Pharmacist

Kara Ferguson

516-***-**** [cell]

** ****** ******, ********, **, 11565

****.***********@*****.***

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating and educating patients.

Mathematical knowledge in drug dosing.

Updated computer and medical equipment knowledge.

Knowledge of pharmacy policies and laws.

Certified Immunizer

Certified CPR.

Education

Albany College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy [May 2016]

University at Albany, SUNY Bachelor of Science [May 2012]

Major: Biology Minor: Psychology

Achievements: Magna Cum Laude Honors

Experience

CVS Pharmacist

August 2016- Current West Babylon, NY

Prepared and dispensed patient prescriptions following pharmacy law and standards. Analyzed medication prescriptions for safety and efficacy. Informed clients regarding medication cost options. Entered data for electronic and paper prescriptions. Accepted verbal prescriptions from prescribers. Contacted medical providers for patient prescriptions. Counseled patients on safe medication use and educated patients on proper techniques of using medications. Provided customer service, addressing complaints, and other issues. Contacted insurance companies to resolve problems with reimbursement and coverage. Immunized patients. Directed and supervised technicians to ensure adequate workflow. Promoted teamwork to meet the pharmacy goals. Checked state PMP website to ensure proper dispensing of narcotics. Maintained sufficient inventory to dispense medications in a timely way.

CVS Pharmacy Intern

April 2014-August 2017 Albany, NY

Main duties included preparing prescriptions for the pharmacist [counting/measuring accurate quantities and affixing proper labels], counseling patients on new medications, performing doctor calls and performing third party claims following HIPAA laws,. Other responsibilities included maintaining accurate inventory, keeping working areas clean, ensuring consistent workflow and friendly customer service.

APPE Experiences

Island Care Pharmacy Clinical Community Pharmacy Melville, NY

Provided Medication Therapy Management (MTM) counseling using the Mirixa program on behalf of patient insurances.

ChemRX Pharmacy Long-Term Care Long Beach, NY

Performed chart audits, called doctors offices or homes for correction of prescription errors, non-covered medications, drug-interactions or refills. Worked with pharmacists focusing on customer service, narcotics, IV, dispensing, and order verification. .

Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Institutional Troy, NY

Focused on medication reconciliation for new patients being admitted in the Emergency Room and on the floors, IV preparation, filling Pyxis machines on floors.

Albany Memorial Coumadin Clinic Ambulatory Care Albany, NY

Assisted in assessing patients on warfarin for dose changes. Conducted patient interview (medication changes, diet changes, missed/skipped doses, etc.), obtained blood sample for an INR, and the appropriate dosing schedule based upon results.

Albany Medical Center Ambulatory Care Albany, NY

Provided smoking cessation counseling to high-alert patients flagged in the hospital. Provided educational information to patients seen in an OB/GYN area.

IPPE Experiences

South Nassau Community Hospital Institutional Oceanside, NY

3-week industrial rotation, in the emergency room, ICU, CCU, outpatient and stroke floor. Prepared and filled crash carts, prepared parental formulations with aseptic technique, and prepared medications for dispensing to floors.

Rite Aid Community Albany, NY

Gained extensive knowledge of community pharmacy for the first time where I filled prescriptions and reviewed written prescriptions. Other duties included doctor calls, counseling patients and maintaining a clean environment. Pharmacy Intern/Volunteer

Other Experiences

December 2010-January 2011 Brooklyn, NY

Gained experience in hospital pharmacy setting at Coney Island Hospital. Worked primarily in a satellite pharmacy putting together crash carts, delivering medications to departments and storing away medications properly.

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