YAW BOATEN, PharmD

Email: addoaj@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 856-***-****

SUMMARY:

A Pharmaceutical Professional with 6 years of experience in the pharmacy settings – Retail, Hospital, Ambulatory. Experience as a Pharmacy Technician and as a Pharmacist.

Skilled in MTM (Certified), Immunization (Certified) and Sterile Pharmaceutical Compounding

(ACPE IV Certification) – Remains knowledgeable in TPN & IV Infusion.

Possesses excellent communication skills in customer service - Having the ability to communicate orally and in writing to both patients and health care workers (in the Retail, Hospital and Ambulatory setting).

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Connexus, RXQ-Liberty Software Systems and IRIS/EHR Systems.

Knowledgeable in the Law, Regulations and Accreditation Standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and nonscheduled drugs and pharmacy security. EDUCATION:

South College School of Pharmacy, Knoxville, TN. – Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) May 2014 – June 2018

TRINU Healthcare, Arlington, TX. – IV Certification November 2019 – November 2019

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

Registered Pharmacist – State of Texas # 65771

ACPE Certified Pharmaceutical Compounding

BLS, Immunization and MTM

EXPERIENCE:

Staff Pharmacist: Leeds Pharmacy – Murphy TX.

October 2019 – Present

Dispensing of prescribed medications and provision of information to health practitioners and patients about proper usage of medications, side effects and adverse reactions, this involves the processing and filling of prescription orders, as well as reviewing, interpreting and verifying of prescription orders for appropriateness. Also, providing refill extensions.

Evaluation of medication use patterns and outcomes for patients and the establishment of medication handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medication.

Researches medical literature and clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries.

Supervision of staff and enforcement of health and safety standards and regulations.

Remains knowledgeable in drug therapeutic and generic substitutions -Taking health and medication histories, performing medication reconciliation, assisting in formulary management including therapeutic substitution, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations. ACHIEVEMENTS:

Have been able to identify critical business opportunities and contributed to the development of meaningful solutions to drive growth and improved performance in the Pharmacy.

Have applied acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and to differentiate the pharmacy from other competitors.

Monitors technician performance and procedure compliancy to ensure quick resolution for problems that arise.

Lowered technician absenteeism by introducing weekly open forum meetings which have improved the pharmacy workplace morale.

Advance Pharmacy Practice Experience:

South College School of Pharmacy, Knoxville, TN – Student/Pharmacist Intern July 2017 – May 2018

Retail rotation at Walmart pharmacy, Kroger pharmacy, CVS pharmacy, Walgreen pharmacy, Food City pharmacy. Provision of MTM services, participation of flu-shot outreach clinics, filled, transferred, and transcribed telephone prescriptions. Counseled on prescription and OTC medication and provided appropriate recommendations. Provided drug information services to patients, clinicians and maintained detailed record of controlled substances and safeguarded all HIPAA records.

Hospital & Infusion services rotations at Tennova Healthcare, Knoxville, TN, and Infectious Disease (Infusion Services Centers), Knoxville, TN. Participated in floor rounding and engaged in decision making on appropriate antibiotic regimen. Checked for appropriateness and accuracy of medication orders. Counseled and monitored patients for side effect and adverse reactions. Walmart Pharmacy, Maryville, TN – Pharmacist Intern (Student): September 2017 – December 2018

Assisted Pharmacist in filling and transferring prescriptions and reviewing patient records.

Provided counseling, MTM services, Immunization, diabetic education, and therapeutic options under the supervision of the pharmacist.

Victory Pharmacy, Knoxville, TN – Pharmacist Intern (Student) June 2014 -August 2017

Received prescriptions from patients at the pharmacy counter, entered data into the pharmacy computer systems and counted capsule/tablet into prescription bottles and labeled the bottles under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Received patient payment for their prescription order using the cash machine system and received telephone calls from patients.

Provided counseling and administered immunization vaccines to patients. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knowledgeable in Local, State, Federal and USP 797 regulations.

Have combined years of experience in Home Infusion and Pharmaceutical Sterile compounding at Tennova Healthcare and Infusion Service Center (Advanced Internship) in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Other Languages: Fluent in Twi (Akan), moderate Spanish.

Interest: Soccer, Basketball.

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