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Milena Balazy

@milenabalazy

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Clinical pharmacist specializing in inpatient medication safety and pharmacokinetic dosing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a clinical pharmacist role where I can strengthen inpatient medication safety, lead pharmacokinetic and medication-reconciliation work, collaborate closely with physicians and nurses, and keep improving through structured protocols and professional development.

I’m a Pharm.D. trained clinical pharmacist with an M.S. in Global Medicine from USC. From my residency and APPEs onward, I’ve focused on safe, evidence-based medication management—especially where timing, dosing, and coordination truly matter.

During my PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, I completed 12-month-long acute care inpatient rotations across areas including Antimicrobial Stewardship, Adult Internal Medicine, Neonatal Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Oncology, and Medication Safety. I also completed a residency project—“Documentation Optimization in Capturing Clinical Pharmacist Productivity”—and presented at the Western States Conference.

In my current roles, I verify medication orders for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications before dispensing, and I ensure safe processing and verification of inpatient medications and parenteral admixtures. I work across ICU/Oncology/Internal Medicine/ED shifts, support USP795/USP800 aseptic testing, use EPIC, perform medication reconciliation, and coordinate closely with physicians and nurses—while overseeing technicians/interns to manage workflow. I’m also comfortable with high-alert medication monitoring and protocol-driven pharmacokinetic management (including renal dose adjustments, IV/PO conversions, and therapies like Heparin/Warfarin and TPN).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Clinical Pharmacist

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Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Verified medication orders for appropriate dosage, interactions, allergies, and contraindications prior to dispensing. Processed inpatient medications and parenteral admixtures, supported hazardous and non-hazardous aseptic workflows (USP 800/795), and coordinated medication reconciliation and care with physicians and nursing teams.

Medication Reconciliation Drug Interaction Allergy Screening Parenteral Admixture Verification TPN Heparin Warfarin Protocols USP 800 795 Aseptic Safety Renal Dose Adjustment IV PO Conversions

Clinical Pharmacist

Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 (11 months)

Managed pharmacokinetic collaborative drug therapy management protocols, including dose adjustments, laboratory test ordering, and therapeutic effectiveness monitoring. Overseen inpatient medication processing for high-alert therapies and coordinated medication care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.

Pharmacokinetic Protocol Management High Alert Medication Oversight Parenteral Admixture Safety Lab Tests Heparin Warfarin Monitoring Renal Dose Adjustment IV PO Conversions

Intern Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

May 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Reviewed, processed, and monitored physician orders and patient profiles, including transitions-of-care medication reconciliations. Provided discharge counseling for heart failure and anticoagulation patients and supported research/quality improvement by monitoring and acting on medication and lab-related measures.

Medication Reconciliation Medication Therapy Management Heart Failure Counseling Anticoagulation Counseling Quality Improvement Patient Education

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Completed 12-month acute-care inpatient rotations across antimicrobial stewardship, administration/informatics, adult internal medicine, neonatal intensive care, emergency department, oncology, and ICU settings. Performed medication reconciliation, verified medication orders and parenteral admixtures, supported code responses as part of the interdisciplinary team, and contributed to medication saf

Acute Care Clinical Rotations Medication Reconciliation Pharmacokinetic And Renal Dosing IV PO Conversions Parenteral Admixture Safety ICU ED Code Team Support USP 800 795 Aseptic Support

Intern Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 (5 months)

Interpreted and evaluated prescription orders for therapeutic appropriateness and cost-effectiveness while obtaining medication histories and relevant laboratory results. Counseled patients, filled and processed prescriptions, administered immunizations, and coordinated prescription transfers with prescribers and insurance providers.

Medication History Patient Counseling Immunization Administration Interfacing With Prescribers Insurers

Intern Pharmacist

Adventist White Memorial Hospital

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Processed prescriptions, dispensed medications, and compounded IV solutions in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. Monitored drug therapy, identified and documented medication safety issues for pharmacist medical review, and supported antibiotics stewardship/pain rounds and pharmacy operations including intern/technician training.

Prescription processing IV Compounding Clinical Round Support Antibiotics Stewardship Support Pain Rounds Support