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Maria Zervos

Easton,PA

Summary

Resourceful pharmacist with several 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.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
Tannersville, PA
02.2021 - Current
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Oversaw compounding of special medications to meet unique patient needs, following precise formulas and protocols.
  • Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed drug utilization patterns in order to recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
  • Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
  • Provided education and guidance on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and health maintenance.
  • Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on proper use, side effects and potential drug interactions.
  • Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
  • Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
  • Assisted in training pharmacy technicians on prescription processing, inventory management and customer service skills.
  • Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
  • Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
  • Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
  • Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.

Staff Pharmacist

Rite Aid
Bethlehem, PA
08.2016 - 02.2021
  • Oversaw compounding of special medications to meet unique patient needs, following precise formulas and protocols.
  • Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
  • Administered immunizations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
  • Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on proper use, side effects and potential drug interactions.
  • Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
  • Supervised pharmacy technicians and interns.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures and medication therapy management programs to improve patient outcomes.
  • Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
  • Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
  • Maintained accurate patient medication profiles, including allergies, conditions, and concurrent medications.
  • Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
  • Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2000

Some College (No Degree) - Human Biology

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA

Skills

  • Medication Coordination
  • Compounding medications
  • Prescription verification
  • Pharmacological counseling
  • Pharmaceutical Utilization Assessment
  • Inventory Management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Pharmacy law
  • HIPAA regulations compliance
  • Continuing education
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Vaccines
  • Controlled substance tracking
  • Verifying orders
  • Overseeing pharmacy operations
  • Monthly narcotic inventories
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Customer service and communication skills

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Greek
Professional

Certification

  • Pennsylvania Licensed Pharmacist-Expires 09/30/2026 RP045689L
  • Pennsylvania Licensed Pharmacist for Injectables Expires 09/3/2026 RPI006653

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
02.2021 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Rite Aid
08.2016 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Temple University

Some College (No Degree) - Human Biology

Northampton Community College

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