Pharmacist
Resume:
TIM STONER
*** ********** ******, ********* ***, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
********@*****.***
~ Pharmacist Pharmacy Manager ~
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Versatile, visionary, and strategic licensed health practitioner, equipped with solid background in pharmacy management, drug dispensation, and medication emergencies. Demonstrate expertise in counseling patient regarding medication use, dosage, and adverse effects. Possess in-depth awareness of applicable laws and regulations in accomplishing designated tasks. Exemplify solid leadership and communication skills in overseeing pharmacy operations and daily staff functions. Thrive at collaborating with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to address client needs and queries.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership, Training, and Team Building Customer and Personal Service Inventory Control
Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making Skills Controlled Substances Awareness Sales Operations Oversight
Community Outreach Interpersonal Collaboration and Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walgreens, Worcester, MA
Pharmacy Manager Dec 2011–Present
- Apply self-developed talent in management initiatives with coaching and feedback to enhance productivity and customer focus.
- Observe strict implementation of policies and procedures in accomplishing daily tasks by ancillary staff.
- Provide guidance to team members toward the achievement of organizational goals.
- Leverage extensive leadership expertise in managing staff and retaining senior technicians; conduct training as necessary to align performance with current sales trend.
- Serve as pharmacy instructor to intermediate and advanced pharmacy students.
- Appoint skilled staff during monthly senior days to guarantee the provision of superior customer service, as well as to drive high sales performance and operational efficiency.
- Proactively coordinate with appropriate personnel on medication ordering, returns, and out dates for seamless operations; regularly monitor and maintain inventory to ensure adequate supplies.
Career Highlights:
- Piloted two successful immunization clinics for the 2012 and 2013 flu season.
- Received promotion for upper management to revitalize underperforming sales trend, as well as to train mentor pharmacist to ensure professional development.
- Generated 17.42% increase from October 2012 to August 2013 for an average of 90-day adjustment percentage from previous year
- Played an integral role in attaining the Best in Class Pharmacy from OutcomesMTM for medication therapy management (MTM) services as provided from July 2012–July 2013.
- Efficiently facilitated an event for blood pressure checks and promotion of the Walk with Walgreens new health initiative at the local Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) in September 2012.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts by leading fundraiser car wash in July 2012 at the Lincoln Street Walgreens for American Diabetes Association; participating in Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes in September 2012 at UMASS Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts; leading Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes for Lincoln Street Walgreens in September 2013.
- Maintained number 2 position in RX sales and gross profit growth compared to prior year for District 308.
- Successfully boosted the 2013 overall sales performance by 19.43% over prior year and reversed Express Scripts impact
- Brought 19.49% increase in aggregate gross profit for 2013 as compared to 2012 records.
Staff Pharmacist Nov 2010–Dec 2011
- Rendered proactive assistance to the pharmacy manager on inventory management, ordering, staff administration, and customer care.
- Accomplished diverse MTM services and provided consultative support to seniors regarding part D Medicare plans.
- Took charge of mentoring staff to develop into committed employees with focus improving sales performance.
Pharmacy Graduate Intern May 2010–Nov 2010
- Assisted the pharmacist in patient care by thoroughly counseling patients on their medications and offering OTC recommendations.
- Answered medication questions from patients and medical professionals.
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by checking stock to determine necessary level.
- Ensured compliance with all the policies and procedures to ensure safe dispensing.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement program through system analysis of root problem.
- Offered assistance in adjudicating 3rd party plans and problem solving when claims denied.
- Provided quality customer service to patient and providers.
Kroger Pharmacy, Marietta, GA
Certified Pharmacy Technician Jun 2006–Aug 2007
- Ensured compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures in processing prescription/medication orders, patient profiles, and prescription labels.
- Fulfilled pharmaceutical dispensation tasks, comprised of compounding, equipment and measurement techniques, mortar and pestle, solid dose forms, liquid dose forms (oral), typical dose forms, miscellaneous dose forms, and counting tray.
- Provided prompt response to drug emergencies utilizing in-depth familiarity with addictive drugs, adverse reactions/drug interactions, and basic chemistry of drug molecules.
- Offered over-the-counter (OTC) counseling to patients with diabetes, asthma, and other conditions, as well as disseminated comprehensive information on proper usage of medical equipment and devices, techniques, and warning signs.
Career Highlights:
- Made use of solid knowledge in medical terminologies, anatomy and physiology, general medical conditions, and various types of drugs for treating specific ailments and treatable infectious diseases.
- Developed extensive awareness in drug information sources, drug manufacturers, monographs and package inserts, label preparation, dosage, forms/routes of administration, and reading/interpreting directions on prescriptions.
PHARMACY EXPERENTIAL ROTATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES, Worcester, MA (Oct 2008–May 2010)
Advanced Rotations
Hahnemann Prescription Center, Worcester, MA Mar 2010–May 2010
UMASS University Campus (Trauma 1 Hospital), Worcester, MA Feb 2010–Mar 2010
Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer, MA Jan 2010–Feb 2010
Commonwealth Medicine (Clinical Pharmacy Services), Shrewsbury, MA Nov 2009–Dec2009
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Leominster, MA Sep 2009–Nov 2009
West River Pharmacy, Marlborough, MA Aug 2009–Sep 2009
Intermediate Rotation
Walgreens, Dunwoody, GA Sep 2008–Oct 2008
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD): 2010 - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA
Annual $3K Scholarship
Bachelor of Science in Biology: 2006 - University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Delta Epsilon Iota (DEI) Academic Honor Society: 2006–Present
Associate of Science in Biology: 2004 - Young Harris College, Young Harris, GA
Hope Scholarship: 2002–2006 Young Harris Scholarship: 2002–2004
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Walgreens Pharmacy Manager Leadership Program (Coaching and Pharmacy Operations)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Pharmacist License, Georgia Board of Pharmacy: Valid until: Dec 2014
Pharmacist License, Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy: Valid until: Dec 2014
Pharmacist Intern License, Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy: 2009–2014
Pharmacist Intern License, Georgia Board of Pharmacy: 2008–2013
Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Washington, DC: Validity period: Jul 2007–Jul 2009
Certified Immunizer: Jul 2010 (No expiration)
Certified in Pediatric and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), American Heart Association: Valid until: Jul 2015
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
American Pharmacists Association: 2008–Present
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Windows Operating System Internet Applications
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