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Hollie Duplessis

Hollie Duplessis

West End

Summary

Accomplished Pharmacy Manager with a proven track record at Walgreens, and Carolina Behavioral Care Pharmacy, enhancing patient care through expert medication therapy management and patient education. Skilled in regulatory compliance and pharmacy operations management, I significantly optimized workflow processes. My leadership fostered a customer-centric environment, driving loyalty and ensuring high-quality care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Carolina Behavioral Care
07.2011 - Current
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Optimized prescription processing times, ensuring fast and accurate service for all customers.
  • Managed budget effectively, controlling expenses while ensuring pharmacy was well-stocked and staffed.
  • Collaborated with insurance companies to streamline claims process, reducing wait times for patients.

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
02.2010 - 07.2011
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
  • Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
  • Optimized workflow processes to reduce turnaround time for prescription fulfillment while maintaining accuracy.
  • Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreen's Pharmacy
06.2009 - 02.2010
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements, conducting regular audits and staff training sessions.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Wingate University, Wingate, NC
05-2007
  • Magna Cum Laude graduate
  • Rho Chi Member


Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • Prescription verification
  • Workflow optimization
  • Pharmacy operations management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Drug inventory management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Inventory control
  • Patient counseling
  • Direct patient care
  • Drug utilization review
  • Medication therapy management
  • Insurance billing
  • Professional ethics

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager - Carolina Behavioral Care
07.2011 - Current
Pharmacy Manager - Walgreens
02.2010 - 07.2011
Pharmacy Manager - Walgreen's Pharmacy
06.2009 - 02.2010
Wingate University - Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Hollie Duplessis