LEONARD MONTEFORTE

** ******* ******, *** *****, NY 11579

H: 516-***-**** C: 516-***-**** acyfas@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a pharmacist with demonstrated versatility in adapting to ever-increasing complexity in the healthcare industry, who is committed to providing quality pharmaceutical care as an essential link in disease management. In addition to a solid knowledge base, strong communication skills are pivotal in the pharmacy profession. It is my goal to utilize my past experience, communication skills and education to enhance a productive and satisfying alliance for your patient, as well as members of the health care team. I believe I can contribute to your organization and would welcome the opportunity.

SKILLS

The ability to establish a mutually respectfulInsurance billing expert

exchange of essential patient information withAcute care expertise

members of the healthcare teamIn-depth pharmacy law knowledge

Direct patient verbal consultation with eachConflict resolution ability

prescription dispensed providing an empatheticRetail pharmacy procedure knowledge

ear and to truly listen, apply and evaluate theMotivated self-starter

information the patient is sharingMedication Inventory Management

Prescription drug interaction assessment

WORK HISTORY

MANAV PHARMACY

Pharmacist/Consultant 917 Wyckoff Ave Ridgewood N.Y. December 2016 - Current

Display patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.

Partnering with management team to develop and implement in-store programs to increase sales.

Effectively prioritize tasks and organize workflow to increase efficiency.

Recommend appropriate clinical programs such as immunization, and Medication Therapy

Management.

Communicate regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care

organizations.

Reduced out of pocket expenses for patients while increasing pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective prescription drug alternatives.

VALUE DRUGS

Supervising Pharmacist 1 Tuckahoe Ave, Eastchester N.Y. January 1991 - December 2016

Processed and dispensed medication orders

Counseled patients on proper administration, possible side effects, diet considerations and proper

storage of prescription medications

Monitored drug therapy for possible drug interaction and appropriate dosing

Recommended proper OTC medications based on patients concurrent pharmacotherapy and medical

history

Supervised and directed pharmacy technicians and ancillary Pharmacy department staff

Provided drug information to members of the multidisciplinary medical team

Provided extemporaneously compounded topical and oral prescription preparations ; both human

and Veterinarian

Recommended and carried out appropriate clinical programs such as immunization and Medication

Therapy Management (MTM)

Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and

more cost-effective prescription drug alternatives

Principle third party claims adjudicator

Third party liaison for Pharmacy provider contractual enrollment

Managed drug and supply inventories

Established opening drug inventories for 3 newly established pharmacy departments based on intake

from different area physicians, yielding low cost startup with maximum utilization

Principle administrator for Controlled Substance ordering system(CSOS)

Insured compliance with New York State Pharmacy rules and regulations for Retail Pharmacy practice

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Pharmacy

St. Johns\ University

Jamaica N.Y.

CERTIFICATIONS

November 2015 Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

February 2012 obtained CMS durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies

(DMEPOS) accreditation by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

November 2012 Immunization Certification

CPR Certification

October 2005 became a fellow of the American College of Veterinary Compounding Pharmacists

Certified Insulin Pump Trainer Medtronics

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