Ayesha Ishaq

Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization · Cvs Specialty

pharmacist Columbia, MD NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
4 years
since Jul 2022
Gender
Female

Experience

Clinical Pharmacist Prior AuthorizationCurrent
Cvs Specialty
Since Jul 2022 · 4 years · Columbia, MD

Education

University Of Maryland School Of Pharmacy
Doctorates
2017 – 2021
Howard Community College
2014 – 2017

Skills

Leadership Community Pharmacy Hospital Pharmacy Medication Safety Skilled Multi Tasker Medication Reconciliation Epic Systems Pharmacotherapy Retail Cultural Diversity Direct Patient Care Microsoft Powerpoint Electronic Medical Record Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Communication Healthcare Pharmacy Automation Medication Adherence Medication Therapy Management Pharmacovigilance Patient Education Microsoft Office Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Pharmaceutical Care Time Management Microsoft Outlook Customer Service Pharmacy Benefit Management Teamwork Project Management Pharmacy Practice Patient Counseling Research Problem Solving Easily Adaptable Disease Management Organization Skills

About Cvs Specialty

Industry
Manufacturing
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+

Professional Overview

Ayesha Ishaq is a Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization, currently affiliated with Cvs Specialty, based in Columbia, MD. As a pharmacist, Ishaq contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Columbia, MD. They have been with Cvs Specialty for 4 years. Ishaq holds academic credentials, including Doctorates, from University Of Maryland School Of Pharmacy and Howard Community College. Core competencies include Leadership, Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Medication Safety, Skilled Multi Tasker. Cvs Specialty operates in the Manufacturing sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Columbia, MD healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Ayesha Ishaq is one of them.
  • 1,513 pharmacists are based in MD (out of 29,095 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 293 contacts at Cvs Specialty are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in MD: $116,000 – $175,000 (median $143,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in MD: Cvs Health (94), Walgreens (58), Johns Hopkins Hospital (35).
  • 4% of pharmacists in MD hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 75% of pharmacists in MD have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ayesha Ishaq located?

Ayesha Ishaq is based in Columbia, MD. They are currently affiliated with Cvs Specialty.

What is Ayesha Ishaq's specialty?

Ayesha Ishaq specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization.

Where does Ayesha Ishaq currently work?

Ayesha Ishaq currently works at Cvs Specialty. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Ayesha Ishaq's educational background?

Ayesha Ishaq attended University Of Maryland School Of Pharmacy and Howard Community College.

How do I contact Ayesha Ishaq for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a pharmacist?

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in MD?

pharmacists in MD typically earn $116,000 to $175,000 annually, with a median of $143,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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