Pharmacist

Penny F. Guin

205-***-**** ado4dh@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/penny-guin

Summary

Pharmacist with a background in retail pharmacy. I have over thirty years of experience as a retail pharmacist and am seeking continued employment as a retail pharmacist. Related Experience

Kenneth Guin Drugs

Pharmacist - Supervising

Carbon Hill, AL

2007 – 2019

1995 – 2002

Performed final check on all prescriptions dispensed to assure correct medication, dose, administration, instruction, quantities and number of refills as on the written prescription. Insured patients received counseling on their medications, maintained control over inventory as well as monitoring conditions on how medication should be stored. Oversaw operation of pharmacy by maintaining efficient workflow, budgeting and financial management. Worked with insurance companies insuring proper payment for medication claims. Responsible for training, coaching, mentoring and performance management of employees. Son’s Discount Drugs

Pharmacist

Jasper, AL

2002 – 2007

Staff pharmacist at a high volume pharmacy. Input prescription, dispensed, prepared label, while checking patient profile to screen for appropriate dosage, contraindication, side effects and therapeutic outcome. Provided patients with proper education and counseling. Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center

Pharmacist - Supervising

Jasper, AL

1988 –1990

Pharmacist for Northwest Alabama Mental Health facilities, which includes Walker, Winston, Marion, and Fayette Counties. Dispensed all inpatient and outpatient medication for system and provided counseling as needed for patients, not only for psychiatric medication but other conditions. Monitored for potential adverse drug reactions an interactions. Travel to each facility to insure proper storage of medication, check expiration dates and pharmacy policy and procedure. Engaged in patient advocacy efforts with consumer groups such as NAMI. Harco Drugs

Pharmacist

Montgomery, AL

1990 –1995

Supervising pharmacist at an indigent clinic. Clinic was comprised of a pharmacist, dentist, two medical doctors and a Medicaid office within the facility. Job description consisted of dispensing medications, prepared labels, while checking patient medication profile to screen for appropriate dosage, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes. Provided patients with proper education and counseling, worked with physicians in achieving optimal pharmacological treatment.

Big B Drugs

Pharmacist

Montgomery, AL

1988 –1990

Processed incoming prescription orders, counted, labeled prescriptions with correct medication and quantity, 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 and side effects, prepared billing for insurance companies, check remittances for accurate payment. The store was under contract with the Alabama Prison System and I filled medication for Kilby Correctional Facility, monthly I traveled to the prison and checked, dates, storage and the prison procedures.

Volunteer Experience

Presented to the North Alabama Board of Mental Health and NAMI discussing risk/benefits of certain antidepressant/antipsychotics in mental illness. Volunteered at largest COVID clinic in the state of Alabama at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama.

Short Courses Attended

PCCA Institute, Houston, Texas, Compounding Course abt 1997 Professional Membership

Alabama Pharmacy Association

American Pharmacy Association

Skills

Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints Ability to make critical decisions with good judgment and problem solving skills. Excellent multitasking.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail. Ability to resolve customer issues quickly in order to improve customer satisfaction. Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Strong decision making skills, leadership, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills. Scheduling

Management

Customer service

Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.

Computer literacy skills

Education

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama BS Pharmacy, 1988 (Top 10 senior students)

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