Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
EXPERIENTAL
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Rebecca Arrington

Summary

Professional pharmacist with experience in managing pharmacy operations and leading high-performing teams to achieve exceptional results. Expertise includes ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing inventory management, and elevating customer service standards. Committed to fostering collaboration and adaptability while consistently delivering exceptional results. Proficient in staff training, workflow optimization, and strategic planning, dedicated to upholding the highest standards in all facets of pharmacy management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreen's Pharmacy
07.2020 - Current
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain knowledgeable about new medications and treatment options for patients' specific conditions.
  • Supported chronic disease patients by providing medication synchronization services, improving therapeutic outcomes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate medication therapy for patients.
  • Managed financial aspects of the pharmacy, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue generation.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations for increased efficiency and accuracy in medication dispensing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized pharmaceutical care and counseling.
  • Mentored pharmacy staff, fostering a supportive and cohesive team environment.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Supervised and coached new pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and trainees.
  • Closely monitored department performance metrics.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust through open communication and expert advice.

Floater Pharmacist

Walgreen's Pharmacy
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • 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.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.



Pharmacy Intern

Wal-Mart Pharmacy
05.2013 - 12.2019
  • Assisted the community pharmacist with various tasks such as filling prescriptions, counseling patients, making physician calls, and verifying and applying patient insurance.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Supported pharmacists during drug utilization reviews, helping identify potential issues and facilitating appropriate interventions.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to review and clarify prescriptions, preventing potential medication errors or drug interactions.
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Pharmacy Intern

Wellness Pharmacy
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Inspection of compounded prescriptions in order to ensure quality and purity of the product.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling over hundreds of prescriptions weekly.
  • Gained valuable experience in compounding medications for customized patient needs, following strict guidelines and safety measures.

Pharmacy Intern

Harbin Pharmacy
12.2015 - 01.2017
  • Responsibilities included: Worked under the supervision of multiple pharmacists to verify, input, and fill prescription medications; counseled patients on proper use of medications in order to increase prescription drug adherence.
  • Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience with excellent customer service skills while assisting at the pharmacy counter.
  • Streamlined patient check-out process, significantly reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Provided empathetic patient support, addressing concerns and questions, leading to high satisfaction and trust in pharmacy services.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy /Cum Laude - McWhorter School of Pharmacy

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
05.2020

Bachelor of Science -

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
05.2018

Pre-Pharmacy Studies - undefined

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
08.2015

Associate of Biology - undefined

Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL
05.2014

Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • Staff training
  • Prescription verification
  • Workflow optimization
  • Pharmacy operations management
  • Employee management
  • Direct patient care
  • Drug utilization review
  • Policy enforcement
  • Medication therapy management
  • Performance metrics

Affiliations

  • August 2017 - May 2020: National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA)
  • August 2016 - May 2020: American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
  • August 2016 - August 2017: Alabama Pharmacist Association (APA)
  • August 2016 - May 2020: Christian Pharmacy Fellowship (CPF)

Certification


  • Licensed Pharmacist: May 2020 - Present
  • Immunization Certification: September 2017- Present
  • Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support: January 2017- Present
  • Medication Therapy Management Certification: 2017-2020
  • AL. State Board of Pharmacy Intern License: August 2016 - May 2020
  • AL. State Board of Pharmacy Tech License: May 2013- August 2016

EXPERIENTAL


  • February 2020 - March 2020: Bradford Health Services // Warrior, AL. // Institutional
  • January 2020 - February 2020: Walgreens Pharmacy// Birmingham, AL// Community
  • November 2019 - December 2019: Senior Care Pharmacy // Birmingham, AL // Geriatric
  • September 2019 - November 2019: St. Vincent's Blount // Oneonta, AL // Institutional
  • August 2019 - September 2019: Walgreens Pharmacy at Grandview Medical (Specialty Site) // Birmingham, AL // Community
  • July 2019 - August 2019: UAB Hospital // Birmingham, AL // General Medicine
  • June 2019 - July 2019: Brookwood Baptist Medical Center // Birmingham, AL // Ambulatory
  • May 2019 - June 2019: Carroll Pharmacy // Trussville, AL // Community

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreen's Pharmacy
07.2020 - Current

Floater Pharmacist

Walgreen's Pharmacy
05.2020 - 07.2020

Pharmacy Intern

Wellness Pharmacy
05.2017 - 08.2018

Pharmacy Intern

Harbin Pharmacy
12.2015 - 01.2017

Pharmacy Intern

Wal-Mart Pharmacy
05.2013 - 12.2019

Pre-Pharmacy Studies - undefined

Auburn University

Associate of Biology - undefined

Southern Union State Community College

Doctor of Pharmacy /Cum Laude - McWhorter School of Pharmacy

Samford University

Bachelor of Science -

Samford University

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