Gerald Paxton
Green River,WY
Summary
Seasoned Pharmacy Manager.
Adept at Physician Recommendations
Proficient in Reporting, Documentation and Compliance
Focused on Therapeutic Options & Medication Optimization
Patient Care
Expert in Patient Consultations of Medications, Side Effects, Adverse Reactions and proper usage
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Bear Lake Community Health Center Pharmacy
11.2021 - Current
- Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary drug utilization reviews on 100% of patients.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Bear Lake Community Health Centers
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense 100% of medications and health products.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications
- Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
- Implemented information security protocols to protect financial and patient data and reduce potential for data breaches.
Production Operator III
Covenant Technologies, LLC
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Monitored Natural Gas Well Locations on daily basis to increase production and remedy production Issues (unloading wells, Plunger Inspections and changes, 3 Phase Separator adjustments and repairs.
- Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Actively participated in team projects and met critical deadlines.
- Performed optimization of wells to increase production.
- Set up and adjusted production equipment for day-to-day operations.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
Production Operator III
Fleur De Lis Energy
10.2012 - 07.2018
- Monitored and visited locations on daily basis.
- Optimized oil wells to maintain best production and performed maintenance as needed on wells.
- Set up and adjusted equipment for day-to-day operations, including operating and performing maintenance on both 2 and 3 Phase Separators, Natural Gas Compressor (Screw Compressor), Line Heaters, Generators, and Sigma Thermal Heater.
- Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
- Took part in company-offered training sessions to improve skills and knowledge.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Did Field Production Report on alternating basis with other Production Operators.
- Participated in weekly Field Reviews, along with other Operators, Production Supervisors, Field Supervisor and Petroleum Engineers.
Pharmacy Manager
Smith's Food And Drug
03.1992 - 07.2012
- Supervised team of 7 Pharmacy Technicians and one Staff Pharmacist
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.1989
Skills
- Federal and State Laws
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Computer Billing Systems
- Controlled Substance Management
- File Insurance Claims
- Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR)
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Consulting with Physicians and other Providers on appropriate/Cost Effective Medication Options
- Patient Compliance Monitoring
- Adverse Drug Interaction
- Medication Assistance
- Patient Medical Histories
Certification
- Basic LIfe Support Certification - American Heart Association.
- RPh in Wyoming, License 2502 - exp. 12/23
- Registered Wyoming Immunization Provider exp. 12/23
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Bear Lake Community Health Center Pharmacy
11.2021 - Current
Production Operator III
Covenant Technologies, LLC
10.2018 - 11.2019
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Bear Lake Community Health Centers
11.2017 - 11.2021
Production Operator III
Fleur De Lis Energy
10.2012 - 07.2018
Pharmacy Manager
Smith's Food And Drug
03.1992 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Wyoming