The document provides a summary of Manjula Sonti's qualifications and experience as a licensed pharmacist. She has over 16 years of experience in retail and hospital pharmacy settings. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Health Informatics. Her experience includes managing pharmacy staff and inventory, dispensing and compounding prescriptions, educating patients, and interacting with insurance providers. She has demonstrated leadership, strong communication skills, and a track record of providing quality patient care.

1. MANJULA SONTI, R.Ph.
23 Cobbler Road, Mansfield, MA 02048
508-337-2950 (H), 508-981-8956 (C), E-mail: mmsonti@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Hardworking and enthusiastic professional seeking a challenging position in retail/hospital /long
term care settings or pharmaceutical industry that provides professional career growth.
SUMMARY
Licensed pharmacist in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with sixteen years of experience
providing top-notch pharmacy services in retail and hospital settings. Published several papers in
National and international journals. Outstanding interpersonal skills with a track record of
establishing positive relationships with customers, pharmaceutical representatives/manufacturers,
medical professionals, and insurance providers. Demonstrated leadership abilities in training and
managing diverse teams of interns and pharmacy technicians. Consistently provided quality
patient care along with fast and accurate medication dispensing.
EDUCATION & LICENSES
 Candidate for Master of Science, Health Informatics, Northeastern University, Boston,
MA (2017)
 APhA Certified Immunizing Pharmacist (2012)
 Introduction to Health Informatics course, University of California, Davis, CA (2012)
 Certified in CPR, (2012)
 Licensed Pharmacist, Massachusetts (2009)
 Courses at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, MA (2003)
 Licensed Pharmacist, Rhode Island (1998)
 Bachelor of Pharmacy, Gulbarga, India (1994)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Staff Pharmacist (2013-Present)
CVS Caremark
Staff Pharmacist (2010 - 2011)
Wal-mart Pharmacy, Woonsocket, RI
Part time Clinical Pharmacist (2010)
Arbour Fuller Hospital, South Attleboro, MA
Staff & Floater Pharmacist (1998 - 2010)
Rite-Aid Pharmacy, Providence, RI
Work Experience
 Manage ancillary staff in fulfilling more than 1,500 - 2,000 prescriptions weekly. Consult
with physicians and patients with regard to medication dosage, drug interactions, medical
equipment, disease management and potential side effects of prescription and OTC
medications.
 Dispense and compound prescriptions, and maintain accurate patient records, dosing
information and directions for use.
 Educate patients about the drug that was being dispensed and answer questions about the
makeup of over the counter medications

2.  Interact with insurance providers concerning billing/reimbursement issues. Keep abreast
of new developments within the pharmaceutical industry.
 Several years of experience in reviewing prior authorizations and giving suggestions to
doctors. Working with doctors in evaluation of medication exception requests.
 Received excellent reviews for organizing and managing the Pharmacy Store.
 Making recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and medical/facility staff
as appropriate. Working with patient medical information to conduct Drug Utilization
Review (DUR) on all prescriptions and reviewing clinical edits to ensure there is no
adverse drug interactions.
 Worked in reconciling Controlled Substances Log(s) with inventory on hand and
prescriptions dispensed to comply with state and federal regulations. Demonstrated great
attention to details.
 Working with Pharmacy Manager to ensure that implementation of cost containment
strategies occurs on all dispensing and procurement activities.
 Providing clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns
initiated by multi-disciplinary health care providers.
 Collaborating with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support.
 Obtaining and maintaining all required documentation in accordance with federal and
state regulatory agencies.
 Implementing policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and
use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.
 Assisting staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of
procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs.
 Supervising the pharmacy technicians, interns, and other support personnel.
Pharmacy Intern: Rite Aid Pharmacy, Derry, NH (1997 – 1998)
Pharmacy Technician: Rite Aid Pharmacy, Derry, NH (1996 – 1997)
Research Assistant: The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME (1995 – 1996)
 Responsible for two projects resulting in 3 publications in international journals
 Demonstrated excellent written skills by publishing papers in prestigious international
journals like Genetics.
 Managed and maintained a laboratory and supervised a high school student
Interpersonal skills
 Demonstrated excellent communication skills through my interaction and establishment
of excellent relationship with Physicians, Nurses, Patients, other Pharmacists, and third
party organizations
 Received excellent reviews from customers
HONORS & AWARDS
 Associate of the Quarter Award for excellent job performance
 Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination committee Certificate (by NABP), 1997 (97%)
 Academic Excellence, College of Pharmacy (1st
rank in University for 3 years)
U.S Citizen