Anna Larkin
Pembroke Pines
Summary
Registered Pharmacist
Consultant Pharmacist
Pharmacy Manager/Store Manager offering extensive experience in Pharmacy and Retail Management. Analytical problem solver and critical thinker with remarkable decision-making and multi-tasking abilities.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Baptist Health South Florida
01.2021 - Current
- Optimize workflow processes to reduce turnaround time for prescription fulfillment while maintaining accuracy.
- Have an active role in the hiring process, identifying top talent that contributed to the team''s success in providing outstanding pharmaceutical care services.
- Train newly hired pharmacists, pharmacy interns & pharmacy technicians.
- Review medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Deliver training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
- Recommend OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Enhanced team communication by establishing regular meetings focusing on performance metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement strategies.
Manager-Pharmacy Operations(Outpatient Pharmacies)
Memorial Healthcare System
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for overseeing business & regulatory operations of Memorial Healthcare System's 5 outpatient pharmacies
- Directly supervised all Pharmacy Managers & Staff Relief Pharmacists
- Involved in hiring, training & development of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
- Lead major initiatives that fostered teamwork & positive business results, such as expanding the Bedside Medication Delivery Program in the hospitals
- Developed & built relationships within & outside of the pharmacy departments of the hospitals
- Attended and participated in monthly corporate finance meetings, which included budgeting for the new fiscal year
- Payroll, scheduling & ensuring that monthly accounting figures were turned in accurately and timely
- Proficient in performance evaluation processes, drug information systems & resources, scheduling, budgeting, inventory management, audit & quality compliance, approving invoices & purchase orders, & action planning
- Ensured Policies & Procedures and Quality & Safety programs were being followed at all times
- Attended job fairs, employee health fairs & Memorial-sponsored community events
- Worked alongside HR Dept. to investigate & resolve issues
Registered Store Manager
Walgreen Co
01.1987 - 05.2019
- 32 years of service: Staff Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager, Executive Assistant Manager, Registered Store Manager
- Opened the Weston store in 1997 as the Registered Store Manager. In a few years it became one of the most profitable stores in the Walgreen Company
- Responsible for the daily store operations of a high volume, 24 hour drugstore
- Responsible for the hiring, training and development of over 60 team members
- Oversaw purchasing and inventory procedures
- Ensured strategic scheduling so that customer's needs were always met
- Consistently reviewed store's sales & other targets to ensure that they were being met or action plans were being followed
- Created a positive work environment on a daily basis where all team members remained engaged and offered excellent customer service
- Hosted many successful annual healthcare education and flu clinics
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases
- Worked with automated dispensing systems and other pharmacy automation systems as required by department
- Ensured compliance with strict health, industry and organizational regulations
Pharmacist
Super X Drugs
06.1986 - 01.1987
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs
- Entered orders into database, verified insurance and prepared medications
- Verified the safety and accuracy of physician orders
- Counseled patients on the use of over-the-counter medications
Pharmacist
Kmart
01.1986 - 06.1986
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs
- Ordered supplies and medications to maintain inventory levels
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes
Pharmacist
Plaza Drugs
05.1984 - 01.1986
- Ensured accurate dispensing of controlled substances, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Oversaw the training process for new employees to ensure they were equipped with the necessary skills for success in their roles.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent prescription review and verification processes.
- Educated patients on over-the-counter product selection and proper usage, ensuring safe and effective self-care choices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY1984
Skills
- FL Licensed Pharmacist & Immunizer
- FL Licensed Consultant Pharmacist
- CPR Certified
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Experienced in creating store yearly budgets
- Strong coaching, training & manpower developing skills
- Merchandising experience
- Loss Prevention experience
- Scheduling expertise
- Fluent in Spanish
- Medication dispensing and immunizing
- Consistently meets sales goals & other targets
- Inventory management
- Dependable, reliable and strong work ethic
- Very organized, structured and detail oriented
- Ensure safety & quality control practices are in effect at all times
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Affiliations
- Member, Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA)
- Member, Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP)
Recognitions
- City Of Weston Proclamation (Professional & Community Recognition), 2019
Certification
Florida Registered Pharmacist
Florida Consultant Pharmacist
Florida Certified Immunizer
American Red Cross CPR Certified
Food Manager Certification
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Baptist Health South Florida
01.2021 - Current
Manager-Pharmacy Operations(Outpatient Pharmacies)
Memorial Healthcare System
05.2019 - 05.2020
Registered Store Manager
Walgreen Co
01.1987 - 05.2019
Pharmacist
Super X Drugs
06.1986 - 01.1987
Pharmacist
Kmart
01.1986 - 06.1986
Pharmacist
Plaza Drugs
05.1984 - 01.1986
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
St. John's University