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David Otterness

Pharmacist
Park Rapids,MN

Summary

Seasoned Clinical Pharmacist adept at providing evidence-based recommendations to physicians. Focused on maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic options. Meticulous Pharmacist offering 33 years of experience serving patients by preparing prescription medications, answering questions and providing information. Exemplary skills in medication dispensation, project development and implementation and managing employees. Accomplishments include working more than 33 years as clinician working to improve treatments and medical decisions as part of practice team. Decisive leader with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities, as well as experience in general medicine clinical environments. Talented Pharmacist with experience overseeing all aspects of pharmacy operations. Knowledgeable about leading team members, coordinating supplies and consulting with individuals to offer superior assistance and care. Highly organized, efficiency-driven and dedicated to error prevention. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist

Sanford Perham Health
Perham, MN
07.2012 - Current
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.

Director of Pharmacy Services

Catholic Health Initatives
Park Rapids, MN
05.1998 - Current
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Spearheaded and implemented Anticoagulation clinic to expand scope of engagement. Successful implementation of Omnicell Automated Dispensing machines.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Director of Pharmacy

West River Regional Health Care
Hettinger, ND
01.1996 - 05.1998
  • Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

Clinical Pharmacist

Mesabi Regional Health Care
Hibbing, MN
01.1991 - 12.1995
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Staff Pharmacist

Hooks Drug
South Bend, IN
05.1989 - 12.1990
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

North Dakota State University
09.1984 - 05.1989

Skills

Patient education and counseling

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Timeline

Clinical Pharmacist

Sanford Perham Health
07.2012 - Current

Director of Pharmacy Services

Catholic Health Initatives
05.1998 - Current

Director of Pharmacy

West River Regional Health Care
01.1996 - 05.1998

Clinical Pharmacist

Mesabi Regional Health Care
01.1991 - 12.1995

Staff Pharmacist

Hooks Drug
05.1989 - 12.1990

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

North Dakota State University
09.1984 - 05.1989
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