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Beverly Poston

Charleston,SC

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 32 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Productive Pharmacist experienced in overseeing inventory management, compounding and drug dispensing. Skilled in auditing medication orders and driving accuracy. Knowledgeable in all aspects of pharmaceutical compounding and drug interactions.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

HCA
06.2016 - Current
    • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
    • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
    • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
    • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
    • Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
    • Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
    • Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
    • Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
    • Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
    • Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.

Pharmacist

Roper St. Francis Hospital
07.1993 - Current
    • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
    • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
    • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
    • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
    • Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
    • Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
    • Handled stock and order supplies of medicines and drugs.
    • Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
    • Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.
    • Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.

Pharmacist

Musc
05.1992 - 05.1993
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
  • Directly supervised Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
  • Assessed correct identity, strength and purity of medications when filling prescriptions.
  • Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
  • Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
  • Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.

Pharmacy Technician

Veterans Hospital
05.1991 - 05.1992
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
  • Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

South Carolina School of Pharmacy
06.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Converse College
Spartanburg, SC
08.1989

High School Diploma -

James F. Byrne's High School
Duncan, SC
06.1985

Skills

  • Quality Review Processes
  • Pharmacy Operations
  • Prescription Compounding
  • Updating Medication Histories
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Advanced Math Skills
  • Quality Assurance Controls

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Timeline

Pharmacist

HCA
06.2016 - Current

Pharmacist

Roper St. Francis Hospital
07.1993 - Current

Pharmacist

Musc
05.1992 - 05.1993

Pharmacy Technician

Veterans Hospital
05.1991 - 05.1992

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

South Carolina School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Converse College

High School Diploma -

James F. Byrne's High School

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