Charles L. Mason PharmD

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 18 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of both IV preparations and oral medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.

United States of America, Born in Maryland

• Maryland Rph Registered License #17601
• D.C. Rph Registered License #PH100001030
• Virginia Rph Registered License #0202210451
• BLS CPR Certification - November 2022

Prince George’s Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD

Lashaun Washington-Batts, Pharm D., Preceptor

May 22, 2004 - June 25, 2004

• Observed the pharmacy operations in a hospital setting.
• Learned how to prepare and check IV solutions.
• Inputed prescription orders into the hospital’s database.
• Reviewed patients’ charts for adverse drug or drug-drug reactions.
• Monitored antibiotic use in hospital setting.
• Checked to see if patients are able to be switched from IV to PO medications.

Kaiser Permanente: Anticoagulation Clinic, Largo, MD

Cheryl Simmons-Gray Pharm D., Preceptor

June 28, 2004 – July 30, 2004

• Learned about the effects of warfarin and the management of anticoagulation.
• Updated INR lab values into patients’ profiles.
• Contacted patient via phone about his/her lab results.
• Counseled patients in regards to their anticoagulation therapy.
• Consulted with the pharmacists in deciding if the patients’ warfarin regimen should be adjusted or kept the same.

The US Pharmacopeia, Rockville, MD

Dr. Claudia Okeke, Preceptor

August 23, 2004 – September 24, 2004

• Learned about the company and its role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Learned about USP’s involvement in drug quality and standardization.
• Wrote suspension monographs to be published in a future USP publication.

Howard University Hospital: General Medicine

Beverly Mims Pharm D, Preceptor

September 27, 2004 – October 29, 2004

• Went on rounds with a medical team at Howard University Hospital.
• Discussed pharmacology of agents used in diagnosis and management of patients’ disorders.
• Monitored patients’ drug effectiveness and toxicity.
• Critically analyzed clinical literature which was presented at journal club.
• Presented patient cases with preceptor.

Target Pharmacy, Greenbelt, MD

Al Jamesen R.Ph, Preceptor

November 1, 2004 – December 3, 2004

• Filled prescription orders under pharmacists' supervision
• Processed prescription requests and insurance claims.
• Counseled patients about their medications.
• Transfered prescriptions in and out of Target pharmacy.
• Reviewed and learned more about over-the-counter medications.

Safeway Pharmacy, Langley Park, MD

Remy Iheagwara R.Ph, Preceptor

January 5, 2005 – February 4, 2005

• Reviewed and learned about over-the-counter medications.
• Transfered prescriptions under the pharmacist supervision in and out of Safeway pharmacy.
• Filled prescription orders under the direct supervision of pharmacists.
• Processed prescription requests and insurance claims.
• Counseled patients about their medications.

Walmart Pharmacy, Laurel, MD

Eric Brooks R.Ph, Preceptor

February 7, 2005 – March 11, 2005

• Filled prescription orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Processed prescription requests and insurance claims.
• Counseled patients about their medications.
• Transferred prescriptions in and out of Walmart pharmacy under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Reviewed and learned more about behind the counter medications.

CVS Health Connection, Washington, D.C.

Charlene Fairfax - Preceptor

March 14, 2005 – April 15, 2005

• Learned the use of diabetic machines and strips and the importance of diabetics to monitor on a daily basis.
• Counseled patients on how to use and calibrate their glucometers.
• Learned how to properly educate patients on how to use their asthma and COPD inhalers.