Fallon Cruz
East Hampton,CT
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering six years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Stop and Shop Pharmacy
10.2019 - Current
- Efficiently prioritizes tasks and organizes workflow to manage a weekly volume of 2,200 prescriptions, ensuring prompt and precise dispensing.
- Supervises and provides guidance to a team of 8 pharmacy technicians, ensuring the smooth execution of daily activities
- Provides consultations and answers inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals, and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Evaluates patient medication profiles to review drug and disease interactions, allergies and other relevant information to maximize medication adherence and patient outcomes.
- Resolves insurance related issues and finds financial assistance for patients when applicable.
- Conducts Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and comprehensive medication reviews for eligible patients to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Administers immunizations and meets with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
- Recommends over-the-counter devices or medication options tailored to alleviate specific symptoms.
Clinical Pharmacist
Backus Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Reviewed patient charts, medication orders, and laboratory values in EPIC to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing and dispensing of medications including narcotics
- Provided guidance and worked collaboratively with prescribers and healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care regarding medication regimens, administration, interactions, and feasibility
- Provided critical analysis of and provided potential alternatives for prescribed medications and treatments
Floating Pharmacist
Stop and Shop Pharmacy
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Worked as a pharmacist across 22 Stop & Shop Pharmacy locations throughout Connecticut, covering time-off requests and collaborating with a diverse team of technicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy managers.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
MCPHS University
Boston, MA05.2018
Skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Highly driven and exceptionally organized
- A reliable and trustworthy team member
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and strong knowledge of EPIC
- A skilled listener and effective communicator
Certification
- PowerPak MTM Pharmacist Certificate
- Basic Life Support Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED (expiration 10/2026)
- Connecticut Registered Pharmacist (PCT.0014578 expiration 1/31/2026)
- Immunization Certification (American Pharmacists Association)
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Backus Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2024
Staff Pharmacist
Stop and Shop Pharmacy
10.2019 - Current
Floating Pharmacist
Stop and Shop Pharmacy
08.2018 - 10.2019
Doctor of Pharmacy -
MCPHS University
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