James S. Tarantola
386-***-******************@*****.****10 Wilderness Run, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
PHARMACIST
Highly accomplished, compassionate, solutions-oriented Pharmacist with 15 + years experience looking to secure a part time position. Experience in demonstrating commitment to top-quality customer service, expertise in patient counseling, leadership, team building and workflow control. Ability to build and lead profitable pharmacies with exceptional work ethic, motivational skills and progress-centered attitude. Contribute to excellence in patient care and effective drug delivery. Utilize outstanding communication capabilities to establish lasting community relationships and continually encourage improved performance and morale among team members. Strong technical abilities with talent for readily learning new software programs.
Patient Relations & Education Order Processing & Verification Order Processing & Verification
Staff Training Records Management/DUR Regulatory Compliance
Patient Retention Inventory Control Business Development
Proficient in Framework Docu Track Conexis
Professional Experience
CVS HEALTH INC., Palm Coast, FL 2021 – Present
Staff Immunizer
• Provide shingles, Covid-19, flu immunizations to the community HOME CARE PHARMACY, Palm Coast, FL 2019-2020
Staff Pharmacist
PINNACLE PHARMACY, Palm Coast, FL 2017 – 2019
Pharmacist in Charge
CVS HEALTH INC., The Villages, FL 2014 – 2017
Pharmacy Manager/PIC
• Orchestrated all daily operations
• Lead a team of five technicians
CENTRA RX PHARMACY, INC., Ocala, FL 2012 – 2014
Pharmacist in Charge
• Orchestrated all daily operation
• Lead a team of seven technicians
GUARDIAN PHARMACY, INC., Ormond Beach, FL 2007 – 2012 Staff Pharmacist
• Serve within long-term care pharmacy
• Verify technicians work for accuracy
• Review drug information for reactions
• Address medication questions and concerns
• Perform compounding and IV admixture
WALMART, Daytona Beach and Palm Coast FL 2005-2012 Assistant Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist
• Contributed to revenue growth at both assigned locations, elevating business 6% in Daytona Beach store and 9% in Palm Coast store
• Improved work environment by utilizing more balanced scheduling, reinforcing positive feedback and encouraging team approach.
Additional Experience: Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist – CVS (formerly Eckerd), Palm Coast, FL and Owner/Pharmacist – Bay Village Pharmacy & Surgical, Amityville, NY; Belmont Plaza Pharmacy, North Babylon, NY; Evergreen Pharmacy & Surgical, Holbrook, NY EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY, Queens, NY – Bachelor of Science SUNY FARMINGDALE, Farmingdale, NY – Applied Associates Science in Mortuary Science LICENSED PHARMACIST – Florida, Georgia, Minnesota and New York Certified Compounding Pharmacist
Flu Immunization Certified
Certified Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacist
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS
Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) – Member
Long Island Pharmacist Society (LIPS) – Member
BOC Professional Surgical Fitting Organization – Member Phi Delta Chi – Vice President
Amityville Rotary Club – Co-Chairman, Gift of Life Program