Aaron W King RPH
BRIDGETON,NJ
Summary
Seasoned pharmacy professional with a solid retail background looking for a challenging new role. An Experienced Pharmacy veteran with multiple years of experience in Pharmacy operations. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. I served as the acting Chief Pharmacist at the Federal Correctional Facility in Fairton N.J. which requires a highly extensive government background check. Previously I was a floater Pharmacist with CVS Caremark in extremely high volume stores. I currently hold a floater position with Zallies Shop Rite.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Support Personnel Pharmacist
Cardinal Health
Vineland, NJ
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with operations team to provide excellent customer service and foster positive work environment.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
Floater /Per Diem Pharmacist
Zallies Shop Rite
Williamstown, NJ
04.2021 - Current
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Prepared more than 45 prescriptions each day.
Floater Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Blackwood, NJ
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
- Prepared medications based on physician orders.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared more than 400 prescriptions each day.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
Acting Chief Pharmacist
FCI Fairton
Bridgeton, NJ
07.2019 - Current
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness
- Complied with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements and internal procedures affecting business operations
- Maintained material and stock levels consistent with business requirements while meeting target capital objectives
- Controlled digital access, used confidential waste bins and shredders, and locked document storage cabinets to protect confidential files, reports and fiscal data
- Created, modified, and executed a daily action plan to maximize client satisfaction
- Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties and to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to customer service provision
Pharmacist In Charge/ Default Owner, 05/2017 To Current
Main Pharmacy LLC
Vineland, NJ
05.2017 - Current
- Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in a substantial growth of customer base
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email
- Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes
- Educated patients about possible interactions and special instructions
- Processed third-party insurance information for patients
- Counseled patients on the use of over-the-counter medications
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept a check on inventory levels
- Maintained material and stock levels consistent with business requirements while meeting target capital objectives
- Calculated batch records for final batch weight, needed volume, simple metric conversions, and raw materials measured.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
Pharmacist In Charge/ Assistant Owner
Light Pharmacy LLC
Bridgeton, NJ
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Filled and dispensed 275 prescriptions daily.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
Overnight Pharmacist
Walgreen Co
Bridgeton, NJ
04.2005 - 04.2010
- Implemented standard procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to ensure quality, security and proper disposal
- Compounded and repackaged medications, including unit-doses, topical medications and sterile products
- Closely monitored department performance metrics
- Cleaned equipment and work areas and sterilized glassware to maintain safe and sanitary conditions
- Properly filled and dispensed an average of 100 ] prescriptions per day
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Temple University School Of Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PAAssociate of Applied Science - Applied Sciences
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJSkills
- Motivated self-starter
- Retail pharmacy procedure knowledge
- Conflict resolution ability
- Committed to quality assurance
- HIPAA Regulations
- Patient education and counseling
- Inventory management
- Drug inventory management
- Wellness services
- Relationship building and rapport
- New Jersey State Licensed
- Drug utilization review
- Compounding skills
- Medication Therapy Management
Certification
American Pharmacists Association Immunization May 2015
Immunization Trained
Trained in the proper usage of common vaccines, influenza, shingle etc.
Timeline
Operational Support Personnel Pharmacist
Cardinal Health
07.2021 - Current
Floater /Per Diem Pharmacist
Zallies Shop Rite
04.2021 - Current
Floater Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 04.2021
Acting Chief Pharmacist
FCI Fairton
07.2019 - Current
Pharmacist In Charge/ Default Owner, 05/2017 To Current
Main Pharmacy LLC
05.2017 - Current
Pharmacist In Charge/ Assistant Owner
Light Pharmacy LLC
11.2012 - 03.2015
Overnight Pharmacist
Walgreen Co
04.2005 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Temple University School Of Pharmacy
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Sciences
Camden County College
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