Eric Allen
Fruitland Park,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Phamacist
Winn Dixie Pharmacy
The Villages, FL
04.2014 - Current
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Supervised dispensation of Schedule II and III drugs.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
Pharmacist Manager
Sweet Bay Pharmacy
The Villages, FL
04.2009 - 04.2014
- Filled and dispensed 200 prescriptions daily.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Liaised with physicians and patients on proper dosage and potential adverse drug interactions.
- Kept prescription drugs and controlled substances safe and secure in pharmacy.
- Promoted pharmacy services to patients and medical providers.
Pharmacist Manager
Albertsons Pharmacy
Hudson, FL
02.1997 - 10.2008
- Filled and dispensed 200 prescriptions daily.
- Liaised with physicians and patients on proper dosage and potential adverse drug interactions.
- Kept prescription drugs and controlled substances safe and secure in pharmacy.
- Promoted pharmacy services to patients and medical providers.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Pharmacist IV Home Infusion
Saint Joseph Home Infusion
Tampa, FL
02.1996 - 04.1998
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
Staff Pharmacist
Mease Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin, FL
12.1994 - 02.1996
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Directly supervised 3 Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
Pharmacy Manager
Kash N Karry
Saint Petersburg, FL
06.1993 - 09.1994
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Staff Pharmacist
Saint Anothy Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
06.1992 - 09.1993
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Directly supervised 4 Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
Pharmacist
Kash N Karry
Tampa, FL
06.1992 - 08.1993
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Pharmacist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
10.1989 - 07.1990
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Phamacy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.1989
Associate of Science - Pre Phamarcy
University of Sount Florida
Tampa, FL08.1986
Skills
- Data Entry Specialist
- Prescription Checks
- Insurance Coordination
- Insurance Billing Expertise
- HIPAA Regulations Compliance
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Pharmaceutical Preparation
- Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Vaccines
- Staff Training
Timeline
Staff Phamacist
Winn Dixie Pharmacy
04.2014 - Current
Pharmacist Manager
Sweet Bay Pharmacy
04.2009 - 04.2014
Pharmacist Manager
Albertsons Pharmacy
02.1997 - 10.2008
Pharmacist IV Home Infusion
Saint Joseph Home Infusion
02.1996 - 04.1998
Staff Pharmacist
Mease Dunedin Hospital
12.1994 - 02.1996
Pharmacy Manager
Kash N Karry
06.1993 - 09.1994
Staff Pharmacist
Saint Anothy Hospital
06.1992 - 09.1993
Pharmacist
Kash N Karry
06.1992 - 08.1993
Pharmacist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
10.1989 - 07.1990
Bachelor of Science - Phamacy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Associate of Science - Pre Phamarcy
University of Sount Florida