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