Daniel Lage
South Easton,MA
Summary
Adept at medication counseling and inventory management, I significantly enhanced patient care and streamlined pharmacy operations at CVS Pharmacy. My proactive approach in prescription verification and immunization administration, coupled with exceptional team leadership, resulted in improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
12.2022 - Current
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
- Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
- Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Administered immunizations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
Staff Pharmacist
Pelmeds
Needham, Massachusetts
06.2017 - 11.2022
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Compounded non-sterile preparations such as ointments, creams or suspensions when necessary.
Staff Pharmacist
Tailored Mananagement
Boston, Massachusetts
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked at various long term care facilities as a temporary pharmacist.
Staff Pharmacist
PharMerica
Brockton, Massachusetts
06.2010 - 05.2016
- Facilitated the implementation of new technologies such as automated dispensing systems into the workflow process.
- Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Compounded non-sterile preparations such as ointments, creams or suspensions when necessary.
- Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
Staff Pharmacist
Soliant Healthcare
Boston, Massachusetts
12.2008 - 05.2010
- Worked various locations as a temporary staff pharmacist.
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
Plymouth, Massachusetts
01.1997 - 11.2008
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
- Monitored regulatory changes affecting the practice of pharmacy and updated staff accordingly.
- Maintained high standards for customer service at all times by responding promptly to inquiries and complaints from customers.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Ordered inventory on weekly basis to meet anticipated demand and reduce backorders.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Provided training sessions for new staff members on proper handling techniques for medications and equipment use.
Staff Pharmacist
Kmart, Sears Holding
Brockton, Massachusetts
10.1992 - 08.1996
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
- Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
11.1990 - 09.1992
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
- Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Supervised staff and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
Staff Pharmacist
Dunnington Drug
Brockton, Massachusetts
06.1986 - 10.1990
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
- Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
- Maintained accurate patient medication profiles, including allergies, conditions, and concurrent medications.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-1986
Skills
- Medication counseling
- Drug utilization review
- Inventory management
- Prescription verification
- Immunization administration
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
12.2022 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Pelmeds
06.2017 - 11.2022
Staff Pharmacist
Tailored Mananagement
11.2016 - 05.2017
Staff Pharmacist
PharMerica
06.2010 - 05.2016
Staff Pharmacist
Soliant Healthcare
12.2008 - 05.2010
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
01.1997 - 11.2008
Staff Pharmacist
Kmart, Sears Holding
10.1992 - 08.1996
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
11.1990 - 09.1992
Staff Pharmacist
Dunnington Drug
06.1986 - 10.1990
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Rhode Island