April Babyar
Pharmacist
Aurora, IL 60502
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Pharmacist with demonstrated versatility in adapting to ever-increasing complexity in the healthcare industry. Committed to providing quality pharmaceutical care as an essential link to disease management. SKILLS
● Conflict resolution ability
● Detail oriented
● Motivated self-starter
● Effective management of pharmacy
EXPERIENCE
Walgreens, 355 N. Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504 - Pharmacy Manager March 2017 - PRESENT
● Directly supervised 2 pharmacists, 8 pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
● Partnered with management team to develop in-store programs to increase sales.
● Daily interactions with patients, insurance companies, and providers to get medications filled correctly.
● Worked with different organizations to establish over 25 flu clinic locations.
● Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.
Walgreens, 2040 Ogden Ave. Suite 117, Aurora, IL 60504 - Staff Pharmacist June 2015 - March 2017
● Recommended appropriate clinical programs such as travel immunizations, and MTM (Medication Therapy Management).
● Worked closely with the oncology office and fertility office to get medications covered.
● Helped manage speciality drugs for out patients and Rush Copley Hospital patients. Walgreens, 2100 W. State Street, Geneva, IL 60134/355 N. Eola Road Aurora, IL 60504 - Extra Board Pharmacist
January 2013 - June 2015
● Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by providers.
● Provided specialized services to help patients manage high blood pressure and cholesterol screenings.
Walgreens, 22 N. Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL 60506/210 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506 - Pharmacy Manager
May 2005 - January 2013
● Closely monitored department performance metrics.
● Recommended appropriate clinical programs such as immunizations and MTM (Medication Therapy Management).
● Managed and trained pharmacy staff.
Walgreens, 2751 E. Main Street, Saint Charles, IL 60174 - Staff Pharmacist January 2003 - May 2005
● Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
● Assisted with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
● Effectively prioritized task and organized workflow to increase efficiency. Walgreens, 324 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 - Extra Board Pharmacist October 2002 - January 2003
● Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
● Helped patients with recommendations and counseling.
● Properly dispensed medications as prescribed by providers. Walgreens, 540 E. Schmale Road, Carol Stream IL 60188- Pharmacy Technician August 1995 - October 2002
● Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
● Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
● Assisted the pharmacist with checking in and pricing drug orders, third party transactions and relevant paperwork.
EDUCATION
Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Bachelor of Pharmacy September 1999 - May 2002
VOLUNTEER
● Friendship Partner with 3 refugee families.
● Point Person at HighPoint for World Relief.
● HighPoint Response Team - helped church to provide the ongoing needs in the community.
● Tutored students Bardwell Elementary weekly.