Sameer Iqbal
@sameeriqbal
Patient-focused PharmD pharmacist delivering safe medication therapy and patient-centered care.
What I'm looking for
I am a recent PharmD graduate with hands-on clinical training across psychiatry, emergency medicine, toxicology, ambulatory care, managed care, and community pharmacy rotations.
I hold a Connecticut Pharmacist License (approved May 2024) and have experience providing immunizations, medication reconciliation, medication therapy management, and patient counseling in hospital and community settings.
My rotations included work at Yale New Haven Hospital, UConn Health, Hartford Hospital, and multiple outpatient and managed-care sites where I collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize therapeutic outcomes and implement medication safety initiatives.
I am detail-oriented, proficient with pharmacy software and Microsoft Office, bilingual (English and Tamil), and committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care and improving patient outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Floater Pharmacist
Stop & Shop Pharmacy
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Prepare and dispense prescription medications, provide immunizations, and conduct patient consultations while overseeing pharmacy inventory and ensuring medication safety and regulatory compliance.
Snow Plow Operator
Private Snow Plowing Firm
Dec 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)
Operated snow plowing equipment to clear residential driveways during storms, managing scheduling and service delivery for community residents.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
Dec 2020 - Apr 2024 (3 years 4 months)
Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescriptions, supported immunization documentation, and engaged in patient interactions to collect health information and provide supervised counseling.
Pharmacy Intern
Bridgeport Hospital
Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 (1 month)
Assessed patient medication histories, supported medication reconciliation, and participated in workflow improvement projects to enhance hospital pharmacy efficiency.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 (1 month)
Interpreted prescription orders, administered vaccines, and managed prescription labeling and insurance communications to ensure accurate dispensing and patient care.
Picked and packed customer grocery orders, maintained store inventory and hygiene, and prepared orders for shipment to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
Casual Stocker
Aldi
May 2019 - Sep 2019 (4 months)
Stocked shelves, maintained inventory and store hygiene, and assisted with customer requests to support store operations during peak periods.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Activities and societies: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences including rotations at Yale New Haven Hospital, UConn Health, Hartford Hospital, Hospital for Special Care, St. Francis Hospital, Burgdorf Clinic, ProHealth Physicians, Big Y Pharmacy, Integrated Care Partners.
Completed Doctor of Pharmacy with advanced clinical rotations across psychiatry, emergency medicine, toxicology, health systems, and ambulatory care culminating in May 2024.
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy Studies
Activities and societies: Introductory Pharmacy Experience (IPPE) placements and immunization clinic experience; Dean's List recognitions.
Earned Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies, completed May 2022 with coursework supporting pharmacy practice and patient care.
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