Sarah Ashraf
Bolingbrook
Summary
Licensed Pharmacist with a strong foundation in retail and community pharmacy practice and supplemental experience in managed care prior authorization. Experienced in patient counseling, immunizations, medication therapy management (MTM), prescription verification, and formulary interpretation. Adept at applying clinical guidelines, ensuring regulatory compliance, and meeting productivity and quality expectations across patient-facing and administrative roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floater Pharmacist
Walgreens
Romeoville, IL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- - Dispensed and verified prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy settings
- - Performed MTM services and comprehensive medication reviews
- - Administered immunizations including COVID-19, Influenza, Shingles, Pneumococcal, and Tdap
- - Educated patients on OTC medications and proper use of medical devices
Staff Pharmacist
First Family Pharmacy
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- - Verified 250+ prescriptions daily while ensuring state and federal regulatory compliance
- - Provided patient counseling on adherence, side effects, and medication safety
- - Managed inventory, medication recalls, and technician training to improve workflow efficiency
Staff Pharmacist
Scripts RX / Quire RX Pharmacy
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 12.2020
- - Managed specialty medication prescriptions across chronic disease states
- - Processed prescriptions via phone, fax, e-script, and electronic platforms
- - Utilized patient assistance programs to improve medication affordability
- - Performed final clinical medication reviews prior to dispensing
Staff Pharmacist
First Family Pharmacy
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 08.2020
- - Led pharmacy technicians in a fast-paced retail environment
- - Maintained inventory accuracy and acted promptly on medication recalls
- - Delivered consistent, compassionate medication counseling to patients
Prior Authorization Pharmacist (Remote)
OptumRx
08.2025 - 2025
- - Conducted clinical prior authorization reviews for Medicare Part D members per CMS and plan criteria.
- - Evaluated prescriber documentation for medical necessity, coverage eligibility, and formulary compliance
- - Applied evidence-based guidelines to approve, deny, or request additional information
- - Documented determinations accurately to meet audit, quality, and turnaround benchmarks
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - undefined
Midwestern University Chicago
01.2018
Bachelor of Health Science - undefined
Benedictine University
01.2010
Skills
- Retail & Community Pharmacy Operations
- Prescription Verification
- Patient Counseling
- Immunizations
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
- Inventory Management
- Formulary Interpretation
- Prior Authorization
- Regulatory Compliance
- EPS
- Mirixa & Outcomes
- EHR Systems
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist, Illinois
- APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
- CPR & AED Certified
Timeline
Prior Authorization Pharmacist (Remote)
OptumRx
08.2025 - 2025
Floater Pharmacist
Walgreens
01.2022 - 01.2023
Staff Pharmacist
First Family Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2022
Staff Pharmacist
Scripts RX / Quire RX Pharmacy
01.2020 - 12.2020
Staff Pharmacist
First Family Pharmacy
08.2019 - 08.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - undefined
Midwestern University Chicago
Bachelor of Health Science - undefined
Benedictine University