Carolyn Bowman
Email: *********@********.***
Address: * ********* *****
City: Milton
State: VT
Zip: 05468
Country: USA
Phone: 802-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $95,000
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CAROLYN BOWMAN, RPH
8 Appletree Court * Milton, VT 05468 * Home: 802-***-**** * Cell: 802-***-**** * *********@********.***
PHARMACIST / STAFF PHARMACIST / PHARMACY MANAGER
Dynamic and highly committed pharmacist with 20+ years experience in managing pharmacy operations in retail settings, counseling patients, purchasing and inventory management.
Implement and uphold procedures and standards, monitor departmental performance and review sales information.
Proficient in safely and efficiently dispensing drugs, effectively streamlining operations, improving productivity, reducing costs and able to excel in challenging environments.
Positive attitude, creative problem solver with the ability to coordinate staff work schedules to ensure appropriate coverage levels and manage inventory levels to ensure the availability of required medications.
Superb interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with consumers, physicians, and administrators.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Filling/Verifying Prescriptions
Clinical Interventions
Strategic Planning/Analysis
Procedures & Protocols
Diabetes Education
Retail Pharmacy Management
Cost Savings Opportunities
Patient Counseling
Streamlining Operations
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Staff & Training Development
Pharmacy Rules & Regulations
New Product Launches
Immunization Programs
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Pharmacy, SUNY at Buffalo School of Pharmacy - Buffalo, NY
Classes in Pharmacy Technology, Pharmacology and Pharmacy Law Coursework in Pharmaceutical Science Diseases and Drug Interactions
Undergraduate Classes in Chemistry & Mathematics, Roberts Wesleyan College, North Chili, NY
LICENSING
Licensed Vermont Pharmacist in good standing with the Vermont Board of Pharmacy
Certified Immunizing Pharmacist
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Milton, VT 1995-2012
Pharmacist Manager
Processed and dispensed written, oral and electronic prescriptions.
Analyzed and evaluated the safety of medication orders.
Managed the pharmacy technician`s drug preparation and distribution activities to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
Provided healthcare information and advice to customers regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and medication storage.
Promptly resolved customer issues, complaints, and questions.
Administered influenza, pneumonia, and Zostavax vaccinations.
Albany College of Pharmacy, Colchester, VT 2010-2012
Pharmacist Preceptor
Member of the college`s preceptor program.
Fays Drugs, Winooski, VT 1994-1995
Pharmacist Staff
Verified and refilled prescriptions and identified interactions and side effects.
Vergennes Pharmacy, Vergennes, VT 1988-1993
Pharmacist Manager/Owner
Managed merchandising and advertising campaigns, administered budgets, provided exceptional customer service, and educated clients.