Pharmacist
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GERALD F
GERALD F. SENESE
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305
Summary of Qualifications
Able to accurately dispense medications upon prescriber's order in a fast paced pharmacy environment utilizing available computer pharmacy software, automated dispensing equipment and technical assistance. Able to counsel patients upon the proper use of their medications.
Work Experience
Pharmacist Feb 2006 - Jan 2017
Pine Pharmacy of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, NY
Verification of prescription filling utilizing PDX software and Script Pro robotic dispensing equipment. Also, patient consultation in a busy apothecary-type pharmacy.
Director of Pharmacy May 1999 - Dec 2005
Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY
Managed a Hospital Pharmacy department of 7 Pharmacists and 5 Technicians. The department was completely computerized with Siemens Pharmacy and Pyxis Profile Medstation 3000.Was Secretary of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee which had responsibility for all medication related policies, formulary decisions, clinical pathways and standardized order sheets. Served four years on a national committee for Ascension Health that researched and promoted therapeutic initiatives for over 50 heath ministries throughout the United States.
System Pharmacy Director May 1997 - May 1999
Health System of Niagara, Lewiston, NY
Organized and implemented the Pharmacy functions for Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital and Mount St. Mary's Hospital for the joint venture. Included a combined Pharmacy and Therapeutics function, as well as standardized policies and formulary between the two sites. Implemented Siemens Pharmacy package at both sites, as well as bridging of employees.
Director of Pharmacy Jul 1992 - May 1997
Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY
Managed all facets of a hospital pharmacy department including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics function.
Assistant Director of Pharmacy May 1987 - Jul 1992
Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY
Assisted the Director of Pharmacy in the remodeling of the central pharmacy and implemented a small volume parenteral admixture program.
Director of Pharmacy Feb 1982 - May 1987
Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, NY
Managed all facets of a hospital pharmacy including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics function. Implemented a small volume parenteral admixture program
Staff Pharmacist May 1977 - Feb 1982
Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY
Performed all functions of a traditional hospital pharmacy dispensing system.
Pharmacy Manager Aug 1975 - May 1977
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Wheatfield, NY
Supervising Pharmacist for a community chain pharmacy
Staff Pharmacist Feb 1974 - Aug 1975
University of Illinois Hospitals, Chicago, IL
Helped implement unit-dose pharmacy dispensing learned at Buffalo General Hospital
Pharmacy Intern Feb 1973 - Feb 1974
Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY
Internship training prior to licensure as Pharmacist
Education
Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science May 1973
SUNY Buffalo, NY
Licenses
Registered Pharmacist May 1974
Illinois Education Department
Registered Pharmacist Feb 1974
NYS Educ Dept
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