Hobson Lewis Curry
Thorsby,AL
Summary
Established Pharmacy Manager successful at working and interacting with people of all ages and personalities and has experience in regulation requirements. Experienced in Pharmacy Management and Staff Pharmacist. Offering successful career history spanning more than 30 years.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Baptist Tower Pharmacy
Montgomery, AL
10.2020 - 07.2024
- Verified accuracy of prescription labels before dispensing medications.
- Organized inventory control systems to maintain adequate stock levels for all products carried by the pharmacy.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Advised customers on non-prescription medications such as over-the-counter drugs, herbals and nutritional supplements.
- Performed administrative duties such as updating patient information or submitting insurance claims forms.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Managed the daily operations of a retail or hospital pharmacy.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
- Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
- Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
- Analyzed prescription trends and utilized data to improve pharmacy services and patient care outcomes.
- Administered immunizations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Managed medication therapy and patient counseling to ensure optimal drug safety and efficacy.
- Engaged in health promotion and disease prevention activities, including public health campaigns and screenings.
- Implemented cost-saving measures and medication therapy management programs to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient-specific medication plans.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with new medications, technology, and pharmacy practices.
- Provided education and guidance on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and health maintenance.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems.
- Contributed to pharmacy and healthcare team meetings with medication expertise and recommendations.
- Utilized pharmaceutical software to manage inventory, process prescriptions, and monitor drug interactions.
- Managed drug procurement, storage, and disposal processes to ensure medication integrity and compliance.
- Maintained accurate patient medication profiles, including allergies, conditions, and concurrent medications.
- Oversaw compounding of special medications to meet unique patient needs, following precise formulas and protocols.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and support staff in daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in the selection, dosing, and administration of medications based on patient-specific factors.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients to provide personalized care.
- Administered flu immunizations to patients to prevent illness and promote well-being.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Managed inventory and reduced costs by negotiating prices with multiple generic pharmaceutical suppliers.
- Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Enforced adherence to infection control protocols.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Prepared medications based on physician orders.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Supervised staff and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
- Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
- Maintained confidential financial and patient information to reduce risk of data breaches.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Clanton, AL
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction by helping store customers with pharmacy services, general store questions and in locating products.
- Provided filled prescriptions to customers, included medication information sheets and coordinated consults.
- Processed pharmacy payments by ringing up customers on cash register and handling cash and credit transactions.
- Managed and received inventory by checking deliveries, counting stock, monitoring medication expiration dates and placing orders.
- Met regulatory recordkeeping requirements by documenting pharmacy log with information on prescriptions picked up by patients.
Pharmacy Manager
Rite Aid
Clanton, AL
05.1998 - 11.2018
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Reviewed orders from physicians for prescriptions, handled drug dispensing and answered questions from patients regarding medications.
- Placed timely and accurate supply orders to maintain optimal levels of medications, containers, labels and other materials.
- Disbursed prescriptions and interacted with medical personnel to discuss therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling to provide final verification of prescription.
- Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
- Prioritized and consistently accomplished customer satisfaction and loyalty by fostering relationships with patients.
- Handled third-party insurance processing tasks to assist patients.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy support technicians.
- Managed and received inventory by checking deliveries, counting stock, monitoring medication expiration dates and placing orders.
- Checked patient orders against histories, assessed insurance coverage and counted out medicines.
Pharmacist
K-mart Pharmacy
Atmore, AL
06.1990 - 05.1998
- Ordered supplies according to expected pharmacy needs.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Delivered one-on-one counseling to instruct patients on medication instructions.
- Assisted customers with questions regarding side-effects for various types of medications.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
- Checked patient orders against histories, assessed insurance coverage and counted out medicines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.1989
Skills
- Regulatory requirements
- Policies and procedures
- Oral and written communication
- Personnel management
- Patient safety
- Medication ordering
- Quality assurance controls
- Performance metrics
- Patient education
- Immunization certified
- Counting and pouring expertise
- HIPAA trained
- CPR certification
- Exceptional patient care and interaction
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Baptist Tower Pharmacy
10.2020 - 07.2024
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
11.2018 - 02.2020
Pharmacy Manager
Rite Aid
05.1998 - 11.2018
Pharmacist
K-mart Pharmacy
06.1990 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Auburn University
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