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Chima Onyekwelu

Houston,TX

Summary

Analytical and tactful pharmacist with 15 years experience in pharmacotherapy. Dedicated and optimistic.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Pharmacy Texas, LLC
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Ensured accurate and timely dispensing of medications to patients in accordance with physician instructions.
  • Monitored, evaluated, and updated medication inventory levels on a regular basis.
  • Provided consultation services to physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding drug interactions, contraindications, side effects, dosage forms, and storage requirements.
  • Analyzed patient profiles for the purpose of providing optimal pharmaceutical care.
  • Maintained records of all prescriptions filled and prepared reports as required by law or regulation.
  • Developed policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Reviewed patient charts for accuracy prior to dispensing medications.
  • Resolved billing issues with insurance companies in order to facilitate payment for medications dispensed.
  • Assisted customers with questions about their prescriptions or over-the-counter medications.
  • Advised patients on proper usage of prescribed drugs including dosage amounts, possible side effects, interactions between drugs.
  • Counseled patients on preventive health measures such as diet modification, exercise programs, stress management techniques.
  • Participated in professional continuing education activities in order to remain current on new developments in the field of pharmacy practice.
  • Performed quality assurance reviews on prescription orders before they were filled by technicians.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through utilization of generic drugs when appropriate.
  • Managed workflow within the pharmacy department according to established standards.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers in developing therapeutic plans for individual patients.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
  • Answered patient questions and data requests.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
  • Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
  • Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
  • Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
  • Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.

Retail Staff Pharmacist

Fairfield Pharmacy/Compounding. Supervisor was Oby
Cypress, TX
12.2012 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms
  • Dispensed and delivered medications to patients residing in a facility
  • Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems
  • Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system
  • Identified significant drug allergies and potential interactions by assessing patient profiles
  • Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications

Pharmacist-in-Charge

CVS/Pharmacy#6761. Amy Beyer was my Supervisor.
Humble, TX
08.2004 - 12.2012
  • Monitored dispensation of controlled substances, including CII and CIII-CV through careful oversight and perpetual inventory
  • Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures
  • Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care
  • Managed inventory and reduced expenditures by negotiating prices with pharmaceutical suppliers
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests
  • Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes
  • Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications
  • Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations
  • Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions
  • Maintained confidential financial and patient information to reduce opportunities for data breaches

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
12.2003

Skills

Medication Therapy Management(MTM) Certification with emphasis on monitoring parameters, patient counselling and assessing and optimizing patient adherence in the following disorders

  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Respiratory Disease
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Urological Disorders
  • Psychiatric Disorders
  • Bone and Joint Diseases

Timeline

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Pharmacy Texas, LLC
08.2023 - Current

Retail Staff Pharmacist

Fairfield Pharmacy/Compounding. Supervisor was Oby
12.2012 - 07.2023

Pharmacist-in-Charge

CVS/Pharmacy#6761. Amy Beyer was my Supervisor.
08.2004 - 12.2012

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Texas Southern University

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