Denise Cao
Chino Hills,CA
Summary
Dynamic staff pharmacist with extensive experience at a very high-volume Rite Aid Pharmacy, excelling in medication therapy management and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective counseling and drug utilization analysis. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and delivering exceptional customer service, while ensuring adherence to professional standards and improving therapeutic outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
, CA
03.2003 - Current
- Reviewed physician orders for appropriateness prior to dispensing medications.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Maintained accurate records of patient profiles, medications and inventories.
- Analyzed drug utilization patterns in order to recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
- Assisted in training pharmacy technicians on prescription processing, inventory management and customer service skills.
- Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently and professionally while promoting a positive image for the organization.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on proper use, side effects and potential drug interactions.
- Provided immunization services including flu shots, shingles vaccines, as allowed by state law.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA04-2002
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry -
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-1997
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Drug utilization analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient counseling
- Inventory management
- Immunization services
- Team collaboration
- Customer service and communication skills
- contraception screening and prescribing
Languages
Vietnamese
Professional
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
03.2003 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of California, San Francisco
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry -
University of California, Riverside
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