Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Publications
Additionalinformation - Licenses
Languages
Timeline
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Dr Saima Saeed

Saint John,NB
Dr Saima Saeed

Summary

Pharmacy Manager adept at providing evidence-based recommendations to Patients. Proficient in reporting, documentation and compliance guidelines. Focused on maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic options. Multi-talented Clinical Pharmacist Manager consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Loblaw Pharmacy

Pharmacy Manager
10.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Develop, implement and maintain policies and Procedures to comply with the legislative requirements of Operating a pharmacy
  • Meet all requirements as a Designated Manager with NBCP
  • Perform all professional activities of dispensing, patient counseling and pharmacy services and perform all tasks required to satisfy dispensary orders
  • Perform all acts under the expanded scope of pharmacy practice
  • Provide pharmacy services and Company initiatives
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals in the provision of patient care

Shoppers Drugs Mart

Pharmacist
06.2024 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Prescribing Minor Alignments
  • Dealing with methadone administration
  • Involve in DV, CV clinical counseling
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.

Sobeys

Pharmacist
02.2023 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.

Shoppers Drug Mart

Pharmacy Assistant
04.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.

AlAin Hospital (SEHA)

Clinical Pharmacist Manager
08.2014 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Work independently as a clinical pharmacist at Al Ain hospital, performing all the clinical pharmacist services as per job descriptions
  • Fostering the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program by Implementing and Improving the Daily Antimicrobial Bundle
  • Active member and one of the initiator of Alain hospital antimicrobial stewardship committee
  • Representing pharmacy Department in the international Patient safety goal (IPSG) committee related to JCIA
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.

Mediclinic Aljawahra Hospital

Clinical Pharmacist Manager
08.2014 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Alain, Abudhabi
  • Actively participate in morning rounds with doctors to help them to select best pharmacotherapy plan
  • Representing pharmacy Department in the international Patient safety goal (IPSG) committee related to JCIA
  • Member of Antimicrobial Stewardship committee
  • Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates
  • Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained how to properly take medicine
  • Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications
  • Educated patients on proper medication use
  • Run a project to reduce patient waiting time
  • Alain, Abudhabi

Independent Pharmacy Pakistan

Owner
01.2013 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Assess the status of the patient's health problems and determine whether the prescribed medications are optimally meeting the patient's needs and goals of care
  • Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the patient's medications
  • Recognize untreated health problems that could be improved or resolved with appropriate medication therapy
  • Follow the patient's progress to determine the effects of the patient's medications on his or her health
  • Consult with the patient's physicians and other health care providers in selecting the medication therapy that best meets the patient's needs and contributes effectively to the overall therapy goals
  • Support the health care team's efforts to educate the patient on other important steps to improve or maintain health, such as exercise, diet, and preventive steps like immunization
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Education

PEBC

PEBC from Registered Canadian Pharmacist

UAE

Good Clinical Practice
01.2025

Cheema complex

One-year Residency from Antimicrobial Stewardship: Pharmacy
01.2019

The University Of Lahore

Master of Science from Pharmacy
01.2013

University Overview

Awarded Doctor of Pharmacy

Skills

  • Highly motivated to new ideas
  • Computer Skills
  • Prefer teamwork
  • Speaker
  • Drug utilization review
  • Patient Education and Counselling
  • Languages: English, Urdu, Arabic

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as Employee of the department at AAH
  • Best Employee at Mediclinic Hospital
  • Speaker in CMEs

Affiliations

  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • American Medical Informatics Association

Publications

  • Https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2400
  • Https://joppp.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40545-023-00542-3

Additionalinformation - Licenses

  • Clinical Pharmacist (HAAD, DHA)
  • Norwegian license
  • FPGEE (USA)
  • PEBC Certified

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Urdu
Full Professional

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Loblaw Pharmacy
10.2024 - Current

Pharmacist

Shoppers Drugs Mart
06.2024 - 10.2024

Pharmacist

Sobeys
02.2023 - 04.2024

Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart
04.2022 - 01.2023

Clinical Pharmacist Manager

AlAin Hospital (SEHA)
08.2014 - 02.2022

Clinical Pharmacist Manager

Mediclinic Aljawahra Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2017

Owner

Independent Pharmacy Pakistan
01.2013 - 02.2015

UAE

Good Clinical Practice

Cheema complex

One-year Residency from Antimicrobial Stewardship: Pharmacy

The University Of Lahore

Master of Science from Pharmacy

PEBC

PEBC from Registered Canadian Pharmacist
Dr Saima Saeed