Brooke Gehring
Somerset,KY
Summary
Experienced pharmacist with over 16 years of experience delivering medical advice and support to customers in busy, fast-paced environments. Always putting patient outcomes as a top priority while remaining dedicated, professional and resourceful. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators, and healthcare professionals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Somerset, KY
03.2014 - Current
- Provided medication counseling to patients on proper use, side effects, potential drug interactions, and storage requirements.
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Facilitated the implementation of new technologies such as automated dispensing systems into the workflow process including strip packaging machines and dispensing robot.
- Performed monthly chart reviews for nursing home patients assessing potential adverse reactions, duplicate therapies, and inappropriate medication usage.
- Counseled patient on specialty medications including appropriate use and storage. Also worked with insurance companies to ensure patients can receive specialty medications at affordable costs.
- Served in a Long Term Care pharmacy utilizing different medication adherence programs including strip packaging, dispills, and bubble packaging while ensuring all state requirements are being met with individual group home providers.
- Performed point of care testing and prescribing in congruence with state laws and protocols including Covid, Flu, Streptococal, and UTI testing.
- Performed Medication Therapy Management for local patients as well as established procedures for execution of these services.
- Taught Diabetes Education classes for local patients and their caregivers.
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
Somerset, KY
07.2007 - 03.2014
- Provided medication counseling to patients on proper use, side effects and potential drug interactions.
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Performed daily audits to ensure accuracy of all pharmacy operations.
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Patient Care Specialist
Kroger Pharmacy
Somerset, KY
04.2010 - 01.2011
- Worked with 17 stores in our region to help coordinate patient care initiatives.
- Coordinated, scheduled and performed heath screenings and immunization clinics.
- Helped staff complete Medication Therapy Management services for their patient population.
Graduate Intern
Kroger Pharmacy
Somerset, KY
04.2007 - 07.2007
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Lexington, KY
08.2003 - 04.2007
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Lexington, KY
10.2002 - 08.2003
Education
PharmD -
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
01.2007
University of Kentucky
01.2003
Transylvania University
01.2001
Somerset High School
01.2000
Skills
- Exceptional Patient care and interaction
- HIPAA Trained
- Extensive medical terminology knowledge
- Certified Immunizing Pharmacist in Kentucky
- CPR Certified
- Specialty Pharmacy experience (Billing, dispensing and patient counseling)
- Long Term Care Pharmacy Experience including packaging, filling, checking, and immunizing Also monthly chart reviews for nursing homes
- Medication Management Therapy
- Patient Counseling
- Skilled in Problem Solving
- History of Managing Pharmacists and Technicians
- Organization Skills
- Strip Packaging Experience
- OSHA certified
- Fraud Waste and Abuse Trained
- Point of Care Testing – including Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Flu, Urinary Tract Infections, A1C and Cholesterol
- Prescribe medication per protocol for smoking cessation, allergic rhinitis, and diabetic supplies
- Detail Orientated
Certification
- American Safety and Health Institute CPR and AED Certified
- July 2009 APhA Diabetes Certificate Training Program
- July 2007 Kentucky Pharmacy Licensure #013732
- October 2005 APhA Immunization Delivery Certification
Community Service
- Parent Volunteer for local sport teams including soccer and basketball, 2022, Present
- Project 58:10 Volunteer, 2011, Present, This is an organization to provide food for under privileged children for the weekends and summers.
- Church Nursery Volunteer, I volunteer in our church’s nursery /children’s department 2-4 times a month depending on the need.
- March of Dimes, 2013, We have raised money for this organization since 2013
Affiliations
- Parent Volunteer and support for local sports teams
- Project 58:10 Volunteer (a local ministry who gives food to children who are food insecure)
- Church nursery volunteer
- March of Dimes ambassador and fundraiser
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
03.2014 - Current
Patient Care Specialist
Kroger Pharmacy
04.2010 - 01.2011
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
07.2007 - 03.2014
Graduate Intern
Kroger Pharmacy
04.2007 - 07.2007
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
08.2003 - 04.2007
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
10.2002 - 08.2003
PharmD -
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
University of Kentucky
Transylvania University
Somerset High School
- American Safety and Health Institute CPR and AED Certified
- July 2009 APhA Diabetes Certificate Training Program
- July 2007 Kentucky Pharmacy Licensure #013732
- October 2005 APhA Immunization Delivery Certification
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