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PHARMACIST
Professional Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 26 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators. Seasoned pharmacy professional with a solid retail background looking for a challenging new role. Capable of overseeing all pharmacy operations with an adaptable and hands-on style. Good recordkeeping, drug monitoring and immunization skills. Motivated Assistant Pharmacy Manager knowledgeable about entering orders, obtaining authorizations and educating patients about the correct use and storage of medications. Well-versed in interactions and contraindications. Current PA an New Jersey licenses.

Skills
  • Medicare and Medicaid process
  • Managing products
  • Pharmacy operations management
  • Compounding skills
  • Medication dispensing and immunizing
  • Drug inventory management
  • Medication dispensing
  • Loss prevention controls
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Drug utilization review
  • Customer service, education, and counseling
  • Verifying orders
  • Interaction monitoring
  • Maintaining records
  • Staff Training
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Identifying Counter-Indicated Drugs
  • Audit Support
  • Overseeing interns
  • Pharmacy Inventory and Recordkeeping
  • Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
  • Reviewing prescriptions
  • Board inspections familiarity
  • Educating patients
  • Company policy compliance
  • Preparing Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounds
  • Storage procedures
  • PA and New Jersey Licensed Pharmacist
  • Data Entry
  • Completing annual inventories
  • Overseeing technicians
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Dispensing medications
  • Patient counseling
  • Accurate dosages
  • Inventory Control
  • Prescription dispensing
Work History
Pharmacist, 06/2014 to 05/2018
Angkor Pharmacy – Philadelphia, PA
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels 30%.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.
  • Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Monitored processes and procedures to comply with company policy and state and federal regulations.
  • Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
  • Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of [Timeframe] sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Remained up-to-date on current [Product] trends and attended over 1 tradeshows per year to view and purchase [Product] for resale.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports with rx 30 .
  • Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
  • Resolved conflicts and remedied tense situations to maintain healthy team collaboration, efficient program cadences and effective stakeholder communication.
  • Trained and developed 4 team members throughout 4 year business history.
  • Trained and motivated 6 employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
Pharmacy Manager, 06/1999 to 06/2014
Rite Aid – Blackwood, New Jersey
  • Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
  • Implemented procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy policies.
  • Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Supervised team of 10 pharmacy technicians.
  • Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
  • Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by 25%.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Maintained store equipment, including computers, printers and fax machines.
  • Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Pharmacy Manager, 11/1993 to 06/1999
Rite Aid – PHILADELPHIA, PA
  • Implemented procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling.
  • Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy policies.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Supervised team of 5 pharmacy technicians.
  • Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Maintained store equipment, including computers, printers and fax machines.
  • Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Relief Pharmacist, 05/1993 to 12/1995
Girard-St Joseph Medical Center – Philadelphia, PA
  • Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
  • Verified and labeled prescriptions with 8 point check.
  • Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels.
  • Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels.
  • Prepared medication and IV orders for convalescent facilities and hospitals.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Supervised dispensation of controlled substances, including [Type] and [Type] through careful oversight and [Skill].
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy policies.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
  • Supervised dispensation of controlled substances, including Type and Type using careful oversight and Skill.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Pharmacy, 05/1993
Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Angkor Pharmacy
  • Rite Aid
  • Girard-St Joseph Medical Center

School Attended

  • Temple University

Job Titles Held:

  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy Manager
  • Relief Pharmacist

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Pharmacy , 05/1993

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