Pharmacist

ELLEN SCHACHTER, RPH

**** ********* ****** ***** ***** Evanston, IL 60201

OBJECTIVE

Dedicated Illinois and Florida licensed pharmacist offering many years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Followed all professional standards and legal requirements.

EXPERIENCE

CVS/Target 2007-present

Staff Pharmacist

Trained and administered COVID-19 vaccinations to patients in long term health facilities.

Provided ongoing vaccines to patients including Flu shots, Shingrix, Tdap, Prevnar, HPV, and Hepatitis A and B.

Coached and trained all technicians to enter and fill prescriptions accurately and expeditiously. Reinforced the focus to always handle all patient concerns with empathy, both in person and over the phone. Trained all staff in the art of de-escalating disgruntled pharmacy patients with care. Specifically, coached and trained all pharmacy technicians on the new software and protocols when transitioning from Target to CVS pharmacy.

Managed ancillary staff in filling more than 1,000 prescriptions weekly. Consulted with physicians and patients with regard to medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, disease management and potential side effects pf prescription and OTC medications. Dispensed and compounded prescriptions, and maintained accurate patient records, dosing information and directions for use.

Provided differentiated customer service with compassion. Actively identified and resolved potential service issues. Utilized a customer focused attitude by being friendly and offering counseling on all new prescriptions. Called patients with potential concerns to pre-empt the solution before they arrive at the pharmacy.

Created an upbeat, happy work environment for technicians and pharmacists alike in order to skyrocket productivity.

Rasmussen University- Virtual 2012-2014

Adjunct Professor

Taught online pharmacy technician class- Unit dose and Medication preparation, Compounding and Sterile technique.

Utilized my extensive and diverse pharmacy experience to enhance the educational program.

Parkway Drugs 2005-2007

Staff pharmacist

Responsible for handling all aspects of business in an upscale full retail pharmacy.

Prioritized top patient care and customer service to all patients by offering personalized service, including compounding and delivery of prescription medication.

On the Go Solutions, Inc 2004-2007

Chief Financial Officer

Utilizing my MBA and many years of experience providing leadership in the development of an upscale, high tech internet phone business. Helped develop business plans, advertising, and procedures to organize and establish the foundation of which has produced an efficient and productive corporation.

Sinai Touhy Pharmacy 2001-2004

Chief Pharmacist

Responsible for all aspects of running a pharmacy. Started and maintained the pharmacy which focused on new immigrants through the Sinai Hospital program.

Supervised the filling of prescriptions; inventory management; patient counseling; compounding and complete staff/pharmacy compliance with HIPAA requirements.

CVS Pharmacy 2000-2001

Staff pharmacist

Fulfilled all job requirements of a staff pharmacist.

Kensington Pharmacy 1997-2000

Staff pharmacist

Fulfilled all job requirements of a staff pharmacist

North Broward Hospital 1987-1997

Staff pharmacist

Performed all tasks required of a pharmacist in a centralized 400 bed hospital. Handled inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, supervised technicians, prepared TPN, IV antibiotics and Chemotherapy medications. Consulted directly with physicians and nursing staff.

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Was selected among all pharmacists in the district to be trained to provide COVID-19 immunizations to long care patients in nursing homes.

Managed and coordinated yearly flu shots during each flu season. Included managing the inventory, scheduling of immunizations, and providing counseling to patients.

CPR and AED trained and certified.

EDUCATION

Rutgers College of Pharmacy 1974-1978 Degree: BS in Pharmacy

University of Miami 1980-1982 Degree: MBA in Hospital management

Licensures

Illinois. 051-288058

Florida. PS17697

Willing to relocate/reciprocate as necessrary

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