Helen Otegbola
Richmond,TX
Summary
- Veteran Travel Pharmacist experienced in working with individuals and healthcare staff to help treat symptoms and resolve medical concerns. Well-versed in proper dosage, timing and storage requirements to maintain medication efficacy. Experienced with DoseEdge, Meditech , AccuDose Software, and Pyxis Software. Well-versed in pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, dispensing medications and the State of Texas laws and regulations governing the compliance of controlled medications.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Healthcare
Houston, TX
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed drug utilization reviews to ensure patient safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Implemented pharmacy professional practice guidelines
- Maintained regulatory compliance for dispensation of controlled substances.
- Compounded non-sterile preparations such as ointments, creams or suspensions when necessary.
- Aided in optimizing inventory management through responsibilities including supply ordering and invoice reconciliation.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
Relief Pharmacist
Prestige Pharmacy
Houston, TX
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Filled as many as 150 prescriptions every week.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Responsible for bi-annual chart reviews at assisted living facilities (ALF) as consultant pharmacist.
Clinical Pharmacist
CVS/caremark
San Antonio, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Utilized Medicare Part D Criteria, and clinical guidelines to ensure application to appeals request.
- Ensured appropriate patient safety such as drug to drug interactions, drug disease interactions, drug-age precautions, therapeutic duplications, and overutilization .
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals and customers to document accurate clinical data in review.
- Maintained CMS related timelines and guidelines while performing reviews.
- Improved both clinical appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of drug therapy.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
PRN Pharmacist
Ballem Pharmacy
, TX
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
- Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
- Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
- Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
Contract Pharmacist
Various Locations
, TX
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Prepared medications and conducted quality checks.
- Reviewed physician orders to assess accuracy and safety.
- Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
Pharmacist in Charge
Walgreens
Houston, TX
12.1999 - 11.2013
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
- Achieved optimum staff performance through proactive management and monitoring of daily activities.
- Proficient in Medication Therapy database Mirixa and Outcomes.
- Directly supervised and verified work of up to 6 pharmacy staff to maintain optimum quality controls.
- Checked medication orders against appropriate standards of care and recommended therapy changes to treating physicians and facility staff.
- Offered clinical expertise to help resolve drug-related questions and concerns initiated by staff and administrators.
- Implemented cost-containment strategies covering both dispensing and procurement activities.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
Houston, TX
12.1999 - 11.2013
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Participated in Patient Pharmacist Partnership program for disease state management.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) - Pharmacy
Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy
Houston, TX08.2003
Skills
- Medication Therapy management
- Prescription management
- Skilled in clinical interventions
- Pyxis system
- Patient Counseling
- Immunization Administration
- Drug therapies
- Compounding abilities
- Pharmacology
- Soft Skills: Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Time Management
Certification
- Licensed Registered Pharmacist with Texas State Board Of Pharmacy , License number 42129 - Issue Date: 11/21/2003
- Adult/Pediatric BLS Certified - 2022
- Immunization Certified ACPE - 2022
- NAPSR Certification- CNPR Number 638162017 Training - 2016
- Medication Therapy Management Certified
- ACPE Sterile Process and Aseptic Skill Certified
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Healthcare
09.2023 - 08.2024
Relief Pharmacist
Prestige Pharmacy
03.2018 - 08.2023
Clinical Pharmacist
CVS/caremark
01.2017 - 01.2018
PRN Pharmacist
Ballem Pharmacy
02.2015 - 01.2017
Contract Pharmacist
Various Locations
01.2014 - 12.2015
Pharmacist in Charge
Walgreens
12.1999 - 11.2013
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
12.1999 - 11.2013
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) - Pharmacy
Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy
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