LAWRENCE BARUSCH, RPh.
**** **** ***** ******, *******, Arizona 85295
Phone: 518-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as the Pharmacy Manager and to contribute to the pharmacy
team by utilizing my 30 years of experience and my 20+ years of managerial
responsibility in the field of Pharmacy to serve the needs of patients.
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Pharmacy, Magna cum Laude, 1982
Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
REGISTRATION:
Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
License #S018176
RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Over 20 years of leadership responsibilities in Pharmacies across the country
Experience with various pharmacy software systems, including windows-based.
Excellent track record with patients, including prescription related problem solving
Experience cooperating with store management, store and pharmacy staff
Experience interacting with medical institutions, doctors’ offices, and urgent care
Member of the American Pharmacists Association
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Fry’s Pharmacy, Tempe, AZ Nov. 2010 - Present
Pharmacy Manger, Immunizing Pharmacist & Diabetes Trainer
Filling and verifying prescriptions
Patient care, immunizations, blood screenings, etc.
Diabetes and blood glucose trained specialist
Scheduling, overseeing day-to-day Pharmacy operations
Manage stock ordering, maintaining records, and inventory control
Supervising/Training/mentoring other Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Fostered a better relationship between Pharmacy and front end of store
Customer control, handle customer complaints
Patient profiles, data and billing information
When I arrived at the store in 2010, the Pharmacy was doing roughly 400 Rx’s a week,
which is a relatively low number. As of January 2015, we are now up to about 1,100 Rx’s
a week (275% increase), with an improved emphasis on patient relations and patient care.
In my four years at Fry’s, I have implemented blood pressure and blood glucose
(diabetes) screenings for my patients, and have also professionally analyzed patient
profiles to determine how to save patients time and money.
Rite-Aid Pharmacy, Clifton Park, Troy & Gloversville, NY Dec. 2000 - Nov. 2010
Pharmacy Manager
Filling and verifying prescriptions
Increased sales and prescription volumes by almost 20%
Medication therapy management (mtm) specialist
Program development and data management
Scheduling, overseeing day-to-day Pharmacy operations
Worked as Regional Pharmacy Manager, working at various store locales
Manage stock ordering, maintaining records, and inventory control
Supervising/Training/mentoring other Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Patient Care and customer control, handle customer complaints
Patient profiles, data and billing information
CVS Pharmacy, Clifton Park, NY July 1985 - Nov. 2000
Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager
Filling and verifying prescriptions
Patient care, immunizations, blood screenings, etc.
Scheduling, overseeing day-to-day Pharmacy operations
Training in Medication therapy management and
Manage stock ordering, maintaining records, and inventory control
Supervising/Training/mentoring other Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Customer control, handle customer complaints
Patient profiles, data and billing information
Duane Reade, Manhattan, NY August 1984- June 1985
Pharmacist
Filling and verifying prescriptions
Patient care, customer control, handle customer complaints
Patient profiles, data and billing information
Clinical applications
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Prescription compounding and formularies
Product safety and quality assurance
Vendor Relations and negotiations
Pharmaceutical research and ethics
Clinical applications and procedures
Emergency medications and medication safety
Skilled trainer and patient counselor
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computers
Understanding of insurance provisions and healthcare
Retail pharmaceutical subject matter expert
Great memory acumen of Pharmacology
Efficiency in mathematics and data analysis
Team oriented and great leadership ability
Friendly, enthusiastic and assertive
Great organizational and time management skills