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Chidi Onwugbenu

Cleveland,Ohio

Summary

Licensed Pharmacist with 5 years of strong background in retail pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy management, and a commitment to enhancing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

CVSHealth
Cleveland, OH
09.2024 - Current
  • Accurately reviewing and dispensing medications in a timely manner.
  • Expertise in medication therapy management and optimizing patient outcomes
  • Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems and pharmacy management software
  • Strong ability to educate patients on prescription medications and adherence strategies

Staff Pharmacist

Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Cleveland, OH
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Managed prescription dispensing and counseling for diverse patient populations, enhancing medication adherence.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care through medication therapy management.
  • Implemented training programs for pharmacy technicians to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels and performed regular audits to ensure medication availability.

Pharmacy Manager

Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Successfully managed pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, enhancing patient safety and service quality.
  • Supervised and trained a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
  • Implemented inventory management strategies that reduced medication waste by 15%, optimizing cost savings for the pharmacy.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with healthcare providers to ensure seamless medication therapy management for patients.

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Ziks Pharmacy
Dayton, Ohio
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Piloted Medicaid/Caresource pharmacist collaborative practice reimbursement program and implemented CPA for therapy initiation and dose adjustment in chronic conditions such as COPD, Asthma, High Blood Pressure, Smoking Cessation, and Diabetes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop personalized medication plans for individuals with chronic conditions
  • Engaged in Community Outreach programs aimed at advancing public health and promoting awareness of pharmacy services
  • Provided patient-centered counseling on medication therapy management to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, PA
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
12-2015

Skills

  • Overseeing pharmacy operations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Controlled substances logging and inventory
  • Strong pharmacological knowledge
  • Medication education/patient counseling
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacist, Ohio, 03439234
  • Licensed Pharmacist, Pennsylvania, RP454079
  • BLS for healthcare professionals. Exp. 4/25/2025
  • APhA Immunization Certification
  • Medication Therapy Management Certificate

Timeline

Pharmacist

CVSHealth
09.2024 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Rite-Aid Pharmacy
04.2023 - 09.2024

Pharmacy Manager

Rite-Aid Pharmacy
01.2022 - 04.2023

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Ziks Pharmacy
09.2019 - 06.2021

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cleveland State University

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