Amina Mefire
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
At CVS Pharmacy, a skilled Pharmacist Immunizer enhanced patient care through meticulous prescription management and effective communication, leading to top customer satisfaction. Expert in drug inventory management and medication dispensing, I significantly reduced medication errors and increased immunization rates, demonstrating a strong blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal skills.
Overview
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Work History
Pharmacist Immunizer
CVS Pharmacy
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented medication therapy management programs, resulting in improved patient adherence to prescribed medications.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
- Increased immunization rates in the community by administering vaccinations during flu season.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medication usage and potential side effects with clear, empathetic communication.
Education
Master In Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kursk State Medical University
Kursk, Russia05.1998
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
Certification
Immunizer, pharmacy technician
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Pharmacist Immunizer
CVS Pharmacy
Master In Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kursk State Medical University