Resourceful Pharmacist with [Number] 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
Controlled drug logging
Patient education
Calculating doses
Recall monitoring
Supervising technicians
Dispensing medicines
Monthly narcotic inventories
Overseeing pharmacy operations
FDA regulations
Delegating assignments
Compounding abilities
Administering vaccines
Verifying inventory
Sales skills
Drug interaction understanding
Interpreting orders
Experience
07/2013 to 12/2017
Floater PharmacistWilliams Bros. Health Care – Loogootee, IN,
Answered patient questions and data requests.
Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
Administered flu shots and shingles vaccines and injections per customer covenience to assist customers with medical needs.
Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling to provide final verification of prescription.
Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
02/2007 to 12/2012
Retail Staff PharmacistBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Newton Lower Falls, MA,
Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
Answered patient questions and data requests.
Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling to provide final verification of prescription.
Prepared medications based on physician orders.
Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
05/2006 to 02/2007
Staff PharmacistB. Braun Medical Inc. – Chicago, IL,
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.
Processed and labeled prescriptions with proper data and directions for use.
Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
Verified accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests.
Verified patient data and billing information.
Communicated with all customers and staff in pleasant and professional manner.
Proficiently processed and dispensed written, oral and electronic prescriptions.
Achieved and maintained customer satisfaction and retention by [Action] and [Action].
Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1976
Bachelor of Science: Biology Major, Chemistry Minor NWOSU - Alva, OK GPA:
Expected in 12/1993
Bachelor of Science: Pharmacy OU College of Pharmacy - Oklahoma City, OK GPA:
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