APRIL ABARA, PharmD

Alexandria, VA ***** 812-***-**** adl2m4@r.postjobfree.com

Pharmacist

Analytical and resourceful professional with 16+ years of experience spanning big-chain retail pharmacy and academic settings. Offering expertise in directing pharmacy operations and delivering remarkable customer/patient care in a fast-paced pharmacy environment. Proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care by combining clinical skills with excellent consulting talents. Strong background in full range of medications including compounds, injectables, special formulations, narcotics, and specialty meds for unique disease states. Solid understanding of federal and state laws/regulations related to the dispensing of drugs and controlled substances. Skilled Pharmacy SME, adept at educating future pharmacists in the realm of community practice and patient care. Recognized for maintaining accreditation standards and guiding staff towards success in achieving high-quality standards.

Areas of Expertise

Prescription Verification & Dispensing

Quality Assurance & Control

Medication Therapy Management

Patient Education & Counseling

Inventory Management & Control

Staff Development & Leadership

Pharmacy Operations Management

Medication Administration

Drug Utilization Review/ Drug Therapy

High-Level Patient/Customer Care

Pharmacy Laws & Regulations

Administering Immunizations/Vaccines

Professional Experience

Walgreens Boots Alliance Alexandria, VA & Indianapolis, IN Jul 2004 – Present

Staff Pharmacist Apr 2015 – Present

Manage all staffing initiatives such as hiring, training, and performance evaluation, as well as reinforce the direction of Pharmacy Manager in staff performance through coaching and providing constructive feedback. Carry out a variety of diverse tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management, as well as review, interpret, and dispense prescribed medications. Manage and coordinate multiple Medical Therapy Management (MTM) programs with great success.

Successfully maintained the precision of care by limiting errors in patient care through effective counseling, data management, and time management in a high volume, high-stress work environment.

Cultivated relationships with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and ensure fulfillment of patients’ needs.

Oversaw daily functions of multidisciplinary pharmacy teams while resolving conflicts and maintaining company priorities, mission, and standards.

Seamlessly communicated with healthcare personnel to implement healthcare recommendations to the general public.

Ensured fulfillment of community needs with inventory, reducing shrink, and liaising with professional vendors.

Maintained follow-up with medical providers’ offices to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions and allergies to suggest alternative medications, and answer medical provider questions.

Rendered solid expertise in a full range of medications including compounds, injectable, special formulations, narcotics, and specialty meds for unique disease states.

Leveraged strong analytical expertise in collecting data and samples for conducting health testing (BP, BMI, Cholesterol, Glucose, A1C, Hepatitis C, and HIV) and administering all CDC recommended vaccines, including yellow fever.

Delivered counseling to patients and responded to their questions regarding the usage of medicine, possible side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generics, and over-the-counter products.

Ensured proper usage of all elements of the Good Faith Dispensing policy in conjunction with state and federal controlled substance laws when filling prescriptions.

Acted as a preceptor for IPPE and APPE pharmacy student interns and high apprentice externs.

Overnight Pharmacist Jan 2011 – Apr 2015

Managed all aspects of total processing of orders from intake of new prescriptions, entry, submitting to insurance, analyzing and evaluating appropriateness of therapy, to selling to patient.

Facilitated pharmacy daily operations, inventory management, the security of personal health information, patient communication and care, and corporate mission and priorities.

Pharmacy Manager Jul 2010 – Dec 2010

Play a key role as a manager of the pharmacy in initiating an HIV Center of Excellence for the Central Indiana Region. Direct all day-to-day activities of a staff consisting of over 20 individuals.

Recognize and commend for effectively standing up this HIV Center of Excellence, the first of its kind in the whole region.

Serve as a senior subject matter expert accountable for leading all facets of patient care, evaluation, and public outreach regarding the care of HIV and related diseases.

Spearhead pharmacy daily operations, including staffing issues, inventory management, the security of personal health information, community outreach, patient communication and care, and corporate mission and priorities.

Overnight Pharmacist Jul 2004 – Jul 2010

Accurately processed insurance claims to resolve customer issues and prevent payment rejections while communicating with insurance companies and medical providers and participating in 3rd party audits.

Confirmed alignment of pharmacological efficacy with insurance formularies, regulatory responsibilities, and corporate priorities to maximize patient benefits.

Analyzed performance data including pharmacy financial, customer service, and implementation of procedures for pharmacy asset protection and inventory management.

Butler University Indianapolis, IN & Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Aug 2007 – Dec 2010

Adjunct Assistant Professor Of Pharmacy Practice

Played a pivotal role as a subject matter expert for future pharmacists in the realm of community practice and patient care. Delivered instructions to students on effective methods of patient care and counseling techniques.

Educated students on analytical and critical thinking skills for effective management of patient care through assessment of drug regimens, prescription management, and integration of information on newly approved drugs and treatment options.

Instructed students on the most effective means for patient care and counseling, providing guidance and maximizing efficiency and accuracy in the provision of services to public.

Initiated an overnight rotation that provided a unique retail pharmacy experience for those seeking an alternative rotation schedule, the first of its kind in the area.

Recognized as a highly rated professor within the College of Pharmacy based on student satisfaction and ratings.

Professional Education & Certification

Doctor of Pharmacy – Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Registered Pharmacist Virginia – License Number #020*******

Registered Pharmacist District of Columbia – License Number #PH100003849

BLS Certified APhA Certified Immunizer

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