Vitalina Shlafman
Registered Pharmacist
Staten Island, NY,NY
Summary
Compassionate pharmacist with over 13 years of experience highly skilled in providing exceptional healthcare services to clients and health practitioners to improve patient outcomes. Committed in pursuing ways to improve operations, increase revenue and increase costumer satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Ocean Breeze Pharmacy
Staten Island, NY
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed and supported a team of 7 technicians with respect to workflow efficiency, proper software training, communication and respect in the workplace.
- Processing and verifying on average of 300-400 prescriptions per day with utmost accuracy and efficiency using RX30 pharmacy software.
- Learning about and preparing compounds for certain populations of patients for medications not readily available on the market.
- Providing patient education on use of major devices including durable medical equipment, specialty medications (focus on HIV meds).
- Providing counseling on appropriateness and importance of vaccinations crucial in the pandemic of Covid-19 and significant other preventative measures.
- Consulting with physicians and patients with regards to medication dosage, drug interactions, disease management, and potential side effects of medications.
- Increasing medication adherence and compliance by enforcing the use of medication synchronization, proper dose packaging by time of day, same day delivery, including FedEx of medications (HIPAA compliant) to patients within the U.S.
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Staten Island, NY
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Final verification and dispensing of medication using NextGen system.
- Processing data entry for prescriptions thru all types of third-parties and resolving third-party issues.
- Consulting with prescribers regarding appropriateness of drug therapy including alternative drug therapies.
- Contacting physicians for new, refill, drug/disease interaction and clarifications on prescriptions.
- Providing counseling to patients on appropriate use and need of prescription and OTC products.
- Educating patients on better disease management, including demonstration of correct use of device.
- Providing proper training for pharmacy staff and other store personnel.
- Maintaining accurate inventory of controlled, non-controlled medication and supplies.
- Making sure all aspects of Good Faith Dispensing, state and federal regulations are being followed.
- Providing patient consultations thru OutcomesMTM.
- Be cognizant of current and emerging medications/guidelines and educating pharmacist colleagues and physicians.
Supervising Pharmacist/District MTM Lead
Duane Reade Pharmacy
Staten Island, NY
05.2013 - 11.2019
- Maintaining a team of 7 employees: scheduling within pharmacy assigned hourly budget using SMART and Kronos systems.
- Providing and overseeing efficient training to new and existing staff in a positive environment following company policies.
- Managing MTM for the district comprised of 25 stores.
- Serving an administrative role for the needs of pharmacists using the Mirixa MTM platform.
- Conducting MTM cases with patients using OutcomesMTM and Mirixa to increase medication adherence and quality of life.
- Responsible for completing comprehensive medication reviews, therapy interventions, 30 to 90 day conversions, medication/device counseling for targeted members to increase adherence.
- Making sure pharmacist are up to date with case deadlines and assisting with case completions.
- Be cognizant of current and emerging medications/guidelines and educating pharmacist colleagues and physicians.
- Partnering with the Store Manager to schedule community events and conducting off-site clinics.
- Developing new contacts within the pharmacy chain and physicians.
- Maintaining accurate inventory of controlled, non-controlled medication and supplies.
- Creating action plans to achieve goals increasing business in the pharmacy.
Staff Pharmacist
Duane Reade Pharmacy
Staten Island, NY
07.2009 - 05.2013
- Final verification and dispensing of medication using InterCom Plus system.
- Processing data entry for prescriptions thru all types of third-parties and resolving third-party issues.
- Consulting prescribers regarding appropriateness of drug therapy including alternative drug therapies.
- Contacting physicians for new, refill, drug/disease interaction and clarifications on prescriptions.
- Providing counseling to patients on appropriate use and need of OTC products.
- Educating patients on better disease management, including demonstration of correct use of devices.
- Administering immunizations, vaccine counseling and appropriateness to patients.
- Assisting the supervising pharmacist with training for pharmacy staff.
- Maintaining accurate inventory of controlled, non-controlled medication and supplies.
- Making sure all aspects of Good Faith Dispensing, state and federal laws are being followed.
- Providing patient consultations thru several MTM platforms.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Staten Island, NY
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Providing medication therapy management to patients regarding OTC and prescription drugs.
- Final verification and dispensing of medication using Rx2000 system (on average 350 per diem).
- Recommend appropriate drug therapy to physicians including alternative drug therapies.
- Processing data entry for prescriptions thru all types of third-parties and resolving third-party issues.
- Contacting physicians for new, refill and drug/disease interaction prescriptions.
- Educating patients on better disease management, including demonstration of correct use of devices.
- Providing efficient training to new and current staff in a positive environment.
Per Diem Pharmacist
Rosebank Pharmacy
Staten Island, NY
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Medication therapy management for patients regarding OTC and prescription drugs.
- Final verification and dispensing of medication using Enterprise Rx (on average 200 per diem).
- Contacting physicians regarding therapy changes and drug/disease interactions.
- Management and training of staff in the pharmacy.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Long Island University
09.2002 - 05.2008
Skills
Medication inventory management
Compounding skills
Quality Assurance and Control
Drug Formulation and Compounding
Knowleadgeable in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Excellent Multi-Tasking and Communication
Affiliations
American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
Certification
CPR Certification with American Red Cross
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Ocean Breeze Pharmacy
06.2021 - 10.2021
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
12.2019 - 06.2021
Supervising Pharmacist/District MTM Lead
Duane Reade Pharmacy
05.2013 - 11.2019
Staff Pharmacist
Duane Reade Pharmacy
07.2009 - 05.2013
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2008 - 07.2009
Per Diem Pharmacist
Rosebank Pharmacy
08.2008 - 07.2009
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Long Island University
09.2002 - 05.2008