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Anene Dike

Pharmacist
6700 So. Shore Drive #9K Chicago 708-829-7633,IL

Summary

A Pharmacist, owner and manager of financial and day-to-day operations of Towncare Pharmacy. a dedicated Pharmacist offering 17 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators. Meticulous Pharmacist with 17 years of experience in reviewing and fulfilling prescription and OTC medications. Advises patients of side effects, contraindications, and benefits of medications.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist/Owner

Towncare Pharmacy
Crestwood, IL
08.2014 - Current

Owner, manager of financial and day-to-day operations of the pharmacy

  • Signatory for purchases and governmental regulation matters
  • Contact person, and Representative for pharmacy responsible for all marketing and advertising of services provided by Towncare Pharmacy
  • Manager of facility and inventory for Towncare Pharmacy to include expiration, returns, and repairs
  • Manages prescription processing, filling and customer service offered by Towncare pharmacy
  • Responsible for all hiring and supervision of staff and interns. Responsible for budgeting and purchases, payroll and additional monetary planning for Towncare pharmacy
  • Interpret prescription orders, dispense medications and counseled patients on drugs
  • Managed over 150 calls per day and increased sales by 15%.

Pharmacist

Walgreens
, IL
03.1995 - 04.2012
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Verified safety and efficacy of medication usage by reporting adverse drug effects, medication errors and other quality issues.
  • Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
  • Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
  • Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
  • Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
  • Managing ancillary staff in filling more than 2,000 prescriptions per week in high-volume store (4,000 per week)

Pharmacist

Complex RX/South Shore Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.1997 - 04.2012

Physician order entry and drug utilization review

  • Worked with automation Omnicell, unity does medication and IV admixture
  • Provided drug information and support physicians and other health/medical professionals
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medication and counseled patients
  • Increased sales 20%-25%

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Howard University
Washington DC
1994

Bachelor of Achitecture -

Howard University
Washington DC
1989

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Intern Management
  • Drug Ordering & Storage
  • Medication Assessments
  • Diabetic Testing/Screening
  • Immunization
  • CPR
  • HIV Specialty Pharmacy Care
  • Meditech, Cerner, Window XP, RX30
  • Customer service, education, and counseling
  • Medication dispensing and immunizing
  • Pharmacy operations management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
igbo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pharmacist/Owner

Towncare Pharmacy
08.2014 - Current

Pharmacist

Complex RX/South Shore Hospital
10.1997 - 04.2012

Pharmacist

Walgreens
03.1995 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Howard University

Bachelor of Achitecture -

Howard University
Anene Dike Pharmacist