Dixon Vadakkethalakkal
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 20 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing, Vaccinations, Compounding and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
10.2015 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations, including prescription dispensation, customer counseling, inventory management, and supervision of staff workflow.
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than 800 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Foster robust collaborations with physicians, enhancing patient care and driving business growth
- Direct pharmacy operations, ensuring precise preparation, labeling, and documentation of pharmaceuticals while overseeing technicians' tasks.
- Provide expert pharmacological guidance to healthcare professionals, addressing inquiries and counseling patients on optimal drug therapies.
- Actively contribute to staff development through clinical programs and training initiatives, mentoring interns, externs, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintain stringent compliance with state and federal drug laws, overseeing nursing unit inspections and maintaining detailed records for controlled substances.
Pharmacist
Trinity Apothecary
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Dispensing over 600 prescription drugs, counseling customers, managing inventories, and overseeing staff workflow
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Pharmacy Technician
Trinity Apothecary
06.2005 - 09.2013
- Dispensed medications, managed inventories, and operated automated dispensing systems
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Managed over 50 Customer Calls per day.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Pharmacist
Muscat Pharmacy
04.1997 - 05.2005
- Managed pharmacy operations, dispensed drugs, led teams, and provided customer counseling
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Calicut
Skills
- Medication Dispensing and Immunizing
- Vaccination Administration
- Interpreting Orders
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Resolving Complaints
- Overseeing Technicians
- Drug Inventory Management
- Preparing Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounds
- Texas Licensed Pharmacist
- Customer Service
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Staff Training
Certification
- Certified Texas Board Pharmacist License ( 50529): 02/12/2013 - Present
- Certified in CPR and Vaccination by the American Heart Association
Timeline
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
10.2015 - Current
Pharmacist
Trinity Apothecary
09.2013 - 10.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Trinity Apothecary
06.2005 - 09.2013
Pharmacist
Muscat Pharmacy
04.1997 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Calicut