JENNIFER LEWIS
Joelton, TN ***** 615-***-**** **********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Driven professional with 22-year history of high-quality quality care to patients. Capable, dedicated, and passionate data-oriented pharmacist looking for a new opportunity to oversee a team through teamwork, clear communication, and extensive pharmaceutical knowledge. Skilled in managing drug and medical inventories, advising and educating patients, and staff development and training. Demonstrated success in devising strategies to enhance organizational performance and patient outcomes. Well-organized, efficient, and diligent about preventing errors. Adept at designing and implementing policies and procedures. Motivated team builder and supervisor focused on driving team collaboration. Looking for remote opportunities to give myself a better work/home balance. SKILLS
Regulatory requirements
Metrics Analysis
Quality assurance controls
Personnel management
Patient safety
Records maintenance
Healthcare delivery
Health information systems
Medication ordering
Conflict resolution
Staff supervision
Schedule management
Patient relations
Employee retention strategies
Dispensing medicines
Controlled drug logging
Recall monitoring
Inventory maintenance
Team Player
Drug interaction understanding
Interpreting orders
Calculating doses
Compounding abilities
Supervising technicians
Administering vaccines
Employee training
Supply ordering
Microsoft Office
Safety awareness
Proper storage understanding
Loss prevention
Quality assurance standards
Resolving complaints
Medication dispensing
Insurance Verification
Flexible
FDA, DEA compliance
Board of Pharmacy compliance
EXPERIENCE
05/2010 to Current Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy Madison, TN
Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
Mentored pharmacy technicians and interns, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and protocols.
Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
Communicated with physicians and providers to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
Provided consultations to patients to explain directions for prescription use.
Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical- related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
Filled as many as 2500 prescriptions every week.
Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
Promoted health and well-being of patients by administering immunizations.
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies and proper contents and labeling before dispensing medications.
Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
Supervised 7 pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient MTM services using Outcomes and MIrixa Platforms.
Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce overhead and eliminate backorders or overstock.
06/2005 to 05/2010 Assistant Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy Nashville, TN
12/1999 to 06/2005 Pharmacy Intern
Kroger Pharmacy Nashville, Tennessee
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
05/2005 Doctorate of Pharmacy: Pharmacy
University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy Memphis, TN 05/2001 Bachelor of Science: Major- Chemistry Minor- Biology Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN
05/1997 High School Diploma
Hume - Fogg High School Nashville, TN
CERTIFICATES
Good Clinical Practice (03/2022-03/2025)
NIDA Clinical Trials Network Certificate of Completion REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST