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STEVEN KUTNER
advjkl@r.postjobfree.com 703-***-**** Clifton, VA 20124
Resourceful Pharmacist with 49 years of experience in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications. 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. Experienced Pharmacist with over 49 years working in diverse retail and hospital platforms. Skilled at analyzing doctor notes and prescriptions to ensure timely and effective processing of orders. Strongly committed to regulatory compliance and data accuracy. Delegating assignments
Supervising technicians
Interpreting orders
Sales skills
Drug interaction understanding
Administering vaccines
Monthly narcotic inventories
Verifying inventory
Overseeing pharmacy operations
Quality assurance controls
Dispensing medicines
Profitability understanding
Regulatory requirements
Giant Pharmacy Landover, MD
Pharmacist
02/0202 - Current
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently. Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
CVS Pharmacy Bethesda, MD
Pharmacist
10/2017 - 06/2019
Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
Bradley Drugs Bethesda, MD
Staff Pharmacist
02/2013 - 10/2017
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug Summary
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Experience
interactions, storage requirements and directions for use. CVS PharmacyBethesda Bethesda, MD
Pharmacist Manager
01/1999 - 02/2013
Counseled patients on proper use of medication and potential side effects. Developed system of inventory recordkeeping and control to detect shortages or discrepancies in controlled substances. Managed medical supply inventory, complying with applicable laws and regulations.
Filled and dispensed 300 prescriptions each day.
Packetts Pharmacy Silver Spring, MD
Pharmacist Owner
01/1983 - 12/1998
Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
06/1974
Packets Pharmacy was voted best independent pharmacy Sept. 1986 .Was awarded pharmacist of the year at CVS in 2004 for Montgomery county region. Was preceptor of the year for Howard University in 2006. licensed pharmacist thru March of 2024
immunization and CPR thru March of 2024
Education and Training
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