Danielle Steepe
Ketchikan,AK
Summary
Organized and dependable pharmacist with a positive attitude well-versed in collaborating with patients and healthcare team members to help alleviate symptoms and address root causes of medical issues. Work well with diverse groups by applying active listening and reflecting skills to obtain understanding and common goals. Highly skilled and enthusiastic with over 5 years of experience successfully managing pharmacy operations including, but not limited to, human resources, budgeting, supply management, patient services, and developing and leading productive, efficient staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Director
Ketchikan Indian Community
02.2023 - Current
- Improved efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Increased department revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced team and inter-department collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and productive meetings.
- Boosted patient satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Assisted in development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
- Optimized drug therapy for patients by closely monitoring lab results, vital signs, and clinical response to medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Adhere to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Dispense and verify patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Ensure compliance to organization and legal policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain patient safety
- Ensure confidentiality of information, documentation, and records
- Advocate for patients with their providers and insurance companies to ensure they receive their medications in timely and affordable manner
- Provide patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
- Effectively prioritize tasks and organize workflow to increase efficiency.
- Monitor ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Provide consultations and answer inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Maintain appropriate drug records and complete reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Report adverse drug events and medication errors then developed plans of action to prevent future incidents
- Deliver performance evaluations for staff pharmacists, interns, and technicians.
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Walmart
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Adhere to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Dispense and verify patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Drive sales and profits by ensuring appropriate merchandise presentation, accurate pricing, budgeting and forecasting sales, and assessing economic trends and demographics
- Ensure compliance to company and legal policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain patient safety
- Ensure confidentiality of information, documentation, and records
- Advocate for patients with their providers and insurance companies to ensure they receive their medications in timely and affordable manner
- Provide patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
- Effectively prioritize tasks and organize workflow to increase efficiency.
- Monitor ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Provide consultations and answer inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Maintain appropriate drug records and complete reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Vaccinate patients to provide immunity against COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Provide blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, and BMI screenings and counsel patients on corresponding disease states.
- Report adverse drug events and medication errors then developed plans of action to prevent future incidents
- Interview, hire, train, and deliver performance evaluations for staff pharmacists, interns, and technicians.
Staff Pharmacist
Sam's Club
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH05.2016
Skills
- Pharmaceutical Supply Ordering
- Hiring, Onboarding, and Training
- Pharmacy File Management
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Drug Utilization Review
- Patient Needs Assessments
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Patient Satisfaction
- Financial Operations Oversight
Certification
State of Ohio Pharmacist License
APha Immunization Certified
AHA BLS Certified
State of Alaska Pharmacist License
Timeline
Pharmacy Director
Ketchikan Indian Community
02.2023 - Current
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Walmart
01.2019 - 02.2023
Staff Pharmacist
Sam's Club
05.2016 - 12.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Ohio Northern University