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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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