Medical Management
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PATRICK KERR
Bronx, NY 10472 Email:
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SUMMARY
Expert clinical pharmacist with over 10 years of experience in a hospital
setting with a specialty in pediatric pharmacy and proficiency with retail
setting. Licensed pharmacist in four states and a thorough understanding
of laws, regulations and standards governing all drugs. Also knowledgeable
with environmental audits relating to health hazards in varied types of
public and private facilities and responsible for implementing the proper
health guidelines to ensure a safer environment for all. Outstanding
interpersonal skills with a history of establishing positive relationships
with customers, and medical professionals. Respected leader with the
ability to make critical decisions. Manage and train diverse teams to
deliver peak performance. Dedicated to providing quality patient care and
fast and accurate medication dispensing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY
2000 - Present
Pediatric Pharmacist
Specialize in Pediatric clinical pharmaceutical applications.
Responsibilities include: supervising technician(s) on duty,
evaluating, filling and dispensing medications, reporting adverse drug
reactions, compounding, manufacturing and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Develop and implement in service continuing education lectures for the
medical and nursing staff. Participate in interdisciplinary patient
management. Provide staff and patients with drug information.
Heidi Pharmacy Bronx, NY
2005 - Present
Consulting Supervising Pharmacist
Manage pharmacy operations for specified pharmacy service and provides
leadership to ensure caring, comprehensive, efficient, economical and
consistently high quality service in accordance with the government
laws and regulations. Supervise a staff of 6 technicians and 1 staff
pharmacist. Interprets physician orders and manages patient drug
therapy. Responsible for the appropriate purchasing control and
security of all drug products and medical supplies. Obtain and report
pharmacy operational and financial data to management. Manages the
use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medication administration
equipment and medication-related equipment used in the management of
home care patients. Participates in the process for assessing,
managing, and reporting medication-related incidents and equipment
error and/or failures.
Hebrew Hospital Home Inc., Bronx, NY
1998 - 2005
Staff Pharmacist (Per Diem)
Town Drug Pharmacy New York, NY
1999 - 2000
Retail Pharmacist (Per Diem)
McDermott Pharmacy Paterson, NJ
1997 - 2000
Retail Pharmacist (Per Diem)
Jacobi Hospital Bronx, NY
1994 - 2000
Pharmacist
Pharmacist Intern
1994 - 1997
Responsibilities included filling and dispensing medications in
accordance with OBRA 90. Assisted in clinical pharmaceutical
applications. Reported adverse drug reactions, drug utilization
evaluations, compounding, manufacturing and storage of pharmaceuticals
in accordance with manufacturing practice and prescribed procedures.
Environmental Protection Ward Island, NY
1990 - 1994
Assistant Chemist
Developed and implemented sophisticated critical analysis in organic
chemistry. Performed qualitative and quantitative analyses using
state of the art technology on waste water, sewage sludge, industrial
discharges, harbor water, storm water, domestic water, sediments and
related and non-related substance.
Hygientics Inc. New York, NY
1988 - 1989
Environmental Consultant
Recognized, evaluated, audited and controlled health hazards in varied
types of public and private facilities; particularly the chemical and
physical agents can induce environmental hazardous and injurious
effects to humans. Collected and analyzed bulk soil and water
samples; conducted indoor air quality of specific toxic substances.
Assisted with the development of contract abatement specifications,
advised clients and abatement contractors in compliance with all
safety codes for employee safety and health environmental standards.
EDUCATION
University of Florida-School of Pharmacy, Doctorate of Science -
Pharmacology, 2010
St.John's University - School of Pharmacy Queens, NY, Masters of
Science - Pharmacology, 1996
Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PA, Bachelor of Art -
Biochemistry, 1987
LICENSE
Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Licensed Pharmacist in the following states: Florida, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and New York
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS
National Pharmaceutical Association; American Pharmaceutical
Association; American Society of Health -System Pharmacists
References available upon request.
Patrick Kerr
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