Allene Bowers
Ventura,CA
Summary
Highly experienced Retail Pharmacy Manager with 21 years of pharmaceutical expertise and 8 years of managerial leadership; diligent and dedicated customer-oriented professional with thorough knowledge of government regulations, drug-utilization evaluation, proper dissemination, inventory management, and emerging medications.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
PharMerica
05.2023 - Current
- Provides critical information and advise to nurses and physicians regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage
- Collaborates closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess quality and effectiveness of drugs and/or drug regiment
- Performs accurate dose calculations for infusion patients based on medication patient condition, volume and administration rates
- Consistently monitors and documents IV therapy for infusion patients
- Supervises pharmacy production staff to ensure proper order entry workflow and adherence to delivery schedules
- Checks for content, accuracy, and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling
Per Diem Pharmacist
Walgreens
05.2023 - Current
- Improves patient outcomes by providing accurate medication counseling and addressing potential drug interactions.
- Enhances pharmacy efficiency by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Reduces medication errors with diligent attention to detail when reviewing prescriptions and dispensing medications.
- Provides exceptional customer service by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Maintains strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, ensuring pharmacy operations remained compliant at all times.
- Contributes to increased vaccination rates within the community by administering immunizations as needed.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
07.2015 - 05.2023
- Supervised up to team of 7 pharmacy technicians.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, shingles, and other diseases.
- Preceptor to a number of pharmacy interns
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Trained staff, providing direct supervision and on going staff development
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Correctly completed pharmacy daily and weekly reports.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Floater Pharmacist
Walgreens
10.2010 - 04.2013
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Entered orders into database, verified insurance and prepared medications.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products under pharmacist supervision.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Contacted insurance companies to resolve claims issues.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Performed blood pressure and blood glucose tests on patients.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
10.2007 - 01.2009
Staff Pharmacist
Subic Bay Medical Center, Inc
01.2003 - 05.2006
Pharmacy Volunteer
President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital
08.2002 - 01.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation
Pangasinan, Philippines04.2002
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
PharMerica
05.2023 - Current
Per Diem Pharmacist
Walgreens
05.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
07.2015 - 05.2023
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
04.2013 - 07.2015
Floater Pharmacist
Walgreens
10.2010 - 04.2013
Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
01.2009 - 10.2010
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
10.2007 - 01.2009
Staff Pharmacist
Subic Bay Medical Center, Inc
01.2003 - 05.2006
Pharmacy Volunteer
President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital
08.2002 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation