Production Supervisor Pharmacy Intern

Benny Ninan

**** ******** ****, ************, ** 19115

*********@*****.*** 267-***-****

INTRODUCTION

Customer focused Pharmacist offering 22 years of experience in retail pharmacy operations and some hospital experience. Well-versed in prescription preparation, team collaboration and improving performance metrics. Consistently ranked top 10 in the district in providing influenza vaccination and medication therapy management.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S. in Pharm.) May 1999

St. John’s University School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Pharmacist ID#RP045841L

Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy

Immunizer License ID#RP1001335

Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

American Heart Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rite Aid Philadelphia, PA Aug 1999- Present

Pharmacist-in-Charge/Retail Pharmacy Manager

Processed over 350 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.

Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against covid-19, influenza, pneumonia, shingles, and other diseases.

Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.

Hosted successful quarterly healthcare clinics for community performing blood pressure and diabetes screening and counseled patients on hypertension, diabetes and other disease states.

Worked as preceptor/mentor for students completing introductory and advanced pharmacy practicums.

Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.

Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stick to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.

Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.

Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.

Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.

Supervised team of 2 staff pharmacists, 8 pharmacy technicians and 2 cashiers.

Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage, (opioid stewardship).

Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.

Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing staff education to employees.

St. Joseph Hospital New York, NY Aug 1995-Aug 1999

Pharmacy Intern

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, review and interpret orders for inpatient

medication request using computerized patient profiles

Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, contact and confer with physicians and nurses

concerning the appropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug allergy and drug-drug

interaction

Fill automated dispensing machines and delivers patient medications accurately and

punctually

Conducts IV rounds and under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, prepares IV

additives using aseptic techniques in the laminar airflow hood and glove box.

Parr Pharmaceuticals Bronx, NY Jan 1993- May 1998

Production Supervisor

Oversee production of creams, lotions, and topical ointments

HONORS AND AWARDS

School of Pharmacy Academic Achievement Scholarship

Dean’s list of Outstanding Students

Rho Chi First Year Achievement Award for Academic Excellence

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

SKILLS

Fluent in Malayalam

REFERENCES

References Available Upon Request

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