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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
  • Cell:
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Professional Summary

To advance my career in Pharmacy by obtaining experience in various fields of pharmacy practice, while earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree through South College School of Pharmacy.

Licenses
  • Biomedical Research CITI Program Certification November 2013- Present
  • The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care January 2014-Present
  • Delivering MTM Services Certification February 2014-Present
  • APha Immunization Certification December 2012-Present
  • AHA BLS Certification May 2014-Present
  • HIPAA & Privacy March 2013-Present
  • HIPPA & Security March 2013-Present
  • OSHA Blood Bourne Pathogens Training October 2012-Present
  • State of Tennessee pharmacy technician license April 2009-Present
  • PTCB Certified Technician March 2012-Present
Professional Experience
Kroger Pharmacy, 03/2009 to Current
Pharmacy Technician/ Student InternCity, STATE,
  • Work closely with pharmacists and use medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication.
  • Enter new patient profiles and prescriptions into medication input software system.
  • Communicate directly with doctors' offices via telephone and fax.
  • Provide friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Answer and screen phone calls for the staff pharmacist in a friendly, efficient manner.
  • Administered influenza, pneumonia, and Zostavax vaccinations.
  • Respond to drug information inquiries
Panera Bread Café, 10/2008 to 04/2009
CashierCity, STATE,
  • Assisted Customers in a friendly, welcoming, and efficient manner.
  • Trained incoming employees.
Bogie's Delicatessen, 09/2006 to 06/2008
Assistant ManagerCity, STATE,
  • Assisted customers in a friendly, welcoming, and efficient manner.
  • Properly managed cash and credit card sales.
  • Managed evening staff and closed store.
Easy-Way Produce, 02/2004 to 09/2006
Head CashierCity, STATE,
  • Assisted customers in a friendly manner.
  • Properly handled register money and sales.
Education and Training
: Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, Expected in 2015
South College School of Pharmacy - Knoxville, TN
GPA:
  • Current GPA of 3.52
Bachelor of Science: Biology and Spanish, Expected in 2011
University of Memphis - Memphis, TN
GPA:
  • Member of the Honors Program
  • Graduated 3.25 GPA
  • Studied abroad in Costa Rica
High School Diploma: , Expected in 2006
St. Benedict High School - Memphis, TN
GPA:
  • National Honors Society member
  • Spanish National Honors Society member
  • Spanish National Honors Society Officer
  • Graduated 4.0 GPA
Community Service
  • First Baptist Concord Farragut Health Fair-Walgreens Pharmacy (2013)
  • Operation Immunization-Kroger Pharmacy (2013)
  • Healthy Living Expo-Kroger Pharmacy (2013)
  • Police Memorial 5K (2012)
  • Race for the Cure (2010)
  • Cerebral Palsy 5K (2009)
  • St. Benedict Blood Drive (2005-2006)
  • St. Jude Marathon volunteer (2005)
  • Ronald McDonald House volunteer
  • Tornado Clean-up-Jackson, TN (2003)
Academic Awards and Distinctions
  • Student Scholar Award, June 2014
  • 4.0 Society Award, June 2014
  • Dean's List: 4 Quarters
Skills
  • Leadership and motivation: High school Spanish Honors Society officer; high school swim team captain
  • Organization: Great organizational skills, able to stay on task and set priorities
  • Dedication: Hard worker and always eager to learn; able to keep a positive attitude through difficult or high volume workloads
  • Teamwork: Strive to achieve positive relationships with other colleagues to maximize the best possible outcomes
  • Communication: Great communication and active listening skills
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Trauma/Critical Care, 08/2014 to Current
Preceptor, Dr. Dillon Elliot, Pharm.D., Clinical PharmacistKnoxville, TN,
  • Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and documentation in patient charts.
  • Implemented the therapeutic, educational, and monitoring plans and execute appropriate follow-up
  • Applied pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles to assure appropriate drug dosing
  • Demonstrated the appropriate use and interpretation of data from an electronic or hard bound patient chart or medical record
  • Strictly maintained patient confidentiality.
  • Communicated with all staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
  • Collaborated closely with health care professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens by evaluating culture and sensitivity reports daily.
  • Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions based on patient specific factors and made dose adjustment recommendations according to those factors.
Roane Medical Center, 07/2014 to 07/2014
Preceptor: Dr. Ryan Reddick, Pharm.D., Clinical Pharmacy DirectorHarriman , TN,
  • Conducted drug therapy consults with post-MI patients and those in cardiology rehabilitation.
  • Demonstrated the appropriate use and interpretation of data from an electronic or hard bound patient chart or medical record
  • Participated in the health system’s formulary process.
  • Attended pharmacy-related meetings (e.g., P&T, Pharmacy Task Force, etc.).
  • Collaborated closely with health care professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens by participating in daily medical rounds and following culture and sensitivity test results.
  • Dispensed and delivered patient medications to patients throughout the hospital.
  • Worked closely with pharmacists and used medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication.
  • Answered and screened phone calls for the staff pharmacist in a friendly, efficient manner.
  • Strictly maintained patient confidentiality.
  • Provided critical information and advice to patients and their caregivers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage through daily patient consuls.
  • Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions based on patient-specific factors and recommended dose adjustments to account for those factors.
  • Successfully assisted patients with medical issues and provided valuable health care counseling.
  • Appropriately resolved patient issues, complaints and questions.
  • Conducted daily drug utilization reviews, drug interventions and therapy management based on patient-specific factors.
Apple Discount Drugs, 06/2014 to 06/2014
Preceptor: Dr. Jim Axmacher, Pharm.D., Pharmacy OwnerClinton, TN,
  • Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone and fax
  • Evaluated new and refill prescription orders with respect to completeness, legal requirements, indication, dosing, route of administration, patient allergies, potential drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions, and potential drug-disease interactions.
  • Selected appropriate products to dispense according to established laws and protocols.
  • Described and complied with established procedures for handling controlled substances with respect to procurement, inventory/storage requirements, theft/diversion precautions, filing prescriptions, and disposal procedures for expired or partially used products.
  • Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.
  • Extended patient engagement with extra counseling and follow-up adherence calls.
  • Conducted MTM services/ phone calls daily to ensure patients were receiving the best care possible.
  • Verified accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
  • Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality.
  • Labeled all products appropriately, including cautionary and auxiliary labels.
  • Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
  • Advised customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment or health care supplies.
  • Worked with pharmacists to determine proper drug therapy regimens for special populations based on recent guidelines.
Affiliations
  • American Pharmacist Association October 2012-Present
  • Tennessee Pharmacist Association October 2012-Present
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experienc
Walgreens Pharmacy, 11/2013 to
Preceptor: Dr. Alice Farr, Pharm.D., Pharmacy ManagerFarragut , TN,
  • Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Counseled patients on new medications regarding possible side effects and medication directions
  • Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Worked closely with pharmacists and used medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication.
  • Correctly priced and filed prescriptions after they were filled.
  • Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality.
  • Labeled all products appropriately, including cautionary and auxiliary labels prior to dispensing.
  • Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
  • Assisted patients with OTC product recommendations.
CVS Pharmacy, 05/2013 to 07/2013
Preceptor: Dr. Bruce Mitchell, Pharm.D., Pharmacy ManagerFarragut, TN,
  • Worked closely with pharmacists and used medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication.
  • Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
  • Exhibit professional demeanor and integrity when dealing with patients and professionals
  • Observed and participated in activities related to medication therapy management
  • Understood the role and function of the community pharmacy within the health care system
  • Participated in the prescription filling and dispensing process in a community pharmacy
  • Conducted patient interviews to obtain patient information
  • Created patient profiles using information obtained (order entry)
  • Assessed patient health literacy and compliance
  • Performed calculations required to compound, dispense, and administer medications
  • Interacted with pharmacy technicians in the delivery of pharmacy services
  • Administered medications, such as vaccines, when appropriate
  • Observed and understood basic pharmacy operations such as opening the pharmacy, closing the pharmacy, difficult patients, scheduling, inventory management, and billing third parties for pharmacy services
  • Demonstrated and understood professional activities, roles and responsibilities of community involvement in local, state, and national pharmacy organizations
  • Aided in the provision of direct patient care, communicated with other health care professionals, and counseled and communicated with patients
Madison Avenue Pharmacy, 03/2013 to 05/2013
Preceptor: Jeff Wolfenden, Pharm.D., Pharmacy OwnerAthens, TN,
  • Accurately recorded compounded products and prepared appropriate labels.
  • Verified accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests.
  • Understood the role and function of the community pharmacy within the health care system
  • Understood and participated in the prescription filling and dispensing process in a community pharmacy
  • Participated in educational offerings designed to benefit the health of the general public
  • Performed calculations required to compound, dispense, and administer medications
  • Prepared and compounded extemporaneous preparations
  • Maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, including department cleanliness.
  • Interacted with pharmacy technicians in the delivery of pharmacy services
  • Explained and demonstrated how to use various dosage forms
  • Observed and understood basic pharmacy operations such as opening the pharmacy, closing the pharmacy, difficult patients, scheduling, inventory management, and billing third parties for pharmacy services
  • Demonstrated and understood professional activities, roles and responsibilities of community involvement in local, state, and national pharmacy organizations
  • Aided in the provision of direct patient care, communicate with other health care professionals, and counsel and communicate with patients
  • Developed knowledge, skills and attitudes that complement the didactic portion of the Doctor of Pharmacy program
  • Developed a personal perspective regarding the social and economic challenges to development and maintenance of a patient-centered pharmacy practice
  • Developed communication and social interactive skills, critical problem-solving skills, and a sense of professionalism, responsibility and accountability with regards to the practice of patient centered-care.
Fort Loudoun Medical Center, 2013 to 02/2013
Preceptor: Dr. David Smaron, Pharm.D., Director of PharmacyLenoir City, TN,
  • Dispensed and delivered patient medications to patients throughout the hospital.
  • Worked closely with pharmacists and used medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication.
  • Answered and screened phone calls for the staff pharmacist in a friendly, efficient manner.
  • Accurately pulled medications from the shelves for Pyxis replenishment and delivered them to the various patient care areas.
  • Maintained proper compliance logs, including for refrigerator temperatures and IV hood maintenance.
  • Shadowed nurses, physician assistants, and doctors on numerous occasions to become familiar with hospital practice.
  • Developed written and oral communication skills following all appropriate referencing procedures when communicating with patients and health care providers
  • Assessed patient literacy and health compliance
  • Prepared and compounded extemporaneous preparations and sterile products
  • Documented interventions in patient records in a concise, organized format that allows readers to have a clear understanding of the content
  • Exhibited professional demeanor and integrity when dealing patients and professionals
  • Explained the applicability of local and federal regulations as they pertain to an institutional pharmacy and review license requirements
  • Understood basic operational logistics including role/responsibilities of technicians, pharmacists and management
  • Understood proper drug storage and handling
  • Provided detailed description of processing and dispensing of controlled substances in accordance with established policy and procedure as well as other new medication orders
  • Understood the process of inventory management and purchasing including ordering, receiving and returning merchandise
  • Verified medication orders for amount per dose, appropriate route, frequency and duration of therapy and expose the student to the appropriate health care practitioner(s) for clarification of orders when necessary
  • Became familiar with patient medical records and contents of each section
  • Performed calculations required to compound, dispense, and/or administer medications
Interests
  • Boating/Water skiing, running, swimming
  • Attending University of TN football games
  • Spending time with family, traveling to see family

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School Attended

  • South College School of Pharmacy
  • University of Memphis
  • St. Benedict High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Kroger Pharmacy
  • Panera Bread Café
  • Bogie's Delicatessen
  • Easy-Way Produce

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science
  • High School Diploma

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