Heather Fagen
Rochester,NY
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Compounding Pharmacist with strong organizational capabilities and project management skills. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained compliance with USP standards through regular audits of sterile compounding practices and rigorous staff training programs.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the pharmacy department by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care plans for parenteral nutrition and ensure appropriate order selection.
- Maximized efficiency within the pharmacy department by optimizing inventory management systems and minimizing waste.
- Reduced medication errors by proactively identifying potential drug interactions and contraindications.
Supervising Pharmacist
Walgreens
06.2010 - 12.2020
- Supervised a team of pharmacy technicians, ensuring accurate medication preparation and excellent customer service.
- Developed efficient pharmacy workflows resulting in increased productivity and reduced wait times.
- Managed pharmaceutical budget effectively by monitoring expenditures and implementing cost-saving strategies as needed.
- Educated staff pharmacists and interns on changes in protocols, procedures and documentation of compounded products.
- Implemented medication therapy management services for improved patient outcomes and adherence.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2009
B.S. - Biochemistry
Daemen College
Buffalo, NY05.2004
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Sterile Product Preparation
- Compounding Techniques
- Staff Supervision
Certification
- Pharmacist Licensure (RPh) - New York Board of Pharmacy.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
- Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Supervising Pharmacist
Walgreens
06.2010 - 12.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid
08.2009 - 05.2010
Doctor of Pharmacy -
State University of New York At Buffalo
B.S. - Biochemistry
Daemen College
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