MELINDA HODGE

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STAFF PHARMACIST

Pharmacist engaged in building effective partnerships for patient advocacy and care with 5+ years Pharmacist experience. I am experienced in the areas of counseling patients, providing preventive healthcare services through immunizations, pharmacy operations, and maintaining accuracy of records.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Excellent Customer Service

Patient Relationships

Effective Communication

Accuracy

Clinical Services

Critical Follow-through

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dispensed prescription orders and monitored medications.

Served as staff pharmacist for inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.

Verified prescription order entry.

Performed prospective drug utilization reviews.

Gave final check of dispensed prescription products.

Corresponded with medical and nursing staff via all methods of communication.

Ensured consistent follow through with medical offices for prompt patient care while working in the busiest district stores.

Counseled patients on appropriate drug use and dispensed prescriptions.

Maintained accurate drug profiles.

WORK HISTORY

GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, Greenville, SC 12/2016 - present

MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER METHODIST HOSPITAL STAFF PHARMACIST, Rochester, MN 02/1998 – 11/1998

WALGREENS, STAFF PHARMACIST, Topeka, KS 06/1996 – 11/1997

ECKERD STAFF PHARMACIST, Jacksonville, FL 08/1993 – 01/1996

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Oakview Elementary School, Simpsonville, SC 07/2011 – 06/2013

President of the PTA for Greenville County’s top ranked elementary school.

Volunteer Coordinator

Beck Academy, Greenville, SC 07/2011 – 06/2014

President of the PTSA

Volunteer Coordinator

Riverfield Elementary School, Fairfield, CT 08/2010 – 06/2011

Volunteer Coordinator

Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County 08/2008 – 03/2010

Involved in various activities to improve the community.

EDUCATION / LICENSE / ASSOCIATIONS

Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy, University of North Carolina

South Carolina Registered Pharmacy License (#8428)

Certificate for Immunizations and BLS for Healthcare Providers

Completed SCPhA Quality Assurance and Law Refresher Course

South Carolina Pharmacy Association, American Pharmacists Association, Georgia Pharmacy Association

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