DAN NGUYEN
San Diego,CA
Summary
Currently a registered CA pharmacist with years of experience in an outpatient pharmacy and a desire to build strong relationships with patients and team-members. Knowledgeable with many pharmacy systems, but adept in quickly learning new systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Pharmacist
Sharp Rees Stealy
05.2024 - Current
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Collaborated with GI department by furnishing colonoscopy prep kits and thorough patient counseling
Pharmacist
Rite Aid
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Provided MTM services through Outcomes MTM.
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Communicated with prescribers to correct prescription errors or prescription clarification.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products for possible drug interactions or side effects.
- Used NextGen to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Recommended and performed immunizations (Influenza, Shingles, COVID, Pneumonia)
- Performed Medication Therapy Management services (MTM) such as drug adherence, drug optimization, drug recommendations, and comprehensive medication reviews.
- Operated and maintained ScriptPro counting machine.
Pharmacy Technician
Scripps Green Pharmacy
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Processed prescriptions using Epic software.
- Delivered prescriptions to Scripps Green Hospital's patients via MedstoBeds during discharge.
- Organized prescription deliveries for patients in Scripps Memorial Hospital
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Processed prescriptions using NextGen software
- Contacted insurance companies for prescription rejection claims.
- Operated and maintained ScriptPro.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
California Northstate University
Elk Grove, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.2017
Skills
- Proficient with pharmacy systems such as Epic (Hyperspace and Willow), NextGen, Allscripts, and Meditech
- Experience with delivering Medication Therapy Management Services (MTM) to patients such as monitoring drug adherence, determining appropriate drug therapy, and comprehensive medication review
- Proficient with vaccinations
- Able to operate and maintain automation systems (ScriptPro)
- Knowledgeable with billing insurance and resolving rejected claims
- Knowledgeable in looking up drug related information via databases such as LexiComp, UpToDate, Micromedex, and Clinical Pharmacology
Certification
- Registered CA Pharmacist; RPH 88577 (Issue Date 09/15/2023)
- BLS/CPR (Issue Date 8/29/2023)
- Immunization Certified via APha (Issue Date 4/28/2020)
Timeline
Outpatient Pharmacist
Sharp Rees Stealy
05.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Rite Aid
09.2023 - 06.2024
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid
01.2021 - 09.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Scripps Green Pharmacy
01.2019 - 07.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid
03.2018 - 12.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
California Northstate University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Diego State University
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