Mai Fouad Abd El Azim
Head Of Pharmacy Department In Al Salab Specialized Hosital
Masr El Gedida
Summary
Experienced licensed clinical pharmacist with a clinical pharmacy degree and a strong background in providing exceptional patient care in high-volume facilities. Integral member of the primary healthcare team, consistently delivering top-quality service to over 50 critical patients daily. Known for building positive relationships with customers, pharmaceutical representatives/manufacturers, medical professionals, healthcare organizations, and insurance providers, showcasing outstanding interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4022
4022
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Clinical & In-Patient Pharmacy
El Sallab Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
- Authorized Personnel for Medication Requests
Egyptian Drug Authority.
- Responsible for submitting and managing medication requests to the Egyptian Drug Authority.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and guidelines set forth by the authority.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure timely procurement of essential medications.
- Maintained accurate records of all requests and communications with the authority. - Providing doctors with information regarding nutritional status of infants
- Dispensing medications
- Checking for drug interactions
- Ordering drugs from vendors
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Lecturer
Central Administration for Pharmaceutical Affairs
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Lectured pharmacists on clinical nutrition and how to implement clinical nutrition aspects in clinical rounds
- Lectured and guided pharmacists on the requirements to open and operate total parenteral nutrition units
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world cases into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
Clinical Nutrition Pharmacist
Al Mahd Hospital for Premature Infants and Newborn
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Nutrition consultations
- Nutrition care plan's implementation and monitoring
- Preparation of the sterile, stable, and compatible PN admixtures to the patients
- Compounding of PN and are responsible for the logistical aspects and integrity of the PN product lines
- Confirming or modifying the daily amounts of calories provided
- Adjusting electrolyte additives in PN
- The oversight of the order-writing process
- Monitoring neonatal PN
- Educated patients & nurses about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Senior Clinical Nutrition Pharmacist
Mansheyet El Bakry Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Preparing total parenteral nutrition solutions
- Educating new pharmacists of the quality control and infection control procedures necessary to ensure the appropriateness of the final product
- Managing pharmacy inventory and order new stock
- Implemented quality assurance procedures to increase accuracy
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Managed high volume of preparations daily while maintaining excellent patient care and attention to detail.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
Senior Pharmacist & Chemotherapy Pharmacist
Cleopatra Hospitals (Cairo Specialised Hospital)
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Revised and prepared chemotherapy doses for cancer patients and maintained patient profiles, inventories, pharmacy files and other records
- Supervised the pharmacy staff to ensure proper order entry, workflow, security of the pharmacy area, and adherence to delivery schedules
- Checked for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders, and reviewed content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labelling
- Mentored junior pharmacists to develop their clinical skills, fostering a supportive learning environment within the pharmacy team.
- Optimized inventory management to reduce waste and ensure timely availability of essential medications.
Pharmacist
El Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Community pharmacist responsible for dispensing medications and offering information to patients regarding dosage, side effects, drug interaction, and appropriate storage practices
Pharmacist
Kobry El Kobba Military Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
Pharmacist
El Ezaby Pharmacies
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
Education
CLINICAL PHARMACY BACHELOR DEGREE -
CAIRO UNIVERSITY
05-2013
HIGH SCHOOL AMERICAN DIPLOMA -
Future Window International School
Saudi Arabia06-2028
Skills
Evaluate and document clinical responses to medications
Provide appropriate medication information
Details oriented
Identify, prevent, and resolve medication related problems
Consult with team members and physicians
Knowledge of medication and medicine interactions
Ability to balance research and teaching responsibilities with patient care
Certification
Completed attendance of the 18th annual scientific meeting of the Egyptian hypertension society.
Other Skills
Native, Fluent, Microsoft Office - Word, Microsoft Office - PowerPoint, Microsoft Office - Excel
Timeline
Head of Clinical & In-Patient Pharmacy
El Sallab Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Lecturer
Central Administration for Pharmaceutical Affairs
01.2019 - 12.2020
Clinical Nutrition Pharmacist
Al Mahd Hospital for Premature Infants and Newborn
01.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Clinical Nutrition Pharmacist
Mansheyet El Bakry Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2020
Senior Pharmacist & Chemotherapy Pharmacist
Cleopatra Hospitals (Cairo Specialised Hospital)
01.2016 - 12.2017
Pharmacist
El Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2016
Pharmacist
Kobry El Kobba Military Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2015
Pharmacist
El Ezaby Pharmacies
01.2013 - 12.2014
CLINICAL PHARMACY BACHELOR DEGREE -
CAIRO UNIVERSITY
HIGH SCHOOL AMERICAN DIPLOMA -
Future Window International School