Pharmacist

Objective

Customer service-oriented Pharmacist with Doctor of Pharmacy degree, certification in Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, and the ability to master new technologies and information systems. Strong background in Diabetes Education, Psychiatric medications, Travel Immunizations, and Medication Therapy Management.

Experience

Staff Pharmacist

Kmart Pharmacy #3919, El Paso, Texas

October 2015 to May 2016

Public Relations and Customer Service was of the upmost importance

Power of Attorney to be able to order Schedule II medications

Inventory management

Taught and trained Technicians-in-Training

Administered flu shots and other immunizations as per Company and State requirements

Verified prescriptions and counseled patients on every new prescription and every antibiotic

Data Entry, filled prescriptions, and checked customers out at the cash register

Pharmacy Manager/PIC

Albertsons Sav-On Pharmacy, Silver City, New Mexico

January 2014 to May 2015

Customer Service #1 Priority in the Pharmacy

Reduced unnecessary inventory

Reduced customer turnover by keeping necessary medications stocked

Developed flexibility with relief Pharmacists schedules due to remote location

Trained and mentored new Staff Pharmacist on priorities in Retail Pharmacy

Trained current Pharmacy Technicians in new methods of operation

Interviewed, hired, and trained new technicians focusing on Customer Service and minimizing errors

Extended Will Call area to streamline and improve ease of finding customers prescriptions

Re-organized pharmacy medications for easier access and to reduce errors for better workflow

Pharmacy Manager/PIC

Howard County Community Health Center, Big Spring, Texas

January 2013 to June 2014

Opened Satellite Pharmacy for South Plains Rural Health Systems, Levelland, Texas

Designed and rearranged pharmacy workflow to minimize errors

Ordered inventory per SPRHS formulary guidelines per 340b program

Stocked shelves and marked all medications expiring within the year

Interviewed candidates for applying for technician positions

Hired and trained technicians and technicians-in-training

Data entry, verified prescriptions, and counseled patients

Consulted with new practitioners in regards to appropriate therapy and correct dosages

Staff Pharmacist

Lowe’s Pharmacy, San Angelo, Texas

August 2010 to June 2012

Diabetes education and monitored blood glucose levels in specific patients

Verified and counseled patients

Trained technicians to minimize prescription errors

Streamlined sig codes for Spanish speaking patients

Flu shot clinics and administered flu shots in the pharmacy

Moved inventory and separated regular inventory with 340b inventory on the shelves and in the computer

Transferred all prescriptions into pharmacy and to other competitors

Pharmacy Manager/PIC

CVS Pharmacy, San Angelo, Texas

September 2008 to April 2010

Verified prescriptions and counseled patients

Hired and trained technicians with an emphasis on customer service

Worked with relief pharmacists

Administered flu shots

Annual Inventory and control substance inventory

Updated Schedule II perpetual inventory

Staff Pharmacist

Sav-On Pharmacy, San Angelo, Texas/Odessa, Texas

July 2007 to June 2008

Verify prescriptions and counsel patients

Train technicians on new software

Supported pharmacy manager(s) with the day to day operations

Pharmacy Manager/Floater Pharmacist

HEB Pharmacy, San Angelo, Texas/San Antonio, Texas

November2005 to June 2007

Floater pharmacist from November, 2005 to May 2006

May 2006 accepted Pharmacy Manager position in San Angelo, Texas

Renovated pharmacy

Updated prescription filing system

Trained technicians and cashiers

Updated Schedule II perpetual inventory log

Floater Pharmacist/Staff Pharmacist/Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy, Santa Fe, New Mexico/El Paso, Texas/Austin, Texas

May 2000 to June 2005

July 2004 to June 2005 worked as a floater pharmacist, day and overnight shifts, between three stores in Santa Fe and one store in Espanola, New Mexico

May 2002 to June 2004 worked as a staff pharmacist and floater pharmacist in El Paso, Texas

August 2000 to April 2004 worked as a staff pharmacist in Austin, Texas

May 2000 to August 2000 worked as an extended intern in Austin, Texas

Education

University of Texas College of Pharmacy, Austin, Texas

January 1996 to May 2000, PharmD degree

University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas

January 1991 to December 1995, Pre-Pharmacy, Biology major with minor in Chemistry

Member of Medical Professions Association, two-year scholarship from MPA, accepted into Chemistry research program where I learned to separate compounds which was directly related to the Pharmaceutical Industry.

References

Available on request

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