NARGES RAHMAN, PharmD, MLS
San Francisco
Summary
Specialty Pharmacist with extensive experience in specialty and transition of care settings. Proven record of optimizing access to high-cost and limited-distribution therapies, establishing and developing marketing business proposal to increase pharmacy growth, ensuring compliance with REMS and URAC standards, and leading high-volume pharmacy operations. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient counseling, and workflow optimization to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
San Francisco
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with the clinic manager on patient management and compliance audits, and introduce workflow improvements that enhance performance metrics.
- Manage services for 90+ limited distribution drugs, delivering adverse effects reporting to manufacturers on a daily basis.
- Manage daily workflow and train new pharmacists, technicians, and students, emphasizing URAC compliance and patient safety.
Specialty Pharmacist
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
Palo Alto
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Perform Asembia clinical calls (initial and reassessment) to optimize therapy outcomes and support adherence for rheumatology, dermatology, HIV, transplant, oncology, and cystic fibrosis patients. Collaborate closely with prescribers and pharmaceutical representatives to resolve access barriers and ensure continuity of care.
- Complete prior authorizations, coordinate patient assistance programs, and secure external funding sources to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
- Prepare compounded medications according to USP standards and organizational policies.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
Berkeley
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Directed operations for a high-volume retail pharmacy (1500 to 2000+ weekly prescriptions), ensuring safe and accurate dispensing
- Improved pharmacy performance to the top 10% nationally
- Recruited, trained, and mentored newly hired pharmacists, interns, and technicians to deliver high-quality patient care and services
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pinole
04.2016 - 03.2021
- Delivered retail, clinical, and wellness services including MTM, immunizations, diabetes education, preventative healthcare screenings
- Collaborated with prescribers, nurses, and other health care providers to resolve medication related issues and coordinate therapy changes
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Performed laboratory testing and analysis in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and serology to support diagnosis and treatment decisions
- Ensure accurate specimen processing, result interpretation, and documentation in accordance with CLIA and institutional quality standards
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
MCPHS University
Worcester, MA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2009
Skills
- REMS Certified
- Clinical Patient Management Calls (Initial Assessment and Reassessment)
- MTM
- Adverse Events and MedWatch reporting
- Epic and Intercom
- Asembia
- Promote
- Prior Authorization and Appeals
- Financial Assistance (TailorMed, PanFoundation, Healthwell Foundation)
- Med-to-bed
- Blister packaging
- Compounding/USP Hazardous Compounding
- Limited Distribution Drugs
- URAC Compliance
- Work flow management
- Staff training
Certification
• California Board of Pharmacy - Registered Pharmacist No. 74596
• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy - Registered Pharmacist No. PH1001336
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), ASCP Board Certified, 239001
• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy - Registered Pharmacist No. PH1001336
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), ASCP Board Certified, 239001
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
07.2023 - Current
Specialty Pharmacist
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
11.2021 - 07.2023
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
03.2021 - 11.2021
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
04.2016 - 03.2021
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2015
Doctor of Pharmacy -
MCPHS University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Michigan State University