Alaina Mazza
Utica,NY
Summary
Pharmacy Manager with extensive experience at Walgreen's Pharmacy, excelling in drug utilization reviews and patient education. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and patient safety through effective staff management and vaccination administration. Committed to fostering strong healthcare provider relationships to improve patient care outcomes.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreen's Pharmacy
09.2018 - Current
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice. Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Enhanced team communication by establishing regular meetings focusing on performance metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement strategies.
- Ensured safe working environment, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Pharmacy Manager
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
01.1988 - 08.2018
Staff Pharmacist
Parkway Drugs
03.2002 - 08.2010
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Educated patients about special administration instructions.
Education
Albany College of Pharmacy
Albany, NY05-1997
Skills
- Drug utilization review
- Medication therapy management
- Patient education and counseling
- Staff management
- Pharmacy regulations
- Vaccination administration
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreen's Pharmacy
09.2018 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Parkway Drugs
03.2002 - 08.2010
Pharmacy Manager
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
01.1988 - 08.2018
Albany College of Pharmacy
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