Erin Lucas
Linn Creek,MO
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Manager with experience overseeing retail pharmacy operations to fill over 300 orders per day while achieving operational goals. Knowledgeable about leading team members, coordinating supplies and consulting with individuals to offer superior assistance and care. Highly organized, efficiency-driven and dedicated to error prevention. Bringing successful career history comprising more than 20 years.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
09.2013 - Current
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Supervised team of 5 pharmacy technicians
Online Adjunct Instructor
State Fair Community College
06.2009 - 06.2022
- Develop lesson plans, course syllabus, and instructional materials for the pharmacy technician program
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment for all students
- Lecture and facilitate online classroom discussions related to pharmacy practice and regulations, pharmacology, and pharmacokinetic principles
- Design and grade quizzes, exams, and other assessments to evaluate student performance
- Provide feedback to students on their progress and offer opportunities for improvement
- Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to develop, implement and improve curriculum and teaching methods
- Stay updated with current pharmacy industry trends and regulations to ensure program curriculum remains relevant and up-to-date
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
10.2008 - 09.2013
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
- Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.
- Partnered with management team to develop and implement in-store programs to increase sales.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
05.2005 - 10.2008
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
- Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
St Louis, MO05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
St Louis, MO05.2004
Skills
- Employee Training Program
- Risk Management
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Operating Plans Development
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
09.2013 - Current
Online Adjunct Instructor
State Fair Community College
06.2009 - 06.2022
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
10.2008 - 09.2013
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
05.2005 - 10.2008
Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
St. Louis College of Pharmacy