Merinda Pollitt-Smith
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Objective
To obtain a position as a full-time staff pharmacist.
Education
2004. BSc(Pharm). University of Manitoba
1993. BSc(Hons) Genetics. University of Manitoba
Certificates
Manitoba licence to practice pharmacy for 2019
St John’s Ambulance certificate in CPR/First Aid renewed April 2018
Authorization to Prescribe (excluding smoking-cessation aids) May 2015
Authorization to Administer Drugs and Vaccines by Injection February 2014
All Criminal Records, Adult and Child Abuse Registry checks current with CPhM
Experience
Nov 2012-mid-June 2018. Pharmacy Manager Rexall PharmaPlus #4820 (Medical Arts-now closed)
Sept 2004-Oct 2012 Staff pharmacist Rexall PharmaPlus #4820
July 2004-Sept 2004. Summer relief pharmacist PharmaPlus
May 2004-July 2004. Pharmacy intern Rexall PharmaPlus #4815
Skills
Pharmacy Manager:
-oversaw clinic pharmacy involved in retail, specialty compounding and mail order
-oversaw technicians and staff pharmacists
-involved in training new staff (technicians)
-worked closely with front store manager to ensure smooth running of whole store, yearly involvement in inventory
-implemented new company policies at store level (ex Phoenix processes to reorganize pharmacy to improve workflow and efficiency) and attended company conferences and learning activities
-did cash out at end of day for pharmacy and front store with responsibility for access to safe
-did yearly employee evaluations
-worked closely with doctors and nurses in a medical building to ensure patient care/products for their offices and maintaining charge accounts
-extensive experience with customer service, resolving issues and working to maintain our customer base as doctors and other businesses left our building after it was sold
-adjusted the pharmacy to the changing situation in the building
Pharmacist:
-knowledgeable in all aspects of filling a prescription from drop-off to pick up
-well versed in prescription input, McKesson ordering, inventory control and reconciliation, bubble pack preparation
-experience with various aspects of billing to insurance including manual billings, approval processes for drugs, medical devices and compounded products
-did vaccinations for flu as well as other vaccines
-compounding experience (primarily topical products)
-able to multitask when working alone and prioritize to ensure timely completion of tasks to ensure efficient workflow and good customer service
References
Available upon request