Pharmacy manager
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Dhvanil Patel
Dhvanil Patel, Pharm.D
* *** ***** **, ************, NJ 08844
adt1lv@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Enthusiastic Pharmacist well-versed in pharmacology, dispensing, compounding, and medication therapy management with excellent verbal and written communication skills honed over a years of pharmacy practice. Flexible in quickly mastering new technologies and information systems. Empathetic and intuitive during patient interactions and adept at building trust and strong customer relations.
Professional Experience
● Pharmacy Manager / Clinical Immunizing Pharmacist Rite Aid Pharmacy (Perth Amboy, NJ) February 2015- Present
● Lead and managed Pharmacy team of up to 10 staff members to provide exceptional customer service. Execute various clinical services like MTM, Immunizations, diabetes counseling and smoking cessation.
● Oversee daily operations to increase profits and increase script count from 1100 to 1400 prescriptions a week. Worked with the team to maintain inventory and scheduling to ensure growth in business.
● Fill and perform QA reviews for prescriptions and counseling patients on proper use of medications. Monitor patient compliance and help in increasing adherence.
● Counsel patients on use and potential adverse events from medication use.
● Reporting Adverse events from drugs/vaccines through internal systems and directly through manufacturers.
● Directly communicating with health care providers in recommending appropriate dosing and prescribing recommendations to optimize patient therapy.
● Organize and conduct various immunizations clinics including Flu, Shingles, Pneumonia and COVID-19.
● Helped the district in mentoring new hire pharmacists, pharmacy interns and technicians to succeed in their roles.
● Ensure compliance of all regulatory requirements and made sure all policies and procedures were adhered to by all the staff members.
● Assisted in overseeing pharmacy prescription and inventory audits.
● Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy (Spotswood, NJ and Delmar, MD) August 2012- January 2015
● Accurately filled and QA prescriptions and provide exceptional customer service.
● Assist Pharmacy manager in running a successful pharmacy by helping in training technicians and inventory management.
● Handled inquiries about medication safety and usage. Dhvanil Patel
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● Received numerous positive reviews.
● Provide clinical services like MTM and immunizations.
● Giving accurate information on the correct use of over-the-counter medication and prescription medications.
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● Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy (Philadelphia, PA) January 2011 - August 2012
● Data entry of new prescriptions and refills.
● Handling patient insurance issues
● Assisting patients in looking up drug information and answering questions by looking up resources.
Advance Pharmacy Practice Experience (Clerkship).
● Independent Pharmacy Rotation
Rapoport Pharmacy May 2011- June 2011
● Data entry of new prescriptions and refills.
● Gained understanding of how to run a successful small independent pharmacy by maintaining inventory and following state and federal regulations of pharmacy.
● Institutional Pharmacy Rotation
Holy Redeemer Hospital September 2011-October 2011
● Assisting the Pharmacist in preparing, dispensing and delivery of parenteral and oral medications for inpatients and outpatients.
● Communicate effectively with nurses, other pharmacists, and physicians.
● Counseling patients on hospital meds and doing med reconciliation.
● Checking Patient profiles and antibiotic surveillance.
● Community Pharmacy Rotation
Acme Sav-On Pharmacy October 2011-December 2011
● Data entry of new prescriptions and refills.
● Handling prescription insurance related issues for patients.
● Assisting patients by answering drug related questions.
● Clinical Inpatient Rotation
Jeanes Hospital January 2012-February 2012
● Assisting Pharmacists in making clinical decisions regarding drug choices.
● Reviewing patients' charts and making recommendations.
● Ambulatory Clinical Rotation
HealthLink Medical Center March 2012-May 2012
● Reviewing patient charts and making recommendations for the patients.
● Doing a thorough Medical History and counseling patients on the appropriate use of medications.
● Filling prescriptions accurately in the pharmacy and dispensing it to the patients.
● Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia September 2010 – December 2010
● Counsel patients regarding their medication - Warfarin and smoking cessation.
● Answering questions and concerns regarding their medication and smoking. Dhvanil Patel
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Education
● Advanced International Pharmacovigilance April 2022 and Argus Safety Certification
● Doctor of Pharmacy September 2008 - May 2012
Temple University School of Pharmacy
● Pre-Pharmacy requirements September 2006 – May 2008 Raritan Valley Community College
● Bachelor of Pharmacy Candidate September 2004- May 2006 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Active Licenses
● NJ Pharmacist License
● APHA Certification for Immunization Delivery
Honors
● President’s list – Spring ‘07
● Dean’s list - Fall ’06, Fall ’07, Spring ‘08
● Galileo scholar – Raritan Valley Community College
● Next Generation Pharmacist Award nominee from Riteaid Pharmacy for Pharmacy Times.
Skills and languages
● Microsoft office suite
● HIPAA Trained
● Proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
Community Services
● Global Cancer Concern India volunteer
● Help Age India volunteer
● Prevention Point Philadelphia volunteer
References available upon request
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