Pharmacist

Dharini A. Patel, R.Ph.

*** ****** **** ******** **, 19020 • 267-***-**** • **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the pharmaceutical industry where I can utilize my interpersonal skills, and work experience from the retail setting.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Registered Pharmacist in New Jersey November 2014-Present

Registered Pharmacist in Pennsylvania November 2015-Present

Certification for Immunization Pharmacist

EMPLOYMENT

Walgreens Pharmacy- NJ Feb. 2015 – Present Pharmacist

oDispensed prescriptions to patients quickly and accurately. Ensuring the accuracy of all prescriptions, products and services supplied. Able to trains and supervise Pharmacy Assistants.

oEfficiently problem-solved patient/insurance company issues. Constantly contacting and working closely with other healthcare professionals in order to manage and resolving complaints.

oCounseled patients on correct use of over–the–counter medications. Instructing patients on how to use medications, possible side effects and storage. Answering questions from patients and staff about medicines. Communicating with customers sympathetically and supportively. Giving private consultations when required.

oChecking prescriptions for errors & making sure they are appropriate for patients. Measuring, packaging, labeling and recording medications issued to patients. Maintaining pharmaceutical stock, and creating inventories and ordering drugs.

Medicine Shop- Whiting, NJ Dec. 2014 – Jan. 2015

Staff Pharmacist

oFilled more than 700 prescriptions weekly. Consult with physicians and patients with regard to medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, disease management and potential side effects of prescription and OTC medications. Dispense and compound prescriptions, and maintain accurate patient records, dosing information and directions for use. Interact with HMOs and other insurance providers concerning billing/reimbursement issues. Keep abreast of new developments within the pharmaceutical industry.

Mutual URL Pharmaceutical Company-Philadelphia, PA Jan 2007 – Jan 2014

Quality Compliance and Quality Assurance Senior Chemist

oMaintaining and calibrating equipment; preparing samples in order to perform analysis of chemical products using United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) and SO.

ROTATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medicine Shop- Whiting, NJ July 2010 – Sept. 2014

Pharmacy Intern

oCarefully translate and fill prescriptions, learn about potential drug interactions and how to find alternatives when a drug-drug interaction occurs, educating patients on their medications and potential side effects to look for, also helping answer patient questions about there medication, dispensed prescriptions to patients quickly and accurately, efficiently problem-solved patient/insurance company issues

EDUCATION

J.N. Medical College Belgaum, India

oBachelor of Pharmacy November 2002

SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

oComputer Software Best Rx, Microsoft Database, Intercom Plus Software

oStrong team building and organizational skills as well as the ability to carry out synthetic research projects independently and meet deadlines. Can work under high-pressure environment with efficiency.

REFERENCES

oAvailable upon request.

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