Brooks Taylor
Opelika,AL
Summary
Accomplished Retail Staff Pharmacist with a proven track record at Walmart Pharmacy, enhancing pharmacy operations through meticulous prescription verification and exceptional customer service. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, significantly boosting productivity. Expert in medication dispensing and patient counseling, ensuring safety and compliance while fostering positive health outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Walmart Pharmacy
01.2010 - Current
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflow processes for greater productivity across the team.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency with accurate prescription processing, medication dispensing, and drug utilization review.
- Oversaw inventory management to minimize waste and optimize stock levels for essential medications.
- Mentored junior pharmacists enhancing their clinical knowledge leading them towards successful careers within the field.
- Trained new staff members on pharmacy operations, policies, and procedures for seamless team integration.
- Contributed to increased store sales by offering excellent customer service and product knowledge in the retail setting.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a safe and legal pharmacy environment.
- Detected potential prescription errors during drug utilization reviews which led to improved safety measures within the pharmacy practice.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate over-the-counter products based on their symptoms and medical history.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, dosage instructions, potential side effects, and storage requirements.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized medication consultations and recommendations.
- Managed immunization services by administering vaccines according to CDC guidelines and maintaining proper documentation.
- Entered orders into database, verified insurance and prepared medications.
Retail Staff Pharmacist
CVS
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency with accurate prescription processing, medication dispensing, and drug utilization review.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflow processes for greater productivity across the team.
- Oversaw inventory management to minimize waste and optimize stock levels for essential medications.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a safe and legal pharmacy environment.
- Detected potential prescription errors during drug utilization reviews which led to improved safety measures within the pharmacy practice.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate over-the-counter products based on their symptoms and medical history.
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aide Pharmacy
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflow processes for greater productivity across the team.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency with accurate prescription processing, medication dispensing, and drug utilization review.
- Contributed to increased store sales by offering excellent customer service and product knowledge in the retail setting.
- Oversaw inventory management to minimize waste and optimize stock levels for essential medications.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a safe and legal pharmacy environment.
Retail Staff Pharmaicist
Walmart Pharmacy
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflow processes for greater productivity across the team.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency with accurate prescription processing, medication dispensing, and drug utilization review.
- Oversaw inventory management to minimize waste and optimize stock levels for essential medications.
- Contributed to increased store sales by offering excellent customer service and product knowledge in the retail setting.
- Facilitated medication therapy management sessions with patients to optimize their health outcomes through comprehensive assessments of their medications'' efficacy.
- Detected potential prescription errors during drug utilization reviews which led to improved safety measures within the pharmacy practice.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate over-the-counter products based on their symptoms and medical history.
- Handled emergency situations, such as medication shortages or recalls, ensuring the well-being of patients and maintaining pharmacy operations.
- Resolved insurance issues promptly by communicating with providers to secure timely coverage approvals or alternative options for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-1993
Skills
- Prescription verification
- Immunization administration
- Medication dispensing
- Patient counseling
- Medication therapy management
- Drug utilization review
- Drug interactions monitoring
- Customer service experience
- Safety awareness
- Reviewing prescriptions
- HIPAA
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Hazardous Drug Management Certification – Various professional healthcare safety organizations.
- Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification –American Red Cross or similar.
- Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association.
- Pharmacist Licensure (RPh) - Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
Languages
English
Timeline
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Walmart Pharmacy
01.2010 - Current
Retail Staff Pharmacist
CVS
01.2005 - 01.2010
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aide Pharmacy
01.1998 - 01.2005
Retail Staff Pharmaicist
Walmart Pharmacy
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Hazardous Drug Management Certification – Various professional healthcare safety organizations.
- Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification –American Red Cross or similar.
- Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association.
- Pharmacist Licensure (RPh) - Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Auburn University
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