David Thomas
Bowling Green ,KY
Summary
Accomplished pharmacist with expertise in medication therapy management and drug safety, honed at Medical Center Of Bowling Green. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through personalized care and strong communication skills. Successfully reduced medication errors by 20% through quality improvement initiatives, demonstrating commitment to excellence and patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Medical Center Of Bowling Green
10.2003 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
- Conducted comprehensive medication therapy management sessions, optimizing patient outcomes through personalized care plans.
- Supported chronic disease patients by providing medication synchronization services, improving therapeutic outcomes.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
Pharmacist
Park Avenue Pharmacy
01.1999 - 09.2003
- Implemented medication therapy management programs, resulting in improved patient adherence to prescribed medications.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
Pharmacist
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
10.1998 - 01.1999
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
Pharmacist
Pharmamerica
10.1997 - 10.1998
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
Pharmacist
Big B Pharmacy
09.1996 - 10.1997
- 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.
Education
Pharmacist - Pharmacy
Samford University School of Pharmacy
Birmingham, AL05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Chemistry
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-1993
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
- Dispensing medications
- Drug safety
- Compounding experience
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Identifying Counter-indicated drugs
Timeline
Pharmacist
Medical Center Of Bowling Green
10.2003 - Current
Pharmacist
Park Avenue Pharmacy
01.1999 - 09.2003
Pharmacist
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
10.1998 - 01.1999
Pharmacist
Pharmamerica
10.1997 - 10.1998
Pharmacist
Big B Pharmacy
09.1996 - 10.1997
Pharmacist - Pharmacy
Samford University School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Chemistry
Western Kentucky University
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