Jessica Bocanegra
Fair lawn, NJ,07410
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Objective:
To gain applicable experience as I work towards obtaining a PharmD Degree.
Education:
Long Island University (Expected graduation 2025)
* Major: PharmD & Masters in Public Health ( dual degree)
* Related coursework: Pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, epidemiology, etc.
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH (2020)
* Major: Pre-Pharmacy
* Related coursework: Chemistry, Biology, and Calculus. Fair Lawn High School (2016)
* High school Diploma
Experience:
Cashier 5/2016 – 4/2017
* Worked up front in CVS. Had to occasionally put merchandise away and take passport pictures and work at the photo department. Pharmacy Technician 4/17 - 9/2020
* Communicating with the pharmacist and doctors concerning any types of prescriptions being dropped off or sent electronically. Listen to customers questions and needs about any type of over the counter item, medication, or insurance claims. Provide the upmost care and empathy for patients. This includes making sure all their prescriptions are being filled through their insurance or a discount card and making sure to help them out with any cost concerns. Also, in charge of filling prescriptions and compounding medications. This includes counting, measuring and mixing different drugs. Speak to patients if there are any changes in their medication such as a dose change, drug change, or if they are getting off the medication. This information is then communicated back to the pharmacist which is then updated in the patients profile. Pharmacy Intern 9/2020 - Current
* Utilizing skills and information learned in skills to better assist the pharmacist in performing drug counseling and data entry. Gaining hands-on experience with the staff pharmacist and learning about how a pharmacist is properly run. Fill prescriptions, administer vaccine, compound medications, speak to physicians and healthcare providers in regards to patients medications. Answering patients questions about medication and OTC products.
Skills & Abilities:
-Strong Communication skills
-Ability to multitask
-Strong Computer literacy
-Responsible and reliable
-Show patiences, empathy, and open to learn new skills Certifications:
-CPR certified
-CPhT Certified
VOLUNTEER/HUMANITARIAN/EXTRACURICULAR
ACTIVITIES:
* Research with Infectious disease pharmacist on drug therapies used for patients with endocarditis (9/21- current)
* Active member of ACCP, ASHP, Lambda Kappa Sigma, and APhA
* Out reach programs to educate patients within the community on medication adherence and how to properly take their medication.
* Flu-shot clinics
* Covid Clinics
* Conducted research at UPMC hospital in Pittsburgh during undergrad on antibiotic resistance