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, PA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12-2015
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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