ADRIENNE ETHEREDGE
Maumelle,AR
Summary
Service oriented, seasoned pharmacist with thirty- four years experience in various types of pharmacy. Truly enjoys working with people and helping others. Excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Services Manager for Oncology/Sickle Cell
UAMS Specialty Pharmacy
Little Rock, AR
10.2025 - Current
- Analyzed service performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to promote collaboration in patient-centered care strategies.
- Mentored junior team members by providing guidance on best practices in their roles while fostering professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly to identify strengths as well as areas needing improvement; provided constructive feedback accordingly.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
Oncology Pharmacy Specialist
UAMS Specialty Pharmacy
Little Rock, AR
07.2018 - Current
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving safety, service and operational issues.
- Provided financial assistance for patients by obtaining copay cards, grants, or free drug from manufacturers.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, ensuring trust and loyalty through personalized attention and care.
- Liaison between patient and clinic for any medication or clinical needs.
- Managed medication therapy management programs to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for complex patients.
- Oversaw prescription processing and verification to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted medication reviews, providing recommendations for therapy adjustments based on patient needs.
- Coordinated closely with insurance companies to resolve billing issues efficiently, reducing financial burdens on patients.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging therapies.
- Educated patients on the importance of medication adherence for better health outcomes.
Pharmacy Specialist
EBRX
Little Rock, AR
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted physicians in obtaining prior approval for prescription medications for their patient from their insurance company.
- Used clinical knowledge to determine if a patient's diagnosis meets criteria for drug approval.
- Informed doctors and nurses on what medications were available on their patient's formulary.
- Helped pharmacies who were having trouble processing insurance claims.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Research Pharmacist
UAMS
Little Rock, AR
11.2008 - 02.2018
- Worked in conjunction with a team of professionals to establish drug studies.
- Trained staff pharmacists in the Inpatient Pharmacy and the Cancer Institute Pharmacy to prepare study drug properly.
- Met with study monitors to review the progress of the study and ensure that all study drug was being stored, prepared, and dispensed according to study protocol.
- Compounded and blinded study medications for investigator initiated studies.
- Advised physicians and study coordinators with proper dosing and dispensing of study medications in investigator initiated studies.
- Performed drug accountability.
- Supervised medication dispensing process, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
Counseling Pharmacist
UAMS Outpatient Pharmacy
Little Rock, AR
04.2002 - 11.2008
- Reconciled any insurance billing or quantity changes that were needed.
- Supervised cashiers.
- Responsible for cash register and electronic signature pad maintenance.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Mentored pharmacy students and interns, contributing to development of future healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient safety by accurately dispensing and reviewing over thousands of prescriptions, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medication usage and potential side effects with clear, empathetic communication.
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy
Little Rock, AR
09.1998 - 03.2002
- Supervised a staff of three pharmacists, two technicians, and four pharmacy interns.
- Mentored pharmacy students in pharmacy management.
- Implemented a plan to contact family members of elderly customers if needed.
- Oversaw pharmacy billing and reimbursement of third party claims.
- Oversaw daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Led team of pharmacists and technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing service quality and efficiency.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory control processes to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
Little Rock, AR
05.1992 - 09.1998
- Provided expert consultation to patients regarding medication usage and potential side effects.
- Mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on best practices and operational efficiency.
- Mentored pharmacy students.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Monitored stock for expiration dates.
- Dispensed medications accurately, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulations.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
UAMS College of Pharmacy
Little Rock05-1992
Skills
- Excellent people skills
- Motivated self-starter
- Retail pharmacy procedure knowledge
- Skilled at assessing drug interactions
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
Certification
Certified Specialty Pharmacist April 6, 2026- current
Timeline
Clinical Services Manager for Oncology/Sickle Cell
UAMS Specialty Pharmacy
10.2025 - Current
Oncology Pharmacy Specialist
UAMS Specialty Pharmacy
07.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Specialist
EBRX
02.2018 - 07.2018
Research Pharmacist
UAMS
11.2008 - 02.2018
Counseling Pharmacist
UAMS Outpatient Pharmacy
04.2002 - 11.2008
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy
09.1998 - 03.2002
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
05.1992 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
UAMS College of Pharmacy