Goutham Kayithi
Monroe Township,NJ
Summary
Pharmaceutical professional with solid background in medication management and patient care. Recognized for contributing to collaborative healthcare environments and achieving significant patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, along with strong pharmacological knowledge and attention to detail.
Experienced with medication management, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of drug interactions and prescription standards to enhance patient safety. Track record of successful collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize treatment plans.
Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in compounding, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in providing accurate clinical services. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
SSANJ Rx Inc DBA Community Care Pharmacy
EWING, NJ
05.2016 - Current
- Compound and dispense prescription medications. Advise customers about dosages, interaction with drugs and potential side effects. Maintain record of drugs as per laws. Maintain all prescription transactions and submit appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement. Advise physicians on formulary medications and cost-effective and innovative therapies. Monitor storage, distribution and use of pharmaceuticals. Use Prime RX software.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to identify potential drug interactions and contraindications.
- Dispensed medications accurately while ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations.
Pharmacist
Brunswick Pharmacy
Trenton, NJ
10.2011 - 05.2016
- Compound and dispensed prescription medications. Advised customers about dosages, interaction with drugs and potential side effects. Maintained record of drugs as per laws. Maintained all prescription transactions and submitted appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement. Advised physicians on formulary medications and cost-effective and innovative therapies. Monitored storage, distribution and use of pharmaceuticals. Used Prime RX software.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste through enhanced ordering practices.
Pharmacist Intern
Brunswick Pharmacy
Trenton, NJ
07.2010 - 10.2011
- Provided information to customers on potential drug interactions and potential adverse reactions. Compound and dispensed medications, following prescriptions issued by medical practitioners. Weigh, measure and mix drugs and other medical compounds and fill bottles or capsules with correct quantity and composition of preparation. Dispensed non-prescription drugs to public. Provided guidance to customers in respect of storage of medications. Insured patients understanding of prescribed instructions.
- Provided patient education on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
Formulation Chemist
Bactolac Pharmaceutical Inc.
Hauppauge, NY
11.2006 - 07.2010
- Developed testing procedures for these products, as well s Process Validation Protocols, Cleaning Validation Protocols and scale up of manufacturing processes. Conducted stability studies, prepared Standard Operations procedures and all related documentation required by Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP). Developed specialty formulations involving studies of drug expedient interaction and core tablet ingredients with film coating materials. Assisted in development of sustained release formulation for several nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products and Bactolac’s proprietary products.
- Conducted stability studies to evaluate product shelf life and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Led training sessions for junior chemists on formulation techniques and best practices.
Pharmacist
Vet Guart Pharma
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
05.1998 - 10.2006
- Compound and dispensed prescription medications to individuals. Mixed the different ingredients to make the drug. Advised the customers about the drugs that are being prescribed to them, such as dosages, interaction with other drugs, potential side effects and to answer any other questions the patient may have. Counsel the customers on the use of over-the-counter machines and provided information on general health topics, including diet and exercise. Trained administered vaccinations. Maintained records of all transactions of the pharmacy necessary to ensure accurate control over the accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Ensure legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing pharmacy operations. Used Prime RX software. Maintained accurate and detailed records of all prescription transactions and submits appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement. Consulted with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions. Advised physicians on formulary medications and cost-effective and innovative therapies. Answered pharmaceutical questions from patients and staff. Monitored storage, distribution and use of pharmaceutical. Documented and reported medication errors to direct supervisor.
- Developed patient education materials to improve understanding of complex medication regimens.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols, resulting in improved accuracy in prescription filling processes.
Education
Bachelor's - Pharmacy
GULBARGA UNIVERSITY
GULBARGA, KARNATAKA, INDIA01-1995
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Patient education
- Drug safety
- Maintaining records
- Prescription filling
- Patient education and counseling
- Sales skills
- Pharmacy ethics
- Pharmacy inventory and recordkeeping
- Medication expertise
- Billing management
- Educating patients
- Medication dispensing
Certification
NJ State Registered Pharmacist License.
Timeline
Pharmacist
SSANJ Rx Inc DBA Community Care Pharmacy
05.2016 - Current
Pharmacist
Brunswick Pharmacy
10.2011 - 05.2016
Pharmacist Intern
Brunswick Pharmacy
07.2010 - 10.2011
Formulation Chemist
Bactolac Pharmaceutical Inc.
11.2006 - 07.2010
Pharmacist
Vet Guart Pharma
05.1998 - 10.2006
Bachelor's - Pharmacy
GULBARGA UNIVERSITY