DEMITRICE VENTERS
Houston,United States
Summary
Dynamic HIV/AIDS Clinical Certified Pharmacist with expertise from Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, specializing in medication therapy management and adherence counseling. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, optimize treatment plans, and ensure regulatory compliance, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical monitoring.
Overview
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Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
HIV/AIDS Clinical Certified Pharmacist (PRN)
Avenue 360 Health and Wellness
Houston, United States
04.2024 - Current
- Provide HIV specialty pharmaceutical care including antiretroviral therapy optimization, adherence counseling, and resistance prevention.
- Conduct comprehensive medication therapy management and drug interaction monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and social workers to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate prior authorizations and specialty medication access to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain current knowledge of evolving HIV treatment guidelines and best practices.
Registered Pharmacist
Walgreens
Houston, United States
08.1989 - 01.2024
- Provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care in high-volume pharmacy environments.
- Prepared and verified non-sterile compounded medications including oral and topical formulations per prescriber order.
- Delivered medication counseling to improve adherence, safety, and therapeutic outcomes.
- Led workflow optimization, regulatory compliance, inventory control, and loss-prevention efforts.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
Relief Pharmacist – Specialty Medical
Select Specialty Medical Company
Houston, United States
06.2002 - 09.2007
- Delivered specialty pharmacy services in acute and long-term care medical settings.
- Prepared, verified, and documented non-sterile compounded medications in compliance with USP and Texas State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Oversaw IV admixture and total parenteral nutrition in accordance with USP and .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize complex medication regimens.
- Ensured secure handling and dispensing of controlled substances and maintained regulatory compliance.
Clinical Pharmacist
East Houston Regional Medical Center
Houston, United States
09.2000 - 07.2002
- Supported inpatient pharmacy operations including unit-dose distribution, IV admixture, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Performed medication reconciliation and clinical monitoring to reduce medication errors.
- Directed pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure uninterrupted pharmacy operations.
- Utilized integrated hospital pharmacy systems for accurate order verification.
- Maintained compliance with hospital accreditation standards and Texas pharmacy regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy IV Certification
University of Houston
Houston, Texas09-2003
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TexasSkills
- HIV/AIDS treatment expertise
- Pharmacy practice in hospitals and specialties
- Non-sterile compounding skills
- IV admixture and TPN administration
- Medication therapy management proficiency
- Drug utilization analysis
- Clinical monitoring and reconciliation of medications
- Compliance with controlled substances regulations
- Adherence to USP standards
- Prior authorization coordination with insurers
- Formulary oversight and inventory management
- Immunization delivery and testing at point-of-care
- Proficiency in electronic health records systems
- Collaboration across interdisciplinary teams
- Training and supervision of pharmacy staff
Affiliations
- Former President, Lake Houston Pharmacy Association
- Member, Houston Area Pharmacy Association
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist – State of Texas
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Certified Pharmacist (AAHIVP), HIVPCP
- IV Certification
- Medication Therapy Management Certifications
- Immunization Certification (active through 2026)
- Diabetes Certification
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
- Spanish
- French
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Intermediate
- French, Beginner
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States
Clinical And Specialty Skills
- HIV/AIDS pharmacotherapy and adherence counseling
- Hospital and specialty pharmacy practice
- Non-sterile compounding (oral solutions, suspensions, topical preparations, customized dosage forms)
- IV admixture and total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Medication therapy management (MTM)
- Drug utilization review (DUR)
- Clinical monitoring and medication reconciliation
- Controlled substance compliance (DEA, FDA, Texas State Board of Pharmacy)
- USP , , compliance
- Prior authorization and insurance coordination
- Formulary management and inventory control
- Immunizations and point-of-care testing
- Electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy automation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Pharmacy staff training and supervision
Timeline
HIV/AIDS Clinical Certified Pharmacist (PRN)
Avenue 360 Health and Wellness
04.2024 - Current
Relief Pharmacist – Specialty Medical
Select Specialty Medical Company
06.2002 - 09.2007
Clinical Pharmacist
East Houston Regional Medical Center
09.2000 - 07.2002
Registered Pharmacist
Walgreens
08.1989 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy IV Certification
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Southern University