Janon Pierson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Resourceful Pharmacist with 20+ years' experience in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals. Lead and direct Retail Pharmacy operations to protect patients and meet operational targets. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories and working with patients to provide top-notch support. Well-organized, efficient and diligent about preventing errors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Hims & Hers Health Inc
Gilbert, AZ
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient profiles, medications and inventories.
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on proper use, side effects and potential drug interactions.
- Assisted in training pharmacy technicians on prescription processing, inventory management and customer service skills.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently and professionally while promoting a positive image for the organization.
- Reviewed physician orders for appropriateness prior to dispensing medications.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Contributed to pharmacy and healthcare team meetings with medication expertise and recommendations.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
- Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
- Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Informed patients and patrons about flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Improved organization and supply management policies for medicines and materials.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Ordered supplies needed for pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Ordered inventory on weekly basis to meet anticipated demand and reduce backorders.
- Worked closely with store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by coordinating audits to comply with protocols.
- Supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Checked accuracy and productivity in performance of operational activities to maintain active pace of pharmacy.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
- Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
- Educated pharmacy assistants on medication assistance, ordering and insurance issues.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
Hospice Compounding Pharmacist
Delivery CareRx Pharmacy
Tempe, AZ
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Compounded and dispensed medications for patients in accordance with physician orders.
- Developed and maintained compounding records, including formulas, ingredients, and finished products.
- Maintained accurate inventory of chemicals, supplies, and equipment used in compounding process.
- Collaborated with physicians to formulate individualized medication solutions for patients.
- Performed quality control tests on compounded medications prior to release.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations regarding compounding practices.
- Provided education to pharmacy staff on proper techniques for preparing compounded medications.
- Conducted daily checks of cleanliness and sterility of the compounding area.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety when using compounded medications.
- Evaluated prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing or compounding medication.
- Monitored expiration dates on all compounded products.
- Assisted in training new pharmacists in sterile and non-sterile compounding techniques.
- Recorded patient information accurately into the electronic health record system.
- Identified any potential drug interactions between prescribed medications before dispensing them.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to OSHA standards at all times.
- Demonstrated knowledge of USP 795 and 797 requirements pertaining to sterile compound preparation processes.
- Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Clinical Pharmacist
Humana
Glendale, AZ
12.2008 - 01.2020
- Supervised staff of 10 and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of the pharmacy director.
- Participated in budget and financial management duties.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy support technicians.
- Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
- Maintained compliance with healthcare, industry and facility rules and regulations.
- Communicated with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues.
- Reached out to doctors and healthcare providers to inquire about orders.
- Reviewed physician orders to assess accuracy and safety.
- Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
- Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Reviewed data on medication use and recommended changes to established policies.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Mentored residents and interns in pharmacy on operations, clinical support, medications and other vital job aspects.
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
Buckeye, AZ
04.2008 - 12.2014
- Supervised staff of 7 and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
- Participated in budget and financial management duties.
- Instructed individuals on proper use of blood pressure monitors and other medical devices.
- Dispensed and controlled both prescription and non-prescription medications.
- Provided patients with pamphlets and verbal instructions about how to properly take, handle and store medications.
- Counseled and advised patients on treatment options.
- Ordered supplies according to expected pharmacy needs.
- Managed medication inventory.
- Checked patient orders against histories, assessed insurance coverage and counted out medicines.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Prepared medications based on physician orders.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Attended healthcare conferences and seminars.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
- Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Enforced adherence to infection control protocols.
- Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Midwestern University, Glendale Az
Glendale, AZSkills
- Staff supervision
- Schedule management
- Performance metrics
- Employee training
- Personnel management
- Drug interaction understanding
- Patient relations
- Interpreting orders
- Verifying inventory
- Recall monitoring
- Dosing recommendations
- Documentation abilities
Certification
MTM Certification
Diabetic Training Certified
CPR Certified 2024
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Hims & Hers Health Inc
02.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Hospice Compounding Pharmacist
Delivery CareRx Pharmacy
10.2020 - 12.2021
Clinical Pharmacist
Humana
12.2008 - 01.2020
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
04.2008 - 12.2014
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Midwestern University, Glendale Az
MTM Certification
Diabetic Training Certified
CPR Certified 2024
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