Manage ancillary staff in fulfilling more than 2,000 prescriptions weekly. Consult with physicians and patients with regard to medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, disease management and potential side effects of prescription and OTC medications. Dispense and compound prescriptions, and maintain accurate patient records, dosing information and directions for use. Keep abreast of new developments within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Built solid customer relationships and delivered exceptional service
- Cross-promoted similar products to maximize add-on sales
- Cultivated a network of physicians that referred an average of 75 new patients monthly
- Started a vaccine program that expanded patient base
Redesigned workflow, revamped displays and cut costs:
- Improved drug-inventory management system to reduce waste and eliminate backorders
- Refreshed displays monthly and optimized point-of-sale items based on season
- Kept inventory accurate with effective management and regular cycle counts.
- Supported pharmacists by measuring, counting and labeling prescriptions.
- Minimized risk and maintained accuracy through consistent adherence to proper medication-handling techniques and industry best practices.
- Handled prescription orders at counter, in drive-thru line and via delivery service.
- Stocked supplies and set up cash drawers to maintain readiness for day's business.
- Assisted patients with OTC medications and medical supplies.
- Entered orders in computer system for refills.
- Researched and resolved dosage conflicts, potentially harmful drug interactions and insurance issues for patient safety and wellness.
- Contacted clinics or physicians to request patient prescription refills.
- Followed medication-handling techniques and industry best practices to minimize risk and maintain accuracy.
- Filled bottles or packaging with measured medication amounts manually or mechanically.
- Labeled prescription drug containers following specifications.
- Ran reports, checked data and resolved discrepancies to manage records.
- Called insurance companies to determine prescription cost.
- Responded to pharmacy services, policies and hours questions.
- Inspected drug storage sites to monitor drug supply expiration and maintain proper supply levels.
- Avoided product waste with proper stock rotation procedures.
- Decreased potential drug abuse, verifying prescriptions against customer records.
- Minimized dispensing errors by supervising automated processes.
- Obtained and processed payments for pharmaceutical products.
- Processed insurance claims for patient medication.
- Kept ordered medication and supplies ready for customer pick-up and delivery.
- Tracked and documented payments, inputting and verifying purchases.
- Issued medication after calculating patients' charges and fees.
- Filled bottles and affixed labels, accurately pre-packing prescriptions.
- Met customer needs with knowledgeable pharmacy support.
- Serviced and maintained pharmaceutical equipment to minimize downtime.
- Reduced pricing discrepancies through regular price updates.
- Controlled and monitored storage access to secure drug supplies.
- Distributed prescribed drugs after measuring dosages.
- Supported pharmacists with measuring, counting and labeling prescriptions.
- Achieved high sales through healthcare product promotions.
- Used aseptic techniques and sterilized equipment to minimize infections.
- Monitored individual patient medication by creating and maintaining profiles.