
St.Mary Community Pharmacy
01.2025 - 07.2025
Pharmacist in Charge
DiaCare
06.2024 - 01.2025
Pharmacist
Santa Maria Pharmacy
03.2024 - 06.2024
Pharmacy Student Intern
Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
Pharmacy Student Intern
L.A. Downtown Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2024
Pharmacy Student Intern
River's Edge Pharmacy
10.2022 - 12.2022
Pharmacy Student Intern
Xpress Med Pharmacy
03.2022 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Student Intern
Walgreens
01.2021 - 03.2021
Patient Care Coordinator
Good Samaritan Medical Clinic
01.2016 - 01.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy -
American University of Health Sciences
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Administration
DeVry University