Tonya P. Rowland

Kelsey Glen Drive, Lexington SC 29072

Phone 803-***-****

adqg0u@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging Pharmacy opportunity where initiative, dedication, and growth is expected while positively influencing the lives of patients.

CAREER SUMMARY

Patient-oriented with proven ability to provide team-spirited leadership for maximum productivity to exceed company goals. Dedicated work ethic and effective communication skills.

SKILLS SUMMARY

•Proficient at Medicine-on-Time, Opus, Bingo Card, Docutrack, DeliveryTrack, and other Long Term Care medication packaging systems

•Multi-tasking/workload management with high prescription volume

•Conflict resolution

•Customer relationship Liaison

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Longs Closed Door Pharmacy Columbia, SC

Staff Pharmacist (September 2011- Present)

Develop and implement efficient workflow strategies for daily and monthly medication packing technicians utilizing the Medicine on Time (MOT) and bingo cold seal packaging systems to meet daily and monthly delivery deadlines. Supervise, train, and assist current and newly acquired staff to become proficient with current packaging systems. Attend and participate in presentations with marketing director to encourage new business growth. Strengthen current relationships with contracted assisted living facilities, DDSN Boards, and other agencies across the state of South Carolina through specialized pharmacy delivery services providing one-on-one direct pharmacist communication. Multi-tasking/workload management to include the following tasks: prescription verification, inventory management, timely completion of corporate tasks, conflict issue resolution, staff scheduling and payroll submission.

Palmetto Long Term Care Columbia, SC

Staff Pharmacist (January 2010- September 2011)

Efficiently coordinate accurate and timely processing of daily prescription orders between Order Entry Technicians, Packaging Technicians, Delivery Staff, and current Assisted Living Facilities utilizing the Opus Medication packaging system. Maintain and encourage positive communication between contracted facilities, physicians, and pharmacy staff members. Replenish emergency supply kits for daily delivery to skilled nursing centers. Evaluate and resolve inventory conflicts to patient/facility satisfaction utilizing local back-up pharmacies and/or outside delivery services.

United Pharmacy Services Lexington, SC

Staff Pharmacist (March 2007- January 2010)

Assist department managers with development and streamlining of daily workflow procedures within the pharmacy to increase productivity improving delivery deadline outcomes. Assist Pharmacy Manager with implementation of corporate quality control procedures. Facilitate ongoing communication between Pruitt Pharmacy team members, Pruitt Pharmacy Consultants, and Pruitt owned skilled nursing facilities. Supervise and direct daily pharmacy operations including but not limited to: entering and processing medication orders, verification of Order Entry staff using workflow system, supervising the packaging of medications by Pull/Pack Technicians (heat sealed bingo packaging), and monitoring delivery of accurate finished product. Scheduling of Staff Pharmacists, as well as PRN/Floater Pharmacists. Perform clinical edits for medications such as Clozapine, Vancomycin, Gentamicin, and Procrit monitoring when needed.

Bi-Lo Pharmacy Columbia, SC

Staff Pharmacist (March 2006- March 2007)

Constant and innovative quality control to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow using Medicine-On-Time (MOT) packaging system. Provide on-going staff training and education at each acquired assisted living facility, perform required monthly DHEC patient chart reviews, and home inspections at contracted facilities. Supervise daily packaging of medications, processing of medication orders, printing MARs/physician order sheets, and ensuring timely delivery of all daily and monthly cycle medications to contracted facilities.

Bi-Lo Pharmacy Columbia, SC

Pharmacy Manager/Medicine-On-Time Pharmacist (March 2000-March 2006)

Supervision and growth of a patient focused atmosphere while balancing productivity of a thriving Medicine-On-Time business. Maintaining and exceeding company inventory goals, adequate staff scheduling, and exceeding projected company sales budget. Implementation of company quality control policies concerning the processing of prescriptions and patient consultation to ensure accuracy and workflow within the pharmacy.

Bi-Lo Pharmacy Columbia, SC

Staff Pharmacist (Oct. 1997- March 2000)

Duties included but are not limited: to inventory control, daily prescription processing and verification, schedule coordination, patient consultation, and submission of required corporate weekly/monthly documentation. Assisted pharmacy manager with supervision, evaluation, and training of pharmacy personnel. Coordinated problem resolution between patients, physicians, and third-party venders.

K-mart Pharmacy Myrtle Beach, SC

Staff Pharmacist (Aug. 1996- Oct. 1997)

Duties included overseeing daily operations of retail pharmacy. Ensuring proper staff training and scheduling, verifying and entering daily prescriptions in a timely manner, maintaining and exceeding established corporate inventory goals.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Pfizer Community Pharmacist Intern Award 1996

March 2005 Bi-lo Columbia Area Lowest Inventory

April 2011 Palmetto Long Term Care Employee of the Month

Longs Pharmacy 2015 Highest Prescription Volume

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