C. Dean Benton
Lee's Summit,Mo
Summary
Pharmacist with 20+ years of experience managing high-performing pharmacies, inventory efficiently, and achieving sales targets. Adept at building relationships with customers and ensuring compliance with regulation.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Practice Coordinator
Kroger's Pharmacy
08.2018 - Current
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Kroger's Pharmacy
10.2010 - Current
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
Pharmacy Specialist/Clinical Care Coordinator
Kroger's Pharmacy
11.2008 - Current
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough drug utilization reviews and verifying prescription accuracy.
Staff Pharmacist
Dillon Pharmacy #48
04.2004 - 11.2008
Staff Pharmacist
Medical Center Pharmacy
08.2003 - 04.2004
Staff Pharmacist
Dillon Pharmacy in Hutchinson
06.1995 - 08.2003
- Retail Pharmacy #25 Staff Pharmacist
- Nursing Home Pharmacy #225 (PIC)
- Dillon Pharmacy #36 (PIC)
Staff Pharmacist
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
08.1993 - 05.1995
Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
05.1992 - 08.1993
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
LawrenceSkills
- Pharmacy Ethics
- Medication Reconciliation
- Immunization Administration
- Pharmacy Software Proficiency
- Pharmaceutical care planning
- Pharmacy Law Familiarity
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- State of Kansas Board of Pharmacy License #1-12254
- State of Missouri Board of Pharmacy License #2018044668
- State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy License #16913
- State of Texas Board of Pharmacy License #33291
- APHA Certified MTM Trainer
- APHA Certified Diabetes Trainer
- APHA Certified Immunization Trainer
- American Heart Associaion BLS Trainer
- NACDS Community Pharmacy Based Point of Care Testing Trainer
- APHA Cardiovascular Disease Program Certificate Holder
Related Experience
- August 1989-October 1990, University of Kansas Health Center, Watkins Pharmacy
- March 1990-May 1992, Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, Topeka, Kansas (pharmacy student intern)
- May 1992-August 1993, Wal-Mart Pharmacy, Carrollton, Texas
- August 1993-May 1995, Tom Thumb Pharmacy, Flower Mound, Texas
- June 1995-August 2003, Dillon Pharmacy in Hutchinson, Kansas
- Retail Pharmacy #25, Staff Pharmacist
- Nursing Home Pharmacy #225 (PIC)
- Dillon Pharmacy #36 (PIC)
- August 2003-April 2004, Medical Center Pharmacy, McPherson, Kansas
- April 2004-November 2008, Dillon Pharmacy #48, Staff Pharmacist
- Dillon Pharmacy #25 (PIC)
- November 2008, Pharmacy Specialist/Clinical Care Coordinator
- October 2010-2018, Clinical Care Coordinator
- August 2018-Present, Pharmacy Practice Coordinator
Affiliations
- Kansas Pharmacists Association (KPHA) member 2008-present
- American Pharmacist Association (APHA) member 2008-present
- Wichita Business Coalition on Health Care Board member 2011-2018
- Chronic Disease Alliance of Kansas member 2010-2017
- APHA House of Delegates Representative 2014-2018
- Hutchinson Community College Technician Program Review Board 2013-2018
- State of Kansas Collaborative Practice Committee member 2015-2022
- Immunize Kansas Coalition Member 2014-2022 (Treasurer 2017-2020)
Activities
- American Diabetes Association Presenter at the 73rd Scientific Session June 2015
- Nursing home pharmacy consultant 1995-2019
- Project Impact Diabetes Site Coordinator 2012
- Reno County Health Department Board Member 1996-1999
- Adjunct Faculty The University of Kansas-Preceptor 1998-Present
- Adjunct Faculty The University of Nebraska Medical Center- Residency Preceptor 2023
Timeline
Pharmacy Practice Coordinator
Kroger's Pharmacy
08.2018 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator
Kroger's Pharmacy
10.2010 - Current
Pharmacy Specialist/Clinical Care Coordinator
Kroger's Pharmacy
11.2008 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Dillon Pharmacy #48
04.2004 - 11.2008
Staff Pharmacist
Medical Center Pharmacy
08.2003 - 04.2004
Staff Pharmacist
Dillon Pharmacy in Hutchinson
06.1995 - 08.2003
Staff Pharmacist
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
08.1993 - 05.1995
Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
05.1992 - 08.1993
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy