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PHARMACIST
Summary

Dynamic Pharmacist with expertise working within hospitals, clinics and community pharmacies. Driven and customer service-oriented in coordinating with various medical and pharmacy personnel to properly dispense medications while eliminating drug interaction concerns. Proven track record in working closely with patients to educate and inform of medication use and information. Resourceful Pharmacist with 46 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
  • Dispensing medicines
  • Recall monitoring
  • Overseeing pharmacy operations
  • Compounding abilities
  • Verifying inventory
  • Hydration fluids
  • Controlled drug log
  • Drug interaction understanding
  • Delegating assignments
  • Monthly narcotic inventories
  • Calculating doses
  • Supervising technicians
  • Interpreting orders
  • Proper storage understanding
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Hematology and oncology knowledge
  • Dosing recommendations
  • Medication dispensing
  • Employee training
  • Documentation abilities
  • Improving processes
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Profitability understanding
  • Safety awareness
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Resolving complaints
  • Supply ordering
Experience
Company NameJanuary 2006 to July 2020Pharmacist
City, State
  • Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
  • Reviewed and monitored patient medication files and lab data in hospital setting.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Dispensed and delivered patient medications to patients throughout hospital.
  • Maintained compliance with healthcare, industry and facility rules and regulations.
  • Prepared or directly supervised the preparation of IV admixtures, including verifying all work performed by technicians and clerks.
  • Looked at patient records and lab results with the Baptist system.
  • Ordered supplies according to expected pharmacy needs.
  • Mentored pharmacy students completing practicums.
  • Communicated with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues.
  • Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
  • Consulted with peers, technicians and other pharmacists to appropriately assess prioritization and complete orders accordingly.
  • Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
  • Reviewed physician orders to assess accuracy and safety.
  • Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
  • Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
  • Reached out to doctors and healthcare providers to inquire about orders.
  • Trained and mentored pharmacy support technicians.
  • Disbursed prescriptions and interacted with medical personnel to discuss therapeutic incompatibilities.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling to provide final verification of prescription.
  • Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Company NameMay 2004 to September 2006Pharmacist
City, State

Similar experiences as position at Baptist Hospital

Company NameMay 1976 to May 2004Pharmacy Manager
City, State
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
  • Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
  • Improved organization and supply management policies for all medicines and materials.
  • Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
  • Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
  • Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
  • Supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
  • Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
  • Ordered all supplies needed for the pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
  • Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
  • Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
Education and Training
University of Maryland - BaltimoreMay 1974Bachelor of Science: PharmacyCity, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University of Maryland - Baltimore

Job Titles Held:

  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy Manager

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Pharmacy

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