Capable pharmacist well-versed in collaborating with patients and healthcare team members to help alleviate symptoms and address root causes of medical issues. Experienced in calculating doses, preparing compounds and securing storage to protect inventories. Work well with all groups by applying conversational skills and abilities.
Skills
HIPAA Regulations
Medication inventory management
Prescription Drug Labeling
Prescription Drug Interaction Assessment
Patient Relations
In good standing with the Texas Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Law Knowledge
Conflict resolution ability
Work History
Staff Pharmacist; Pharmacy Manager, 06/1999 to 06/2020 Kroger – Mercer Island, WA,
Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained how to properly take medicine.
Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
Partnered with management team to develop and implement in-store programs to increase sales.
Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
Directly supervised Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
Properly filled and dispensed average of 300 prescriptions per day.
Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Assessed correct identity, strength and purity of medications when filling prescriptions.
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
Encouraged patients to maintain healthy lifestyles.
Closely monitored department performance metrics.
Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.
Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy policies.
Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Recommended appropriate clinical programs such as immunization, MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist).
Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.
Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
Pharmacy Manager, 04/1997 to 05/1999 Albertsons Companies LLC – City, STATE,
Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Supervised team of 7 pharmacy technicians.
Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
Pharmacist; Pharmacist-In-Charge, 11/1993 to 04/1997 Eckerds – City, STATE,
Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Educated patients on medical equipment such as compression stockings, nebulizers and urinary bags.
Worked as preceptor mentor for students completing introductory and advanced pharmacy practicums.
Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
Taught patients how to use medical devices such as glucose meters and oximeters.
Maintained effective level of medicines and supplies to meet expected demand.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy: Pharmacy, Expected in University Of Florida - Gainesville, FL GPA:
Bachelors of Pharmacy: Pharmacy, Expected in University Of Nigeria, Nsukka - Nsukka, Nigeria, GPA:
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