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Christina Goodrich

Youngstown,Ohio

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 24 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of 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.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
05.2000 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and reducing medication errors.
  • Optimized workflow processes for faster prescription filling, resulting in improved patient satisfaction levels.
  • Implemented best practices for safe medication storage and disposal, maintaining a compliant and organized pharmacy environment.
  • Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
  • Conducted regular audits of prescription records, identifying discrepancies and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
  • Decreased wait times for patients by optimizing the use of pharmacy technology and automation systems.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
  • Supported clinical services such as immunizations and health testing administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
  • Championed patient safety by staying current on drug recalls and promptly removing affected products from pharmacy shelves.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
  • Directly supervised 5 Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
  • Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
  • Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
  • Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
  • Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
  • Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
  • Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
  • Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Reconstituted oral liquids.

Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle
11.1996 - 05.2000
  • Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by assisting in inventory management, medication storage organization, and restocking shelves.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience with excellent customer service skills while assisting at the pharmacy counter.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to review and clarify prescriptions, preventing potential medication errors or drug interactions.
  • Gained valuable experience in compounding medications for customized patient needs, following strict guidelines and safety measures.
  • Streamlined pharmacy workflow by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as data entry, phone calls, and order processing.
  • Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
  • Optimized wait times for patients through efficient prescription filling processes and prioritizing urgent requests accordingly.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean working environment that adhered to all safety regulations and standards required for optimal functioning.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of all activities completed during pharmacist-guided rotations across various departments within the pharmacy setting.
  • Contributed to pharmacy team cohesiveness by offering support and guidance to fellow interns, creating a positive work environment for all staff members.
  • Successfully completed required assessments and evaluations throughout the internship period, demonstrating growth in professional skills and knowledge related to the field of pharmacy.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
  • Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2000

Skills

  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Patient Counseling
  • Prescription Verification
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Committed to Quality Assurance
  • Immunization Administration
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Team Collaboration
  • Medication Inventory Management
  • HIPAA Regulations

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
05.2000 - Current

Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle
11.1996 - 05.2000

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Duquesne University

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