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Christopher Prendergast

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacy Manager enthusiastic about helping diverse people and offering experience with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable in all areas of pharmacy, patient education and care, and overall pharmacy operations. . Bringing successful career history comprising of more than 30 years. Has maintained all continuing education requirements throughout career.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Publix Supermarkets
Melbourne, FL
02.2000 - Current
    • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
    • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
    • Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
    • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
    • Supervised team of 6 pharmacy technicians.
    • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
    • Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations.
    • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
    • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
    • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
    • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
    • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
    • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
    • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
    • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
    • Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.

Pharmacist

Eckerd Drugs
Palm Bay , Florida
11.1997 - 01.2000
    • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
    • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
    • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
    • Reported adverse drug events (ADE) and medication errors in alignment with regulatory policies and procedures.
    • Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
    • Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
    • Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
    • Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
    • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
    • Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
    • Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
    • Complied with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.

Pharmacist

Cornell Medical
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1994 - 08.1997
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
  • Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Educated patients on medical equipment such as compression stockings, nebulizers and urinary bags.
  • Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Communicated potential issues and reactions to specific medications for patients ranging from children and teenagers to adults and geriatrics.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained technicians and other support staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
12.1991

Skills

  • Certified Immunizing Pharmacist
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • In-service Programs
  • Employee Training Program
  • Budget Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Policy and Program Development
  • Decision Making
  • Risk Management
  • Process Implementation
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Employee Supervision
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
  • Organizational Goal Development
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Emergency Readiness
  • Codes Compliance
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Profitability Strategies
  • Community-based Educational Programs
  • Problem Resolution

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Publix Supermarkets
02.2000 - Current

Pharmacist

Eckerd Drugs
11.1997 - 01.2000

Pharmacist

Cornell Medical
01.1994 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Pittsburgh

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