Alex Matas
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Driven Pharmacist with 7 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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Johns Hopkins Care At Home
Baltimore, MD
10.2022 - Current
- Currently work at the Weinberg Outpatient Pharmacy at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
- Patient population mostly consists of those undergoing treatment for cancer.
- Very experienced with BMS REMS drugs (Revlimid, Pomalyst, and Thalomid) including calling and counseling patients, confirmation prescriptions through the online portal, and verifying and dispensing the prescription.
- Collaborated with providers and clinical staff to ensure accurate drug selection, dosing regimens, adverse reactions and interactions and therapeutic effectiveness for chemotherapy drugs.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
Staff Pharmacist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked at the outpatient pharmacy of a large regional medical center
- Experience in EnterpriseRx pharmacy system and Epic hospital software
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- 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.
- Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Prepared medications based on physician orders.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Gallatin, TN
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
- Supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
- Improved organization and supply management policies for all medicines and materials.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
- Worked closely with store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Checked accuracy and productivity in performance of operational activities to maintain active pace of pharmacy.
- Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
Hendersonville, TN
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Interpreted and evaluated validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions.
- Communicated with all customers and staff in pleasant and professional manner.
- Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
Pharmacy Intern
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Accurately selected, measured and combined prescription components to prepare custom orders.
- Prepared medications based on physician orders.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
- Stocked medication dispensing cabinets on patient floors in a timely manner
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Management
Belmont University College of Pharmacy
Nashville, TN05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05.2012
Skills
- EPIC Hyperspace hospital software
- EPIC Willow Ambulatory pharmacy software
- EnterpriseRx pharmacy software
- Medication ordering
- Performance metrics
- Regulatory requirements
- Quality assurance controls
- Personnel management
- Patient safety
- Records maintenance
- Staff supervision
- Drug interaction understanding
- Supervising technicians
- Administering vaccines
- Dispensing medicines
- Calculating doses
- Interpreting orders
- Loss prevention
References
REFERENCES
Available on request
Languages
English - fluent
Spanish - intermediate
Additional Information
- Registered Pharmacist:
- State of Tennessee License Number: 41434, Exp: 7/31/2025
- State of Maryland License Number: 28611, Exp: 11/30/2025
Certification
- Lean Healthcare Management Certificate
- Medication Therapy Management Certification
- Immunization Certification
Timeline
Pharmacist
Johns Hopkins Care At Home
10.2022 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2021 - 10.2022
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
03.2021 - 09.2021
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
05.2017 - 03.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2014 - 02.2017
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Management
Belmont University College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Tennessee
- Lean Healthcare Management Certificate
- Medication Therapy Management Certification
- Immunization Certification
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