Janine Brandt

• Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
• Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
• Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Managed the daily operations of a retail or hospital pharmacy.
• Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
• Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients to provide personalized care.
• Organized inventory control systems to maintain adequate stock levels for all products carried by the pharmacy.
• Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
• Prepared medications based on physician orders.
• Supervised staff and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
• Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.
• Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
• Administered immunizations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
• Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
• Participated in continuing education to stay current with new medications, technology, and pharmacy practices.
• Administered flu immunizations to patients to prevent illness and promote well-being.
• Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
• Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
• Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
• Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
• Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
• Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervised pharmacy technicians and support staff in daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
• Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
• Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.

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•Worked in many different locations in CT, including filling in for the overnight RPh on vacation

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• Also worked in Groton, CT

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• Pharmacy Manager in New London, Waterford, Norwich, CT locations
• Overnight pharmacist in Groton, CT - when this was one of the first cvs stores in CT to go 24 hours
• Opened the original Milford CVS on the green and was the pharmacy manager