JOHN M. LASSILA
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Chassell, MI 49916
OBJECTIVE:
To acquire a position as a registered pharmacist, preferably in a retail setting.
EDUCATION:
CHASSELL HIGH SCHOOL, Chassell, MI
Diploma granted in a college prep curriculum, May 1993
G.P.A.: 3.98 on a 4.0 scale
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Houghton, MI
Completed 2 years of pre-pharmacy coursework (1993-1995)
G.P.A: 3.79 on a 4.0 scale
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Big Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree granted, May 1998
G.P.A.: 3.29 on a 4.0 scale
PHARMACY EXPERIENCE:
DONALD A. LAPOINTE HEALTH CENTER, Baraga, MI
Pharmacist, (part-time status) March 2013-present
Duties encompass all aspects of dispensing prescription medications in a retail setting.
WAL-MART STORES, INC, Houghton, MI
Pharmacy Manager, June 1998-January 2013
Duties encompass all aspects of dispensing prescription medications, including taking telephoned
prescriptions, providing patient counseling, processing third party billing, advising patients on OTC remedies,
and consulting with other health care professionals on maximizing the benefits of patient's drug therapy.
Managerial experience included interviewing and hiring prospective associates, conducting performance
evaluations, maintaining appropriate levels of inventory, scheduling pharmacy staff, and attending company
functions.
ARBOR DRUGS, Holt, MI
Pharmacy Intern, May 1997-June 1998
Performed all of the functions legally allowed by a pharmacy intern in a retail setting.
PHARMACY GROUP PRACTICE ASSOCIATES, Lansing, MI
Pharmacy Intern, March-June 1998 (Institutional Clerkship)
Rotation included comprehensive study in disease state-specific pharmacologic therapyin both long-term care
and hospital-based settings. A large amount of time was devoted to patient chart review and working with the
medical staff in making decisions on appropriate pharmacologic treatment. I attended several seminars on
community pharmacy-related topics, including the implementation of specialized clinics in the retail setting.
INGHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Lansing, MI
Pharmacy Intern, February-March 1998 (Institutional Externship)
Rotation encompassed all areas of hospital pharmacy--unit dose filling and distribution, parenteral admixture
preparation, advising the P & T Committee on formulary decisions, performing pharmacokinetic dosing
interventions, and attending staff inservice meetings.
BLUE CARE NETWORK HMO, Lansing MI
Pharmacy Intern, January-February 1998 (Community Externship)
Rotation included various aspects of filling and dispensing outpatient medications with emphasis
on patient counseling, telephone triage, and drug utilization review.
ORGANIZATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Maintained an active Michigan Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist and Controlled Substance License
Met or exceeded all Continuing Education requirements to maintain professional status