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Govind Krishnaswamy

Bethany Home Discount Pharmacy
561 W.mendoza Ave,mesa,AZ
2027
years of professional experience

Dynamic Staff Pharmacist with extensive experience at Frys Food and Drugs, excelling in drug utilization review and patient counseling. Proven track record in optimizing workflow processes, enhancing patient satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Committed to quality assurance and fostering a collaborative environment for improved pharmaceutical care.

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Bethany Home Discount Pharmacy | 2023 - Current
  • Dispensed medications accurately, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
  • Reviewed and verified prescriptions for correctness, preventing medication errors.
  • Provided patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, and health management.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize pharmaceutical care plans.
  • Supervised pharmacy technicians in daily operations and workflow management.

Staff Pharmacist

Valley Discount Pharmacy | 2022 - 2026

managing the pharmacy

  • Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently in compliance with state regulations.
  • Provided patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, and interactions.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of essential pharmaceuticals.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care plans.

Staff Pharmacist

Frys Food and Drugs | 1997 - 2022
  • Implemented inventory control measures, minimizing waste and ensuring product availability.
  • Conducted medication therapy management sessions to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Led training sessions for new staff on pharmacy protocols and best practices.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
  • Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
  • Supervised compounding activities, ensuring accuracy in preparation of custom medications according to physician specifications.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
  • Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
  • 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.
  • Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
  • Optimized workflow processes for faster prescription filling, resulting in improved patient satisfaction levels.
  • Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Madras University | India | 1968

Skills

Drug utilization review
Pharmacy automation systems
HIPAA regulations
Patient counseling
Committed to quality assurance
Flexibility in scheduling

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

Bethany Home Discount Pharmacy
2023 - CurrentRead More

Staff Pharmacist

Valley Discount Pharmacy
2022 - 2026Read More

Staff Pharmacist

Frys Food and Drugs
1997 - 2022Read More

Madras University

Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
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Govind Krishnaswamy