Discover Farhana’s career journey as a senior specialty pharmacist at Northwell Health’s Vivo Health Pharmacy

Sep 30, 2025/in Featured Articles, Pharmacy /by mperlman

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Discover Farhana’s career journey as a senior specialty pharmacist at Northwell Health’s Vivo Health Pharmacy

Throughout her time at Northwell, Farhana Khalid has received guidance, mentorship and opportunities to take on new challenges, which have been instrumental in her professional growth. Read on to learn more about Farhana, who grew her career from specialty pharmacist to senior specialty pharmacist at Northwell Health’s Vivo Health Pharmacy.

Farhana began her career with us in 2018 as a specialty pharmacist at Northwell’s Vivo Health Pharmacy, located in the Center for Advanced Medicine (CFAM) in New Hyde Park, New York. There, she was able to hone her skills in oncology and transplant — managing medication for patients with chronic or rare diseases, providing education on treatments and addressing side effects of medications. Farhana also collaborated with her colleagues to navigate prior authorizations and served as a patient advocate to ensure seamless, accessible and specialized care for patients, thereby enhancing their experience.

During her time as a specialty pharmacist, Farhana was supported by Northwell in her pursuit of specialized certifications. After passing the Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) exam in 2021, she began working as a certified specialty pharmacist at Vivo Health Pharmacy at CFAM. In this role, Farhana assisted patients in managing their medications, ensured that they understood their treatments and any potential side effects, and also served as a patient advocate striving for the best possible health outcomes. Mastering this position led to her promotion to senior specialty pharmacist this year at CFAM.

As a senior specialty pharmacist, Farhana guides and supervises a team of pharmacists and their daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery. She performs all the duties she did as a certified pharmacist but also participates in additional programs that continue to drive quality and excellence in patient care within the pharmacy. Reflecting on her current position, Farhana shared that it is most rewarding for her to see her patients achieve their health goals and overcome challenges. “I enjoy working closely with patients, healthcare providers and my team to provide personalized patient care and support. I love that I can make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives as a senior specialty pharmacist.”

Farhana is proud of her achievements during her time at Northwell, especially her career progression and the opportunity to become certified and develop leadership and mentorship skills. “My team members have come to seek my guidance and mentorship, which is both humbling and rewarding,” said Farhana. As a mentor for others in specialty pharmacy, she offers advice to those looking to grow their career, “Throughout my time at Northwell, I have embraced opportunities for learning, building strong relationships and staying adaptable to advance my career. I encourage new team members to stay curious, look for growth opportunities and don’t be afraid to ask questions or take on new challenges.”

Discover a career well cared for with our Vivo Health Pharmacy team and learn more about opportunities with Northwell Health today.

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From an associate maintenance mechanic, to maintenance mechanic, to HVAC mechanic, to supervisor of facilities management, discover a rewarding career path in facilities and support services at Northwell Health.

Sep 29, 2025/in Career Paths /by ezumbach

From an associate maintenance mechanic, to maintenance mechanic, to HVAC mechanic, to supervisor of facilities management, discover a rewarding career path in facilities and support services at Northwell Health.

Are you interested in growing your career in facilities and support services at Northwell Health? Our team members can advance their careers through various personal and professional resources and development programs. This includes on the job training, continuing education opportunities through our Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI) and more.

Below, you can explore one of the many ways you can grow your career from an associate maintenance mechanic to a supervisor in facilities management. For the complete job profiles of each role, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or click the link below to get started on this career journey. Discover a career well cared for at Northwell today.

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Associate Maintenance Mechanic

Associate maintenance mechanics performs and assist in skilled and semiskilled work in several crafts and repairs, including carpentry, electrical and plumbing.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Requires zero to three (0-3) years of technical experience.

As you transition from an associate maintenance mechanic to a maintenance mechanic, you can continue broadening your technical experience in fields such as carpentry, electrical and plumbing.

Maintenance Mechanic
Maintenance mechanics perform skilled and semiskilled work in several crafts and repairs, including carpentry, electrical and plumbing.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
One to three (1-3) years of technical experience is required.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Ability to use tools related to the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and mechanical trades. Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.

While you continue on your career path from maintenance mechanic to HVAC mechanic, you will continue advancing your skills in facilities and support services and also gaining experience in leadership.

HVAC Mechanic
HVAC mechanics assist in performing senior functions in air conditioning shop including, control of heating, air conditioning, ventilation and automated alarm systems.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
One to three (1-3) years of technical experience is required.

As you transition from an HVAC mechanic to a supervisor of facilities management, you will continue to leverage your skills in facilities management and leadership.

Supervisor, Facilities Management
The supervisor of facilities management supervises and evaluates vendors, construction, installations, repairs and maintenance of all facility structures, systems and equipment. Often serves as the immediate point-of-contact for facilities.

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.
Four to six (4-6) years of relevant experience and zero to two (0-2) years of leadership or management experience is required.

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A career driven by continuous learning in retail pharmacy

Sep 09, 2025/in Featured Articles, Pharmacy /by mperlman

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A career driven by continuous learning in retail pharmacy

Northwell’s pharmacy team members at Vivo Health Pharmacy, our retail pharmacy, are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and communities. Read on to learn more about Tim Barclay, one of Northwell’s Truly Ambitious associate clinical educators for Vivo Health Pharmacy.

Tim began his career journey at Northwell Health in 2018 as a pharmacy technician for Vivo Health Pharmacy at Lenox Hill Hospital. As a pharmacy technician, Tim focused on understanding our patients’ needs, answering their questions and providing support by working closely with their care teams.

This led Tim to transition into the role of lead pharmacy technician for the same Northwell site in 2020. In this position, he led and guided the pharmacy technicians. He also assisted in preparation, dispensing, manufacturing and repacking of medications while maintaining records, reports and ensuring workstations had sufficient inventories. Tim built strong relationships with his colleagues and other teams alike in his role. “I thrive in Vivo’s collaborative and supportive environment. My creativity is encouraged in my work on impactful projects that contribute to providing the best patient care possible,” said Tim.

Since joining Northwell, Tim has been grateful for the tools and opportunities he has received to grow in his career. “Northwell’s commitment to employee development is exceptional. I have leveraged their tuition reimbursement program to pursue my MBA, earned an Epic certification to become an Epic credentialed trainer, and utilized enrichment courses, which have been instrumental in improving my skills and creating opportunities for professional growth,” said Tim. These resources led Tim to his current role as an associate clinical educator for Vivo Health Pharmacy in Enterprise Management, where he is responsible for optimizing training across all Vivo locations by developing resources for new initiatives, system upgrades and workflows.

When asked about his favorite part of his current role, Tim shared he finds it meaningful to train team members. “It is very rewarding to collaborate with Vivo Health’s leadership to help train and create more opportunities for pharmacy technicians to succeed, mirroring my own career journey,” said Tim.

Discover a rewarding retail pharmacy career with Northwell’s Vivo Health Pharmacy team today.

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