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COMMUNITY PHARMACIST
Summary

Hardworking and reliable Pharmacist with strong ability in Immunization and Patient Counseling. Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Resourceful Pharmacist with 20 years' experience in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals.

Skills
  • Immunizer for 10 years
  • Supervising technicians
  • Dispensing medicines
  • Patient Counseling
  • Compounding abilities
  • Dosing recommendations
  • Proper drug storage understanding
  • Employee training
  • Calculating drug doses
  • Interpreting prescription orders
  • Prioritizing
  • Drug interaction understanding
  • Overseeing pharmacy operations
  • Multitasking
  • Drug recall monitoring
  • MTM experience
Education and Training
Creighton University | City, StateDoctorate Degree in Pharmacy 05/1999
Creighton University | City, StateBachelor of Science in Biology 05/1995
Experience
Company Name | City, StateCommunity Pharmacist10/2020 - Current
  • Work Per Diem at multiple locations in Kansas and Missouri.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dosing and medication storage.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
  • Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
  • Communicated with physicians to prevent harmful drug interactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
Company Name | City, StateCommunity Pharmacist10/2006 - 04/2020
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Administered vaccines per protocol and prescription.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
  • Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
  • Communicated with physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
  • Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
  • Reached out to doctors and healthcare providers to inquire about orders.
  • Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
  • Filled as many as 4000 or more prescriptions every week.
  • Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
  • Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency.
  • Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
  • Supervised 4+ technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
Company Name | City, StateCommunity Pharmacist09/1999 - 08/2006
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
  • Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before dispensing to patients.
  • Supervised 4 + pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
  • Provided review, processing, filling, and dispensing of 500+ prescriptions daily.
  • Efficiently answered multi-line phone and processed high volume of order requests from nurses, doctors and pharmacists.
  • Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use.
  • Interpreted and evaluated validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions.
  • Communicated with all customers and staff in pleasant and professional manner.
  • Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency.
  • Communicated with physicians to prevent harmful drug interactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
Certifications
  • Kansas and Missouri Pharmacist License.
  • APhA Certification in Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery System.
  • CPR Certified
  • NABP approved for COVID for Emergencies as a Pharmacist in: AL, AZ, DC, ID, IA, LH, MA, OR, TX, SD, VA, WV
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School Attended

  • Creighton University

Job Titles Held:

  • Community Pharmacist

Degrees

  • Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy
    Bachelor of Science in Biology

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