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Jae Jin Heo

16828 Powells Cove Blvd #12, Whitestone

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 26 years of experience in retail pharmacy, ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy
10.2004 - Current
  • Enhanced pharmacy efficiency with accurate prescription processing, medication dispensing, and drug utilization review.
  • Maintained effective level of medicines and supplies to meet expected demand, with proper legal record keeping.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions, gave special administration instructions, proper medication usage, dosage instructions, potential side effects, and storage requirements.
  • Provided advice on health issues, symptoms, and medications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care and coordinated drug therapy management including preventing harmful usage of the drug, drug reactions, therapeutic duplications and allergic reactions
  • Performed Flu, Covid and other various immunizations that New York State Approved.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate over-the-counter products based on their symptoms and medical history.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a safe and legal pharmacy environment.
  • Entered orders into database, verified insurance and prepared medications.
  • Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
  • Resolved insurance issues promptly by communicating with providers to secure timely coverage approvals or alternative options for patients.
  • Worked closely with field leaders to aide in various business needs from legal and regulatory check lists to opening and closing pharmacies.

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid
03.1998 - 10.2004
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.

Education

Doctorate - Pharmacy

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
05-2004

Skills

  • Proficient in Problem Resolution
  • Effective Task and Time Management
  • Interpersonal communication

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy
10.2004 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid
03.1998 - 10.2004

Doctorate - Pharmacy

St. John's University

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