Cuc Dinh
Westminster,CA
Summary
Dynamic Staff Pharmacist with extensive experience at Albertsons Pharmacy, excelling in medication therapy evaluation and patient counseling. Proven track record in optimizing therapeutic outcomes and enhancing patient safety through effective medication management. Strong collaborator with healthcare teams, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.
Knowledgeable Pharmacy Manager with solid background in pharmacy operations and patient care. Efficiently managed medication dispensing and collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in pharmaceutical regulations and team leadership.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Albertsons Pharmacy
08.2002 - Current
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to enhance team performance and service quality.
- Conducted medication reviews for accuracy, optimizing patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
- Implemented inventory management strategies, reducing waste and improving stock availability.
- Supervised pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Provided medication therapy management to optimize patient outcomes and enhance safety.
- Developed patient education materials, promoting medication adherence and informed health choices among customers.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
Staff Pharmacist
Pharmerica Long Term Care Pharmacy
08.1997 - 08.2002
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized medication therapy plans for patients.
- Evaluated prescription orders for potential drug interactions, ensuring safe medication practices.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Oversaw medication management processes to ensure patient safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff by addressing questions or concerns related to medication administration or patient care issues.
- Provided comprehensive discharge counseling services for patients transitioning from inpatient to outpatient care settings, ensuring continuity of treatment plans.
- Managed medication therapy for patients with complex conditions, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on individual needs and desired outcomes.
- Managed the preparation of sterile compounds, adhering to strict aseptic techniques for patient safety.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to facilitate communication regarding patient needs.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK05-1995
Skills
- Medication therapy evaluation
- Medication dispensing
- Pharmacy automation systems
- Immunization administration
- HIPAA regulations
- Patient counseling
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Continuing education
- Flexibility in scheduling
- IV admixtures
- Health education advice
- Prescription drug interaction assessment
- Drug interactions monitoring
- Prescription verification
- Drug interactions
- Prescription drug labeling
- Drug utilization review
Accomplishments
- Filled and dispensed an average of 140 prescriptions per day with 100% accuracy.
- Saved patients up to 50% of prescription costs by substituting therapeutically equivalent generic drugs.
- Increased monthly patient enrollments to 60% by developing a strong network of local physicians.
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist
- Certified LBS Training - [Timeframe]
- Certfied Immunization
- Certified prescribe birth controll pill
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Albertsons Pharmacy
08.2002 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Pharmerica Long Term Care Pharmacy
08.1997 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Oklahoma City University