GETENET ALEBACHEW
Walmart
Spokane Valley,WA
12
years of professional experience
Dynamic Staff Pharmacist with extensive experience at Walmart, Rite Aid and Walgreens, specializing in Testing and Treating Covid-19, Flu and Strep throat, immunization administration, drug utilization review. Proven track record of enhancing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Committed to optimizing pharmacy operations while delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring patient safety.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
2 Years 11 Months- Test to Treat Covid-19, flu and Strep throat
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Championed patient safety by staying current on drug recalls and promptly removing affected products from pharmacy shelves.
- Conducted regular audits of prescription records, identifying discrepancies and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
Staff Pharmacist
1 Year 7 Months- Utilized pharmacy software to document patient information and manage prescription records.
- Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
- Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
Staff Pharmacist
8 Years 3 Months- Assisted in verifying prescriptions for accuracy and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Supported daily pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing and compounding tasks.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and potential side effects.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized medication plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Optimized workflow processes for faster prescription filling, resulting in improved patient satisfaction levels.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Skills
Testing and Treating Covid-19
Flu and Strep Throat infections.
Drug utilization review
Medication dispensing
Immunization administration
Patient counseling
HIPAA regulations
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid
01.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
09.2014 - 12.2022Read More
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Doctor of Pharmacy from Pharmacy
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