Quality Assurance Manager
Resume:
Matthew J. Keck
Columbus, NJ 08022
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Professional Profile
Licensed pharmacist in New Jersey with PharmD degree and nine years experience providing top-notch pharmacy
services in a retail setting, with seven of those years as pharmacy manager.
Respected leader, able to train and manage diverse teams to deliver peak performance. Dedicated to providing quality
patient care and fast and accurate medication dispensing.
Work Experience
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Pharmacist in Charge, November 2005 - present
Staff Pharmacist, November 2002 - November 2005
Pharmacy Intern, June 1998 – November 2002
• Manage ancillary staff in fulfilling more than 1200 prescriptions weekly. Consult with physicians and patients
with regard to medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, disease management, and potential side
effects of prescription and OTC medications.
• Dispense and compound prescriptions and maintain accurate patient records, dosing information, and directions
for use. Interact with HMOs and other insurance providers concerning billing / reimbursement issues. Keep
abreast of new developments within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Coordinate activities associated with purchasing of pharmaceutical drugs; organize and return all outdated and/or
recalled medications while monitoring and maintaining inventory.
• Responsible for quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs, as
well as all aspects of adherence to licensure requirements.
• Initiated and operate a successful community-based immunization program.
• Improved drug-inventory management system to reduce waste and eliminate back orders.
• Lead and supervise a strong pharmacy team as well as evaluate their performance to ensure safe and legal
processing, compounding, and delivery of prescriptions.
• Direct pharmacy workers engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals; prepare shift schedules for
interns and technicians, as necessary.
Accomplishments
Certified Immunizer, May 2010 - present
Favorite Pharmacist Nomination, 2008 and 2010
Certified Diabetes Educator, 2010
Education
New Jersey Licensed Pharmacist, November 2002
Pennsylvania License, Pending
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, College of Pharmacy
• Doctorate of Pharmacy, 2003
• Bachelors of Science, 2002
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