Angelica Lu
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 5 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Staff Pharmacist
SAFEWAY Pharmacy
03.2023 - Current
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Managed customer service issues in an efficient manner while maintaining excellent customer relations.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and reducing medication errors.
Community Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs related to pharmacy operations.
- Provided patient counseling on prescription medications, over-the-counter products, health care maintenance, and disease management.
- Trained new staff pharmacy technicians in proper patient safety protocols.
- Communicated with insurance companies to determine coverage eligibility and obtain prior authorizations when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Assisted customers with questions about their medications or health concerns.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Glendale
Glendale, AZ09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2016
Skills
- Customer Service Experience
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Relations and Advocacy
- Controlled Substance Management
- Supervising Technicians
- Vaccination Administration
- Patient Care and Education
- Drug Inventory Management
Timeline
Community Staff Pharmacist
SAFEWAY Pharmacy
03.2023 - Current
Community Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
06.2019 - 03.2022
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Glendale
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of California - Irvine