JACQUELINE WATERS
Portland
Summary
Experienced Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with 16 years in community pharmacy operations. Expertise in launching pharmacy services, leading multi-site operations, optimizing workflows, and developing effective teams. Committed to enhancing pharmacy services and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Newberg & Sheridan
12.2023 - Current
- Lead daily operations for two clinic-based pharmacy locations serving diverse and underserved patient populations.
- Opened and launched Virginia Garcia's newest pharmacy location in Sheridan, OR, enhancing access to pharmacy services for local patients.
- Doubled prescription volume at the Virginia Garcia Newberg Pharmacy through operational improvements, provider collaboration, and expanded patient access.
- Led, coached, and provided operational support to pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Oversee procurement, inventory management, and replenishment of clinic 340B medications and maintain emergency medication kits across multiple clinic locations.
- Led the transition of clinic prior authorization services to the pharmacy department.
- Piloted pharmacist-administered Shingrix vaccination services.
- Serve as a residency preceptor for PGY1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy residents, precepting Community Pharmacy and Population Health learning experiences.
- Contributed to formulary management, medication use policies, and evidence-based medication decisions as a member of the Virginia Garcia Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee.
Staff Pharmacist
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
McMinnville
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided patient counseling, prescription processing, and CDTM services.
- Completed MTM services, CMRs, and Outcomes interventions.
- Facilitated access to affordable medications through 340B pricing and grant funding.
Assistant Pharmacy Manager
Publix Pharmacy
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Administered COVID-19, routine, catch-up, and travel immunizations.
- Maintained top Outcomes MTM performance rankings.
- Provided health testing and protocol-based prescribing services.
- Piloted diabetes research program with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
- Assisted in opening the first Publix Pharmacy in Williamsburg.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Increased prescription volume by 25% and immunizations by 50%, highest in district.
- Managed a high-volume pharmacy averaging 2,500 prescriptions weekly.
- Led staff development and operational performance initiatives.
- Participated in HIV testing program with Virginia Department of Health.
Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2009 - 01.2015
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
08.2006 - 07.2009
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
12.2005 - 08.2006
Volunteer Pharmacy Technician
Providence Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2005
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV 08.2006 - 06.2009
B.S. - Biochemistry
George Fox University
Newberg, OR 08.2002 - 12.2005
Skills
- Ambulatory Care
- Diabetes Management
- 340B Operations
- CDTM
- Immunizations
- Prior Authorizations
- Pharmacy Operations
- Team Leadership
- Drug Compounding (USP 795)
- HIV Patient Care
- Patient Education
- OutcomesMTM
- Population Health
Certification
- Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
- Immunization Certified Pharmacist
- First Aid / CPR Certified
Licenses And Awards
Title: PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
12.2023 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
10.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Pharmacy Manager
Publix Pharmacy
09.2018 - 10.2022
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
01.2015 - 09.2018
Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.2009 - 01.2015
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Roseman University of Health Sciences
08.2006 - 06.2009
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
08.2006 - 07.2009
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
12.2005 - 08.2006
Volunteer Pharmacy Technician
Providence Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2005
B.S. - Biochemistry
George Fox University
08.2002 - 12.2005