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SAMANTHA SAXTON

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Creative Business Owner and Licensed Pharmacist with exceptional background spent in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

Sam's Supplements & Supplies
03.2019 - Current
  • Recognized the great demand for a variety of vitamins and other over the counter (OTC) items sold in the United States.
  • Established a business as a sole trader and used the opportunity as a freelancer to introduce and promote my products to the various pharmacies.
  • Secured the accounts of over 120 retail pharmacies to be their major supplier.
  • Hired and trained four people who have no experience in sales and pharmacy to be sales representatives and storeroom attendants.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and monthly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.

Freelance Pharmacist

Blue Origin Pharmacy
11.2019 - 09.2023
  • Managed a newly opened pharmacy.
  • Ordered and stocked the pharmacy with prescription drugs and over the counter items.
  • Arranged the medications on the shelf in the dispensary based on alphabetical orders instead of brands and generic making it easier to locate an item.
  • Educated and assisted eligible patients based on disease conditions to apply for the government insurance called the National Health Fund to assist with the cost of their medications monthly, saving them thousands of dollars on their prescriptions.
  • Performed routine blood pressure and blood sugar checks for patients and counselling.

Freelance Pharmacist

Rite Care Pharmacy
01.2015 - 09.2023
  • Managed and supported a team of pharmacy technicians and assistants in filling over 100 prescriptions daily in the absence of the residence pharmacist.
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
  • Consulted with medical doctors about errors in prescriptions such as medication dosage, drug interactions, disease management, potential side effects etc.
  • Counseled patients about the importance of drug compliance, eating healthy, exercising, and maintaining overall good mental health.

Freelance Pharmacist

National Health Fund
03.2015 - 04.2017
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel to ensure proper and safe use of medications.
  • Provided accurate and timely review of medication orders for appropriate dosage, route of administration and drug interaction for both outpatient and inpatient clients.
  • Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

University of Technology
Kingston Jamaica WI
11.2013

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Employee Training
  • Staff Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Prolific team player
  • Detailed Oriented
  • Inventory Management
  • Patient Counseling
  • Business Development

Timeline

Freelance Pharmacist

Blue Origin Pharmacy
11.2019 - 09.2023

Business Owner

Sam's Supplements & Supplies
03.2019 - Current

Freelance Pharmacist

National Health Fund
03.2015 - 04.2017

Freelance Pharmacist

Rite Care Pharmacy
01.2015 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

University of Technology

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