Pharmacist Pharmacy

Maria Georgakopoulos, R.Ph

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EDUCATION

Long Island University, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences- Brooklyn, NY

Registered Pharmacist, August 1988

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Pharmacist, New York #038639

Inventory Control, Vendor Negotiations

APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification

CPR Certification for Health Professional- American Heart Association

SKILLS

Pharmacy Operations

Patient Care/ Counseling

Immunization certified

Preceptor

Third party resolution

Drug Inventory management

Staff management/ training

CPR certified

Fluent in Greek

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Co-owner/ Supervising Pharmacist Sept. 1998- present

Bridge Pharmacy- Brooklyn, NY

Owned and operated high-volume independent pharmacy for 20+ years.

Managed 15+ staff members and established an efficient workflow for training pharmacy staff, promoting teamwork and employee development skills.

Responsible for all aspects of pharmacy operations including inventory control, billing management and vendor negotiations.

Processed and accurately dispensed medications, resolved insurance claim issues, provided professional consultation to patients, and developed strong patient relationships.

Administered vaccinations for influenza, COVID-19 and shingles.

Prevented, detected, and resolved patient-specific medication-related problems and adverse drug events by making appropriate medication therapy recommendations and interventions.

Conducted patient counseling to complete a comprehensive medication review, identified and resolved medication therapy problems, addressed and resolved adherence issues and developed a long-term plan to improve patient outcomes.

Maintained and established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste.

Mentored and preceptor for Long Island University APPE students.

Pharmacist 1987-1998

Ridge Pharmacy- Brooklyn, NY

Pharmacist 1986-1994

Victory Pharmacy- Brooklyn, NY

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (PSSNY)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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