Claire Bucklin
Blowing Rock,NC
Summary
Detail-focused and team collaborative individual with a personable approach. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to excellence in patient health and education of prescriptions, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives. Demonstrates excellent judgment and communication. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking and working independently under limited supervision.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Communications
Bishops Ridge Logistics, LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Helped son start family-owned trucking company
- Provided logistic support to carrier
- Developed relationships with brokers to secure loads
- Boosted company visibility by developing and implementing communication strategies.
- Communicated with government agencies to ensure all registrations and legal requirements were up to date.
Tutor
Air Tutors Online Tutoring
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Tutored students K-8
COVID-19 Testing Coordinator - Pharmacist - Full-Time Contract
Samaritan's Purse
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Wrote company COVID-test protocols for volunteers, employees, visitors, and guests
- Enhanced testing efficiency by streamlining test coordination processes and procedures.
- Provided testing to ministry staff
- Developed Outlook COVID-test scheduling for ministry deployments and on-call procedures for lab staff
- Responsible for scheduling 100-300 tests per month
- Provided Cepheid (PCR), LUCIRA (PCR), and Sofia (antigen) COVID tests for employees for domestic and international travel
Homeschooling Teacher
Bucklin Academy
01.2000 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the home education of our children
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Retail Pharmacist
CVS
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through efficient prescription processing and timely delivery.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Improved patient care by providing accurate medication information and counseling services.
- Maintained effective level of medicines and supplies to meet expected demand.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by addressing their concerns and providing personalized service.
- Supervised the ordering process for pharmaceuticals while monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking situations.
- Implemented strategies for improving workflow efficiency within the pharmacy environment while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Project Director
McKesson BioServices Corporation
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Managed the FDA-DQRS contract and staff
- Marketed the FDA-DQRS program to healthcare professionals through the development of promotional materials, exhibiting, and presenting at national meetings
- Ensured that FDA-DQRS medical reports and samples were processed and forwarded to the FDA in a highly responsive manner
- Prepared and implemented Standard Operating Procedures
- Wrote proposals for future contracts
Assistant Editor – International Pharmaceutical Abstracts
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Responsible for editing manuscripts processed by abstractors/indexers
- Maintained sources of information encompassing areas from clinical drug research and pharmacy management to cosmetic formulations and business issues affecting the pharmacy profession
- Managed journal production staff
- Marketed products and on-line demos at annual ASHP clinical meetings
Retail Pharmacist
CVS
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Prior Authorization – Notify physician that insurance company requires prior authorization when needed, and then follow steps as necessary
- Medication Therapy Management: Medication Therapy Review, Medication-Related Action Plan, Intervention, Referral, Documentation, and Follow up
- Compounded and dispensed prescriptions
- Provided extensive consultations to patients and physicians
- Ordered and maintained pharmacy inventory
Pediatric Pharmacy Intern
Strong Memorial Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Developed clinical practice skills with a demonstrated emphasis on specialization
- Reported on adverse drug reactions to physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Targeted drug monitoring and drug utilization programs
- Prepared and dispensed chemotherapeutic agents, using sterile techniques
Immunological Research Assistant/Foreign Exchange Student
Brunel University
01.1985 - 12.1985
- Acquired sterile technique skills
- Assisted in data collection
- Prepared instrumentation and glassware for research procedures
Immunological Research Assistant
Strong Memorial Hospital
06.1985 - 08.1985
- Assisted in pathological laboratory procedures, specimen preparation
- Collection of data to be submitted for research
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Albany College of Pharmacy
Albany05-1990
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
SUNY, Potsdam
Potsdam, NYCertification
Immunizer
Cepheid Assay Certified (PCR COVID Testing)
Sofia Assay Certified (Antigen COVID Testing)
Timeline
Chief of Communications
Bishops Ridge Logistics, LLC
05.2023 - Current
Tutor
Air Tutors Online Tutoring
11.2021 - 03.2023
COVID-19 Testing Coordinator - Pharmacist - Full-Time Contract
Samaritan's Purse
12.2020 - 10.2021
Homeschooling Teacher
Bucklin Academy
01.2000 - 01.2019
Retail Pharmacist
CVS
01.1999 - 01.2000
Project Director
McKesson BioServices Corporation
01.1994 - 01.1998
Assistant Editor – International Pharmaceutical Abstracts
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
01.1992 - 01.1994
Retail Pharmacist
CVS
01.1991 - 01.1992
Pediatric Pharmacy Intern
Strong Memorial Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1991
Immunological Research Assistant
Strong Memorial Hospital
06.1985 - 08.1985
Immunological Research Assistant/Foreign Exchange Student
Brunel University
01.1985 - 12.1985
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Albany College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
SUNY, Potsdam
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