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Derek Harper, PharmD

Loveland,OH

Summary

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, goal-oriented licensed pharmacist, manager, and director who leverages 3 years of Managerial Leadership with CVS/Pharmacy as well as 5 years of Clinical Expertise in an Inter-professional Setting to collaborate across professional practices to achieve optimal results in health outcomes and cost-effectiveness. My strong background in customer service with a thorough training in clinical decision-making executes top marks in patient health and company focused metrics. This leadership is recognized in the top 0.6% of all CVS stores across the country combining health outcome scores, patient and team satisfaction scores, community impact, and financial results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

CVS/Pharmacy
Cincinnati, OH
10.2019 - Current
  • Completion of standard day to day pharmacist duties in quality assurance, patient education, and prescription verification
  • Leads pharmacy teams through training, development, and day to day task management and workflow prioritization in high-stress situations
  • Performed in top 0.6% store across CVS's 9700 stores in country
  • Reinforce growth mindset and development skills through graduation of Foundations for Future Leaders (FFL) program at CVS
  • Elected into Patient Care Expert position by colleagues and management to lead weekly calls and meetings of other Pharmacy Managers to achieve district wide success and top of region performance
  • Trained new hire pharmacists for district, as well as my own pharmacy technician and intern staff

Music/Drama Director

La Salle High School
Cincinnati, OH
05.2012 - Current
  • Directed groups between 15-45 students in learning music, actions, and behaviors on stage; showcasing leadership, organization, and planning
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.

Staff Pharmacist

CVS/Pharmacy
Cincinnati, OH
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.

Pharmacy Intern

CVS
Cincinnati, OH
08.2014 - 07.2018
  • Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
  • Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.

Education

PharmD - Pharmacy

James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
Cincinnati, OH
04.2018

Skills

  • Multi-Tasking in High Stress Environment
  • Clinical Expertise
  • Team Development and Coaching
  • Goal-Oriented Success
  • Project Management
  • Financial Literacy in Business
  • Pharmacy Law
  • Interprofessional Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • A Leader's Journey - CVS/Pharmacy FFL Program
  • Impact of a Pharmacist’s Education in an Underserved High School Community - University of Cincinnati
  • Hazardous Drug Management - Gateway Hospital representing UC College of Pharmacy
  • Optimizing Control in a 59 year-old Female with Multiple Disease States - University of Cincinnati
  • College Journey and Choosing a Career/Profession - LaSalle High School

Certification

APhA Immunization Delivery Certification

AHA BLS Provider CPR Certification

CVS/Health Immunizer Certificate

VIRTUS National Catholic Risk Retention Certification

Affiliations

Ohio Pharmacists Association

American Pharmacist's Association

National Community Pharmacists Association

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

LaSalle High School Alumni

Boy Scouts of America

National Honors Society




Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

CVS/Pharmacy
10.2019 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

CVS/Pharmacy
08.2018 - 10.2019

Pharmacy Intern

CVS
08.2014 - 07.2018

Music/Drama Director

La Salle High School
05.2012 - Current

PharmD - Pharmacy

James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy

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