Allison Turkovich
Pharmacist
Winterville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist enthusiastic about helping diverse people and offering experience with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable in Clinical Services and Managing pharmacists, technicians, and other pharmacy personnel. Bringing successful career history comprising more than 10 years. Oversee retail pharmacy operations to fill over 600 orders per day while achieving operational goals. Knowledgeable about leading team members, coordinating supplies and consulting with individuals to offer superior assistance and care. Highly organized, efficiency-driven and dedicated to error prevention.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
27889, NC
05.2021 - Current
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Correctly completed pharmacy daily and weekly reports.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
- Implemented security protocols to protect patient data.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
- Recommended appropriate clinical programs such as immunization, MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist).
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Farmville, NC
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Correctly completed pharmacy daily and weekly reports.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Implemented security protocols to protect patient data.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
- Recommended appropriate clinical programs such as immunization, MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist).
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Implemented standard procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to enforce quality, security and proper disposal.
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Greenville, NC
10.2014 - 12.2020
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.
- Supervised team of 5 pharmacy technicians, and 5 pharmacists.
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
Greenville, NC
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Helped market manager to open new pharmacy at my location and 5 others.
- Doctor detailing to provide information to specialists about walmart meeting their patient's needs.
- Conducted several in store and off site health screenings to promote pharmacy and offer advice to patient's about their healthcare needs.
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
Williamston, NC
06.2009 - 11.2011
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Supervised team of 15 pharmacy technicians, and 3 pharmacists.
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
Tarboro, NC
06.2009 - 11.2011
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Walmart
Tarboro, NC
05.2009 - 06.2009
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Pharmacy Intern
Kroger
Greenville, NC
07.2005 - 05.2009
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
- Contacted insurance companies to resolve claims issues.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling.
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
Greenville, NC
12.2003 - 08.2005
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC 08.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 08.2001 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 08.2001 - 12.2004
Skills
In good standing with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
undefinedCertification
BLS provided by American Red Cross
References
Shannon England - Market Health and Wellness Manager for Walmart, 252.673.7736, senglan@wal-mart.com
Tiffany Bowman - Pharmacy Manager for Harris Teeter, 252.717.2088
William Hardy - Pharmacy Manager for Walmart 910.280.6186
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
05.2021 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2020 - 05.2021
BLS provided by American Red Cross
01-2019
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart Neighborhood Market
10.2014 - 12.2020
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
11.2011 - 01.2014
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
06.2009 - 11.2011
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
06.2009 - 11.2011
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Walmart
05.2009 - 06.2009
Immunization Certification (APhA)
01-2009
OTC certification (APhA)
01-2009
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Campbell University
08.2005 - 05.2009
Pharmacy Intern
Kroger
07.2005 - 05.2009
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
12.2003 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Carolina University
08.2001 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
East Carolina University
08.2001 - 12.2004
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