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Cierra Sanders

St Louis,MO

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable pharmacist 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

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Pharmacy Manager

Mercy Pharmacy Services: Retail And Specialty
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed pharmacy inventory for optimal product availability and reduced waste.
  • Optimized workflow processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced wait times for customers.
  • Developed strong team through effective recruitment, training, and performance management strategies.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy laws and guidelines.
  • Boosted store profitability through strategic pricing adjustments and cost-control measures.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by addressing staff concerns promptly and fairly.
  • Maximized employee productivity through effective scheduling, delegation of tasks, and ongoing feedback on performance goals.
  • Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.

Pharmacist

Mercy Pharmacy Services: Retail And Specialty
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
  • Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
  • Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
  • Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
  • Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.

Pharmacy Intern

CVS
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
  • Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.

Pharmacy Intern

Schnucks Pharmacy
06.2014 - 06.2020
  • Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Contacted insurance companies to resolve claims issues.
  • Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
  • Cleaned and disinfected counting trays after preparing medications.
  • Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
  • Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Saint Louis, MO
05.2021

Bachelor of Science -

St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Saint Louis, MO
05.2018

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Medication Assessments
  • Prescription Review and Dosage
  • Dispensing Medications
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Specialized Pharmacy Services
  • Prescribing Trend Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Supply Ordering
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacist -2021033791 August 19, 2021
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support, 08/2021
  • Pharmacy Immunization Delivery Certification, 2018

Timeline

Retail Pharmacy Manager

Mercy Pharmacy Services: Retail And Specialty
06.2023 - Current

Pharmacist

Mercy Pharmacy Services: Retail And Specialty
10.2021 - 06.2023

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
05.2021 - 10.2021

Pharmacy Intern

CVS
06.2020 - 05.2021

Pharmacy Intern

Schnucks Pharmacy
06.2014 - 06.2020

Doctor of Pharmacy -

St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science -

St. Louis College of Pharmacy

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