Engi Kaba
McLeansville
Summary
Dynamic Retail Pharmacy Manager with extensive experience at CVS Pharmacy, excelling in medication dispensing and patient counseling. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and training staff, enhancing operational efficiency and patient safety. Committed to fostering a knowledgeable workforce while driving community health initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy staff on best practices and customer service excellence.
- Implemented workflow improvements enhancing prescription processing efficiency and accuracy.
Retail Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care through medication management.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed training programs for new employees, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Led community outreach programs promoting health awareness and medication safety initiatives.
Retail Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Dispensed medications accurately while ensuring compliance with legal and safety regulations.
- Provided patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, and interactions.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain optimal stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
- Assisted in training new staff on pharmacy procedures and software systems.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately to ensure patient safety.
- Conducted medication inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing wastage.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects to enhance compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to resolve prescription-related issues efficiently.
Pharmacy Intern
Sanofi Pasteur
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Created research and development presentations for specialty medications treating rare autoimmune diseases.
- Collected patient data and personal stories of patients living with autoimmune diseases.
- Created projections and visual data of how new developing medications would impact the population.
Pharmacy Intern
Inman Pharmacy
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Dispensed and created pill packs for older patients.
- Organized delivery services for patients.
- Communicated with providers to optimize treatment regimen.
- Upheld regulatory standards in regards to control substances.
Pharmacy Intern
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Created Nicotine Cessation Therapy pamphlets to use at pharmacy retail level.
- Assisted pharmacists in counseling and dispensing medications.
Pharmacy Intern
Brigham and Women Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Attended rounds with inter-professional teams to optimize inpatient treatment.
- Calculated inpatient vancomycin and digoxin dosing.
- Created presentations regarding Alzheimer’s disease and gaps in treatment.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Processed and dispensed medications accurately, ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Educated patients on medication usage, enhancing adherence and understanding of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to resolve prescription issues and optimize patient care.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, MA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05.2018
High School Diploma -
Westhill High School
Stamford, CT06.2014
Skills
- Prescription verification
- Professional ethics
- Medication dispensing
- Employee scheduling
- Patient counseling
- Workflow optimization
- Budgeting and finance
- Direct patient care
- Patient safety
- Drug safety
- Training and mentoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Operations management
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- APHA Immunization
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Retail Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
04.2025 - Current
Retail Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
12.2023 - 03.2025
Retail Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
02.2023 - 10.2024
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
06.2022 - 09.2022
Pharmacy Intern
Sanofi Pasteur
01.2022 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Intern
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
07.2021 - 08.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Brigham and Women Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Inman Pharmacy
04.2019 - 12.2021
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2016 - 08.2019
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Bridgeport
High School Diploma -
Westhill High School