Pharmacist
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Inverness, FL *****
*********@*****.***
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
Doctorate in Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical
University, Tallahassee, FL
Associate of Arts
Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
College of Central Florida, Ocala, FL
• Pharmacy Student of the Year
Recipient
• Rho Chi Member
• Cum laude graduate
• Dean's List Honoree
• Phi Theta Kappa Member
• Scholarship Recipient
• Honor Roll
SUMMARY
Resourceful Pharmacist with over 10 years' experience in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of
patient information. I am great with both oral and written communication when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals. My passion as a pharmacist is my ability to help my patients manage their disease states and improve their quality of life. SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
PHARMACIST-IN-CHARGE
Benzer Pharmacy Ocala, FL October 2015 - February 2020 MICHELLE VITOLA, PHARM.D.
• Policies and procedures
• Good oral and written communication
skills
• Maintains Regulatory requirements
• Quality assurance controls
• HIPAA trained and compliant
• PDX, Enterprise, RX30, and other
pharmacy software trained
• Highly trained in Inventory
management
• Certified Immunizer
• Exceptional patient care and
interaction
• Controlled drug logging
• Experienced with managing
department and staff
• Delegating assignments and teaching
pharmacy technicians
• Dispensing, DUR, data entry, filling
procedures
• Monthly narcotic inventories
• Resolving complaints
• Patient education
• Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
• Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
• Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
• Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
• Supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
• Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
• Improved organization and supply management policies for all medicines and materials.
MV
PHARMACIST
Publix Super Markets Inverness, FL March 2013 - October 2015
• Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
• Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
• Discussed over-the-counter medication and offered options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
• Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
• Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
• Ordered all supplies needed for the pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
• Educated pharmacy assistants on medication assistance, ordering and insurance issues.
• Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Reviewed orders from physicians for prescriptions, handled drug dispensing and answered questions from patients regarding medications.
• Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
• Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
• Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
• Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
• Handled third-party insurance processing tasks to assist patients.
• Reached out to doctors and healthcare providers to inquire about orders.
• Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
• Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
• Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
• Delivered one-on-one counseling to instruct patients on medication instructions.
• Provided numerous types of immunizations and contraception choices according to patients' personal needs.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Prioritized and consistently accomplished customer satisfaction and loyalty by fostering relationships with patients.
• Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling to provide final verification of prescription.
• Assisted customers with questions regarding side-effects for various types of medications.
• Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
• Trained and mentored pharmacy support technicians.
• Provided patient counseling regarding OTC medications.
• Reviewed physician orders to assess accuracy and safety. PHARMACY MANAGER
Kmart Inverness, FL May 2006 - March 2013
PHARMACIST
• Maintained up-to-date understanding of insurance payment practices.
• Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
• Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
• Educated pharmacy assistants on medication assistance, ordering and insurance issues.
• Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
• Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
• Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
• Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
• Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
• District Pharmacist Member Lead on Advisory Board that worked on projects such as inventory management, pharmacy business, and patient care.
• Inventory Specialist for District, which consisted of 25 stores.
• Solicited medical history information from patients to provide the best and most effective medical advice.
• Educated pharmacy assistants on medication assistance, ordering and insurance issues.
• Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
• Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
• Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
• Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
• Supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
• Ordered all supplies needed for the pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
• Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
• Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
• Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
• Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
• Worked closely with the store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Participated in annual pharmacy meetings in Chicago, IL.
• Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
CVS/Eckerd Drugs Inverness, FL May 1997 - May 2006 CERTIFICATIONS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
• Supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
• Oversaw 10+ pharmacy technicians.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Ordered all supplies needed for the pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
• Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
• Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
• Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
• Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
• Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
• Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
• Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
• Educated pharmacy assistants on medication assistance, ordering and insurance issues.
• Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
• Opened 2 brand new pharmacies, set up inventory and worked to increase business to over 700 prescriptions/day.
• Pharmacy Scheduler for District which included 35 stores.
• Certified Immunizer
• Inventory Management Leader
• Pharmacy Student of the Year 1997
• District Scheduler
• Top Sales Award
• Advisory Board Member for District Pharmacist
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