Andi Neuhofel
Clinic Pharmacist
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Enthusiastic Clinic Pharmacist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Medication Therapy Management and stellar counseling and communication skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the pharmacy profession.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Pharmacist
Cerner
Kansas City, KS
01.2014 - Current
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
- Educated patients on medical equipment such as compression stockings, nebulizers and urinary bags.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Communicated potential issues and reactions to specific medications for patients ranging from children and teenagers to adults and geriatrics.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels.
- Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Monitored and counseled chronic disease patients to maximize treatment efficacy.
- Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
Pharmacist
Walgreens
Kansas City, KS
03.2003 - 01.2014
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Communicated potential issues and reactions to specific medications for patients ranging from children and teenagers to adults and geriatrics.
- Delivered training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
- Educated patients on medical equipment such as compression stockings, nebulizers and urinary bags.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Complied with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.
- Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Monitored and counseled chronic disease patients to maximize treatment efficacy.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Reported adverse drug events (ADE) and medication errors in alignment with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance.
- Verified safety and efficacy of medication usage by reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors and other quality issues.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
Lawrence, KS 08.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Customer service, education, and counseling
Certification
Certified in Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified in Basic Life Support
06-2021
Clinic Pharmacist
Cerner
01.2014 - Current
ACPE Certified in Immunization Theory and Practice
02-2005
Pharmacist
Walgreens
03.2003 - 01.2014
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
08.2002 - 05.2006
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