Anto Stanic
Saint Petersburg,Florida
Summary
Adept at pharmaceutical care and patient counseling, I significantly enhanced medication safety and adherence at CVS Pharmacy. My expertise in drug utilization review and a strong focus on regulatory compliance streamlined pharmacy operations, achieving top customer satisfaction. Collaborating effectively with healthcare providers, I leveraged my clinical pharmacology knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
Qualified professional with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
Looking to transition into new field with background in high-stakes healthcare environment. Developed skills in patient interaction and medication management, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards. Eager to leverage analytical abilities and strong communication skills in new and challenging role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Support Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2020 - Current
- Dispensed prescriptions accurately and efficiently, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulations.
- Counseled patients on medication use to improve adherence and health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing clear, understandable medication instructions.
- Conducted drug utilization reviews to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling medication, enhancing overall safety.
- Educated patients about potential side effects for better medication management.
- Prepared and labeled prescriptions to ensure clarity and accuracy.
- Monitored patient profiles for drug interactions, preventing adverse effects.
- Assisted in training pharmacy staff, enhancing team performance.
- Streamlined prescription processing for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Developed and maintained relationships with healthcare providers to facilitate comprehensive care.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to state and federal pharmacy laws.
- Resolved insurance issues, facilitating uninterrupted patient access to medications.
- Conducted medication therapy management to optimize patient health outcomes.
- Enhanced pharmacy operations, integrating new technologies.
- Coordinated with suppliers to maintain adequate stock levels, ensuring availability of medications.
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
- 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.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
- 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.
- Led quality assurance efforts, maintaining pharmacy accreditation and compliance with health regulations.
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating better prices with drug suppliers without compromising on medication quality.
- Strengthened community health, delivering informative presentations on medication safety and disease prevention.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Enhanced patient safety by reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and potential drug interactions.
- Counseled patients to improve medication adherence and understanding.
Pharmacy Intern
Scripts Pharmacy
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers by effectively communicating about prescription-related matters and collaborating on patient care plans when necessary.
- Contributed to pharmacy team cohesiveness by offering support and guidance to fellow interns, creating a positive work environment for all staff members.
- Supported pharmacists during drug utilization reviews, helping identify potential issues and facilitating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined pharmacy workflow by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as data entry, phone calls, and order processing.
- Successfully completed required assessments and evaluations throughout the internship period, demonstrating growth in professional skills and knowledge related to the field of pharmacy.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by assisting in inventory management, medication storage organization, and restocking shelves.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to review and clarify prescriptions, preventing potential medication errors or drug interactions.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience with excellent customer service skills while assisting at the pharmacy counter.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Supported implementation of medication disposal program, promoting environmental sustainability and community safety.
- Conducted comprehensive drug utilization reviews, minimizing adverse drug interactions and promoting safe medication use.
- Assisted in preparation and compounding of medications, ensuring precise formulation and dosage.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Education
No Degree - Consultant Pharmacy Certificate
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL09-2024
Master of Science - Pharmacy
University of Szeged
Szeged,Hungary, Europe09-2016
Skills
- Pharmaceutical care
- Medication dispensing
- Prescription review
- Patient counseling
- Drug utilization review
- Medication safety
- Pharmacotherapy
- Pharmacy management
- Clinical pharmacology
- Drug interactions
- Pharmacy operations
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient education
Certification
- [Pharmacy Consultant Certificate]
Languages
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Hungarian
Elementary
Timeline
District Support Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2020 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Scripts Pharmacy
01.2018 - 06.2020
No Degree - Consultant Pharmacy Certificate
University of Florida
Master of Science - Pharmacy
University of Szeged