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Deirdre Swarts

Pharmacist
Grants Pass,OR

Summary

Customer-focused pharmacist offering 25 years of experience in retail pharmacy operations. Well-versed in prescription preparation, counseling and customer service. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart
Eugene/Medford/Grants Pass/Eagle Point, Oregon
11.1998 - Current
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • 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.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.

Pharmacist

Walmart
Newport, Oregon
10.1997 - 11.1998

Pharmacist

Payless/Rite-aid
Grants Pass, Oregon
07.1996 - 10.1997

Pharmacit

Fred Meyer
Portland, Oregon
07.1995 - 07.1996
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
03.1995

Skills

  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Employee Training Program
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Medicare Compliance
  • Quality Assurance Controls

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart
11.1998 - Current

Pharmacist

Walmart
10.1997 - 11.1998

Pharmacist

Payless/Rite-aid
07.1996 - 10.1997

Pharmacit

Fred Meyer
07.1995 - 07.1996

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Oregon State University

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