BELINDA COLEMAN, PHARM D
Pharmacist
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Experienced Pharmacist for over 14 years in retail pharmacy with expertise in medication management, patient counseling and inventory control, who is interested in transitioning into a hospital setting. I possess strong skills and commitment to delivering high quality patient care and a passion in producing positive health care outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
Arlington, VA
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Provide consultation to patients on new drug and drug therapy with a focus on the current medical practices and treatment options
- Order and distribute medication through pharmacies
- Make prescription fills and other related medications, including those prescribed by physicians or medical staff
- Prepare, store, and dispense medications according to all local, state, federal and CVS policies and regulations as well as guidelines set forth by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Provide consultation to patients on the use and purpose of non-prescription medication
- Make callbacks to clarify or discuss prescriptions
- Authorize return of medication if there are any concerns on a patient’s prescription and well being
- Update Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and conduct related interventions with a prescriber. This includes the ability to discuss important information with the patient using an interpreter when necessary
- Ensure the security of prescription drugs, including the proper storage, counting, and dispensing of drugs
- Provide consultation to patients on non-prescription drug therapy and inform them of their responsibilities when taking any medications
- Make calls to the doctor’s office to clarify or discuss prescriptions as per state laws and regulations
- Verify insurance benefits and answer questions regarding medications
- Answer general questions that might appear on a pharmacy benefit statement
Independent Pharmacist Manager
Alliance Pharmacy Plus
Baltimore / Takoma Park, MD
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted in the start-up and set-up of a brand-new pharmacy
- Overseeing the daily business operations of the pharmacy, including dispensing prescriptions
- Generate and interpret monthly reports from the Pharmacy dispensing system
- Organize marketing materials to promote the pharmacy
- Allocate and manager staff resources according to the pharmacy’s changing needs
- Co-ordinate events and perform vaccinations, blood glucose and blood pressure events
- Consult and counsel patients an individual basis to promote adherence and maximize RX and OTC sales
- Administer various immunizations while consulting with an in-house Nurse Practitioner
- Bargain with different wholesale vendors on the best drug pricing
Independent Staff Pharmacist
Masters Specialty Pharmacy
Frederick, MD
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Interpret prescription orders, dispense medications accurately after reviewing patient profiles
- Collaborate with colleagues and technicians on effective prioritization and filling of medications
- Educate patients about drug side effects, interactions and five special administration instructions
- Exercising careful oversight and audit procedures when dispensing controlled drugs
- Conduct Covid-19 tests and administer the vaccination under the most current guidelines
- Prepare medications in blister and strong packs for home delivery to the patients’ residence
- Interact with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions
- Recommend OTC medication, medical equipment and devises to help mitigate specific patient symptoms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2025
Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2011
Skills
- Drug utilization review
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Pharmacy automation systems
Certification
- Virginia Pharmacist License No. 0202211068
- Immunization Certified
- CPR/AED/BLS Certified
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
09.2023 - 11.2025
Independent Pharmacist Manager
Alliance Pharmacy Plus
09.2022 - 09.2023
Independent Staff Pharmacist
Masters Specialty Pharmacy
09.2022 - 09.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Alabama