Sanjiv Patel R.Ph.
Weddington, NC ***** 603-***-**** adjlov@r.postjobfree.com
Pharmacist
Patient-focused Pharmacy Manager with expertise in spearheading internal operations, upholding high levels of quality care, and reducing patient costs. Proven leader skilled in directing teams and providing comprehensive training on best practices. Strict focus on adhering to regulatory requirements, maintaining updated inventory, and minimizing waste. Possess a sharp working knowledge on multiple conditions and illnesses while offering professional advice on prescriptions. Results-centered professional with a passion for driving profitability, productivity, and improvements.
Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills
Operational Leadership
Program Development
Business Management
Outpacing Revenue Goals
Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting
Written & Oral Communication
Prescription Fulfillment
Patient Consultations & Advisement
Growth & Profitability
Workflow Management
Team Leadership & Coaching
Quality & Compliance
Professional Experience
FAMILY CARE SPECIALTY PHARMACY, Staff Pharmacist 2018 - Present
HARRIS TEETER PHARMACY, Staff Pharmacist 2019 – 2020
RITE AID PHARMACY, Pharmacy Manager 1999 – 2018
Optimize patient experiences by accurately filling prescriptions, instructing on safe consumption, and ensuring timely service. Exhibit an excellent understanding of pharmaceutical compounding, coding, and prescription interpretation. Spearhead internal operations and distribute tasks to pharmacy staff to boost productivity. Encourage top efficiency and offer training while providing constructive feedback. Heavily contribute to team’s professional growth.
Additional Key Contributions:
Centralize focus on increasing quality and implementing new initiatives to extend additional health care services such as immunizations and individual patient consultations.
Build trust with customers to maximize client retention and satisfaction; internalize feedback to inform critical decisions on improvement.
BOSTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Stoneham, MA 1994 - 1999
Senior Pharmacist
Prioritized accuracy by analyzing treatment plans, verifying codes, and consulting with physicians and nurses regarding clinical questions prior to dispensing. Provided drug therapy in an in-patient setting, heavily monitored therapeutic dosages, and created intravenous admixtures and chemotherapeutic solutions for chronic patients. Kept pristine documentation of medication schedules to avoid potential life-threatening issues.
Additional Key Contributions:
Conceptualized, developed, and introduced strict regulations surrounding intravenous medications.
Advanced patient outcomes through unmatched quality care and customer service.
Remained updated on evolving industry trends, techniques, and methods for ongoing growth.
Additional experience with Lahey Clinic and North Shore Pharmacy Services as Staff Pharmacist, and with Schering-Plough Corporation as Quality Control Analyst.
Education
Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate; University of North Carolina - Charlotte
(A 24-week intensive program focused on gaining technical programming skills in Excel, VBA, Python, R, JavaScript, HTML, SQL databases, Tableau, Big Data, and Machine Learning)
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy; Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering; North Carolina State University
Certifications
Licensed Pharmacist - MA, NC, SC
Certified Vaccine Immunizer
Basic Cardiac Life Support