Dale R. Pekarek

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Lower Burrell, PA 15068

724-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To maintain a Pharmaceutical position that will allow opportunities for growth and advancement.

EDUCATION

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Degree: Bachelor of Science-Pharmacy

PHARMACY WORK EXPERIENCE

Pharmacist

ThirdBalance, Monroeville, PA 9/15-Present

Perform comprehensive medication regimen analysis, drug and non-

medication allergies, side effects, disease states and symptoms of client to exceed

expectations in the areas of client interests. Provide established DNA testing,

weight loss, nutrition, joint care, anti-aging treatments and services. Provide

excellent client services with a team of professionals in the fields of DNA

testing, Certified Weight Loss Expert, Certified Health Coach, Certified Micro-

current Technician, Certified Beauty Coach and Registered Nurse. Our mobile

unit travels to medical providers for the convenience of the client.

Pharmacist Supervisor/Pharmacy Operations Fulfillment

CVS/Caremark, Monroeville, PA 1/14-9/15

The primary responsibility of the Pharmacy Services/Fulfillment Supervisor is to supervise the workflow of the professional and non-professional staff including 31 Pharmacists, 120 Technicians and the compounding room. Guarantee prescription orders are processed in an accurate and efficient manner to achieve exceptional customer service to exceed company and customer expectations. Ensure the departments meet all production and quality goals. Provide individual and departmental training, coaching, counseling, scheduling, performance reviews and motivation. Coordinate and actively participate in the workflow/procedure changes and issues/problem resolutions as it relates to the department and the company. Obtain and maintain all required non-resident RPh licensure needed by facility.

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart, Tarentum, PA 12/10-9/13

Walmart, North Versailles, PA 11/93-8/00

Performed normal duties of a Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager. Management responsibilities included supervising and training of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Clerks in the prescription and over-the-counter departments. The Pharmacy Manger was also responsible for the management of the Over-The-Counter Department. Additional duties included scheduling employees, handling customer issues, bookkeeping and budget management, ordering medications/supplies, providing direction to associates, and conducting performance reviews and raises. I also volunteered to work in other stores for vacations and sick days.

Retail Floating Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy, Greensburg, Pa 09/08-12/10

Perform all normal duties of a Floating Pharmacist covering a district from Johnstown, Indiana, Jeannette to Uniontown. I also floated outside of the district when I was needed. While floating, I had to fulfill normal duties of the Managing Pharmacist including managing employees, ordering supplies/medications, and everyday Pharmaceutical issues. Duties also included administering vaccines, counseling patients, daily paperwork and daily management of Pharmacies.

Staff Pharmacist

Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, Pa 08/00 – 09/08

Performed normal duties of a Pharmacist including typing, filling and checking prescriptions, making Physician calls, handling insurance discrepancies and customer issues. I always worked in other stores to help with vacations and sick days. Other responsibilities include completing daily paperwork and ordering medications/supplies while working in high volume stores averaging up to 5000 prescriptions per week.

Staff Pharmacist 8/92 – 11/93

Citizen’s General Hospital, New Kensington, PA

Duties included filling inpatient/outpatient prescriptions, unit dose medications, and daily medicine cassettes and compounds. Prepared various IV (intravenous) products using aseptic technique. IV preparations included bags, drips, hyperals, chemotherapeutical and antibiotic syringes. I handled Physician/Nurse calls, inquiries regarding drug/drug interactions and dispensing/administering instructions to assure quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

In addition to my Pharmaceutical skills, I am certified by the University of Pittsburgh to teach smoking cessation courses and I am licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and Alabama as a registered Pharmacist. I have also been educated by GNC on herbal supplements and on homeopathic remedies. I have extensive knowledge of compounding medications as well as intravenous and chemotherapeutic medications via aseptic technique. Patient education has been a top priority which I have taken many courses and continuing education credits on this subject. Through the direction of my management, the pharmacies in which I have worked have specialized in special orders of OTC products and medical devices to accommodate patients. Furthermore, I have consistently organized many community functions to educate the public and increase the pharmacy’s profits. For example, I have conducted blood drives, cholesterol and diabetes screenings, as well as spoken to the public on numerous medical subjects.

References furnished upon request.

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