Bishaw Ditamo
Eagan,MN
Summary
Hardworking and caring Hospital Pharmacist offering over 5 years of experience working in clinical settings. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care. Carefully interprets physician orders for correctness. Experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of pharmaceutical compounding and drug interactions. Seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Hennepin Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
- Used Epic system to review records and laboratory results for patients. Prepared, compounded, and accurately dispensed medications
- Precept Pharmacist Interns, Residents, or PharmD students during their training.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Reviewed and monitored patients' past and present medication records, checking for errors, and incompatibilities to avoid future complications..
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals, and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Reviewed prescriptions to confirm the appropriate selection of drug dose and checked, and monitored patient for interactions with other medications.
- Supervised and coached a team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Hand counted controlled medications, record keeping measured liquids, and reconstituted antibiotics.
Community Pharmacist
Etel Pharmacy
06.2021 - Current
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids, and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Maintained, controlled, and record-keeping all controlled substances.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead
Community Pharmacist
Banadir Pharmacy
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency
- Administered a wide range of immunization and contraception options in alignment with individual needs.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration
- Educated patients on proper medication use
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
Pharmacist Intern
Regions Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals, and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Followed department policies, procedures, and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids, and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - College of Pharmacy
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN12.2013
Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Possess strong customer service orientation
- Providing an accurate, detailed analysis of complex information
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
- Working under pressure and being flexible in setting priorities
- Effectively interacts with team members, other departments, and health care providers
Languages
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Community Pharmacist
Etel Pharmacy
06.2021 - Current
Pharmacist
Hennepin Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
Community Pharmacist
Banadir Pharmacy
01.2018 - 03.2021
Pharmacist Intern
Regions Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
Doctor of Pharmacy - College of Pharmacy
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Metropolitan State University
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