Staff Pharmacist Resume Example CVS/Pharmacy

STAFF PHARMACIST

Professional Summary

Committed Pharmacist with experience in community and clinic pharmacy environments. Collaborative and customer-focused with proven ability to partner with multi-disciplinary teams to discuss medications and potential drug interactions. Excellent communication with passion for educating patients on medication therapies.

Skills

Pharmacy Inventory and Record keeping
Pharmaceutical sales and services
Medication Therapy Management
Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness

Customer Service and Communication Skills
Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
Transition of care understanding
Accuracy improvements

Work History

Staff Pharmacist04/2020 to Current
CVS/Pharmacy – Chicago, IL

Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms
Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors
Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead
Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration
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
Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy policies
Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications
Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients
Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained how to properly take medicine
Delivered training on device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients
Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage
Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients
Implemented critical thinking and reasoning to protect financial and patient data and reduce potential for data breaches
Led team in interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions
Supervised dispensation of controlled substances through careful oversight and accuracy
Led team of 4 in interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions

Pharmacy Technician06/2015 to 03/2020
CVS/Pharmacy – Chicago, IL

Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system and customer service issues
Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need
Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient
Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments
Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration
Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items
Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers
Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
Prepared bills for insurance companies
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers

Pharmacist07/2008 to 06/2015
Al Ezaby Community Pharmacy – 6th of October City, Cairo, Egypt

Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead
Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications
Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration
Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes
Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products
Monitored and counseled chronic disease patients to maximize treatment efficacy
Stayed current with third-party payer policies and procedures to prevent payment issues
Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use
Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance
Supervised work of pharmacy clerk and technicians to optimize service quality and productivity
Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services
Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension
Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals
Maintained effective level of medicines and supplies to meet expected demand
Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care
Interviewed, hired and trained technicians and other support staff
Taught patients how to use medical devices such as glucose meters and oximeters
Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors
Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms

Pharmacy Assistant04/2002 to 05/2008
Dar Al Fouad Hospital – 6th of October City, Giza 12568 Egypt

Processed incoming drug orders
Provided administrative support including, filing, copying and faxing
Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock
Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
Monitored inventory levels to inform pharmacists of shortages and facilitate resupply
Updated computer system with current customer, payment and inventory information
Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information
Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized
Verified order information against computer database
Greeted customers and responded to questions in friendly and knowledgeable way
Prepared bills for insurance companies
Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures
Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions
Assisted pharmacy staff in preparing medications and filling orders
Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations
Completed and filed documentation for insurance, store and liability purposes

Education

Bachelor of Science: Pharmacy06/2008Cairo University, College of Pharmacy - Egypt

Graduated with 3.34 GPA

Certifications

IL Registered Pharmacist License # 051.302962

Issue date: 04/09/2020

Epxiration date: 03/31/2022

Accomplishments

Satisfactory completed 1200 hours course of clinical instruction at CVS/pharmacy (that course is a basic requirement for foreign pharmacy graduate to be a licensed pharmacist in Illinois)
Successfully passed FPGEE ( Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination ), TOEFL ( Testing of English as Foreign Language ) NAPLEX & IL MPJE.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

CVS/Pharmacy
Al Ezaby Community Pharmacy
Dar Al Fouad Hospital

School Attended

Cairo University, College of Pharmacy

Job Titles Held:

Staff Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Pharmacy 06/2008

Staff Pharmacist Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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