GINGER DEWITT

ads6o4@r.postjobfree.com 937-***-**** Springfield, OH 45502

Objective

Looking for a new and challenging full time pharmacy position outside of retail or hospital.

Summary

Experienced Pharmacist with over 25 years working in diverse retail and hospital platforms with experience working with individuals and healthcare staff to help treat symptoms and resolve medical concerns. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories and working with patients to provide top-notch support. Dedicated and personable individual promoting skills in MTM Outcomes and patient counseling. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Immunization Services

Relationship Building

Operational Oversight

Prescription Review and Dosage

Pharmaceutical Compounding

Pharmaceutical Supply Ordering Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Dispensing Medications

Side Effect and Usage Education

Monitoring and Modifying Medications

Identifying Medication Reactions

Time Management

Drug Ordering & Storage

Controlled Substance Management

Verbal and Written Communication

Medication Assessments

Prescriptions Management

Immunization Certified

HIPAA Regulations Compliance

Skilled in Clinical Interventions

Pyxis System

Staff Training and Development

Inventory Control and Administration

Experience

Kroger Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist – Cincinnati, OH 11/2008 -present

●Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medication.

●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 the inventory system.

●Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency.

●Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.

●Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.

●Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.

●Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.

●Oversaw and monitor dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.

Participated in MTM Outcomes disease state management

Medicine Cabinet Compounding Pharmacist – Springfield, OH 04/2006 – 11/2008

Pharmacy Director Community Hospital - Springfield, OH 07/2002 - 04/2006

Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.

Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by overseeing those requiring immunizations and delivering patient consultations.

Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.

Directed pharmacy staff and medication management workflows to support efficient and cost-effective use of medications.

Reviewed medication errors and adverse drug events to implement quality improvement measures and boost organizational performance.

Conducted post-implementation assessment of pharmacy automation enhancements and programs to achieve desired results.

Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for patients and staff while promoting JCAHO and the Ohio Board of Pharmacy compliance.

Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and APhA best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Collaborated with the Quality Care Team to develop outcomes statistics.

Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster the skills sets of an already talented team.

Implemented several procedures to achieve and maintain JCAHO accreditation.

Oversaw several programs and developed and initiated policies and procedures to standardize and continue excellent delivery of care.

Pharmacy Manager Community Hospital - Springfield, OH 07/2001 - 07/2002

Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into the inventory system.

●Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency.

●Led and motivated 44 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.

●Optimized case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs.

●Executed advanced inpatient pharmacy care services and practice standards.

Clinical Pharmacist Community Hospital - Springfield, OH 10/1999 - 07/2001

●Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medication.

●Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use.

●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.

●Participated in several meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions, and discharges for patients.

●Diversified facility offerings by adding services such as IV to PO conversion, renal dosing, and vancomycin and

aminoglycoside dosing.

Education and Training

General Pharmacy Practice Resident Grant Medical Center - Columbus, OH 06/1997 - 07/1998

Drug Information Lab Instructor Ohio Northern University – Ada, OH 1995-1996

Ohio Northern University Ada, OH 03/1997

PharmD: Pharmacy

Ohio Northern University Ada, OH 08/1992

Bachelor of Science and Pharmacy: Pharmacy

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