Allison Dewald
St. Louis
Summary
Professional pharmacist with strong focus on pharmaceutical care and patient-centered outcomes. Proven ability in medication therapy management, drug utilization review, and patient counseling. Known for team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Strong skills in clinical assessments, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic recommendations. Reliable and results-driven with commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2024 - Current
- Leading and communicating with the pharmacy team through daily activities (prescription processing, immunizations, counseling, compounding).
- Collaborating with nurse practitioners on site to find the most appropriate therapies for patients.
- Daily monitoring of REMS prior to dispensing medications such as clozapine.
- Managing and ensuring drug and supply inventory meets the needs of our patients.
- Developing relationships with new and previous patients to provide individualized care plans.
- Staying up to date on compliance standards while being prepared for audits and inspections.
- Train pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Address customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
- Play an active role in the hiring process, identifying top talent that contribute to the teams success in providing outstanding pharmaceutical care services.
- Support employee growth and development by providing regular performance feedback, mentoring opportunities, and career advancement resources.
- Collaborate with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Clinical Pharmacist (PRN)
Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured patient safety by reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and potential interactions.
- Enhanced treatment outcomes by working closely with healthcare teams to develop tailored medication plans.
- Conducted drug utilization reviews to optimize treatment protocols and minimize adverse effects.
Clinical Pharmacist
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborating with physicians and nurses to recommend appropriate therapy
- Staying informed and up to date on clinical guidelines/formulary updates/medication shortages
- Creating rapport with colleagues and practitioners to improve positive outcomes in patient care
- Staffing on ICU, Cancer Care, and Labor and Delivery satellite pharmacies routinely
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Problem solving when therapies become unmanageable for patients
- Using critical thinking to work with physicians and nurses to find appropriate and affordable therapy for patients
- Assisting and completing tasks as called upon by the Pharmacist in Charge
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
01.2021
Bachelors of Health Sciences - undefined
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
01.2018
Skills
- Epic
- Pyxis
- DoseEdge
- MS Excel
- RxConnect
Certification
- Missouri Board of Pharmacy Licensure with MTS Certification (License No.2021031804)
- Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certificate
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist (PRN)
Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelors of Health Sciences - undefined
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
St. Louis College of Pharmacy