
Dedicated and patient-focused Pharmacist with expertise in medication dispensing, patient counseling, and medication therapy management. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans, monitor medication effectiveness, and prevent adverse drug events. Proficient in conducting comprehensive medication reviews, providing evidence-based drug information, and ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and regulatory standards. Committed to fostering a positive work environment by identifying opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting quality patient care. Demonstrates adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and a continuous willingness to learn and contribute to organizational success.
· Accurately dispensing medications to patients while ensuring instructions and directions of use is clearly communicated and understood
· Provide medication counseling to patients and caregivers by explaining the purpose of their medication, potential/expected side effects and other pertinent information.
· Monitor labs and recommend medication adjustments as needed.
· Educate patients/caregivers on use of self-administered medications with aim to increase adherence and build the confidence needed to manage treatment safety at home.
· Perform prospective drug utilization reviews.
· Manage pharmacy workflow and supervise pharmacy technicians.
· Review and verify medication orders for safety, appropriateness and effectiveness.
· Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
· Verified and dispensed an average of 300+ prescriptions daily while maintaining accuracy and compliance standards.
· Provided medication counseling to patients regarding dosage, side effects and drug interactions.
· Administered immunizations including influenza, COVID-19, shingles, pneumonia and hepatitis vaccines.
· Conducted medication therapy management services to improve adherence and optimize patient outcomes.
· Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to resolve prescription issues and optimize therapy.
· Supervised pharmacy technicians and effectively managed workflow.
· Maintained compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
· Checked and verified prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications prior to dispensing.
· Provided clinical services such as immunization and point-of-care testing for blood pressure and blood glucose.
· Recommended OTC products to help mitigate individual symptoms as cost effective alternatives.
· Optimized workflow processes for faster prescription filling, resulting to improved patient satisfaction.
· Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with technician hiring and performance evaluation.
· Championed patient safety by staying current on drug recalls and promptly removing affected products from pharmacy shelves for return.
· Provided medication therapy management to improve clinical outcomes