Jason Carrizzo
Brookfield,CT
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist with 30 years of experience in medication management and patient counseling. Expertise in drug utilization review and prescription verification, committed to enhancing patient health outcomes through integrated healthcare approaches.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Hancock Pharmacy And Surgical
Meriden, Connecticut
09.2019 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately according to prescriptions to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapies.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and interns in daily operations and task management.
- Provided medication counseling and education to improve patient health outcomes.
- Administered immunizations and vaccinations in compliance with protocols.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Executed administrative tasks, including updating patient records and processing insurance claims.
- Served as pharmacist for both retail and long-term care patients.
Pharmacist Manager
People's Pharmacy
North Haven, Connecticut
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed and approved medication orders for accuracy and patient safety.
- Managed scheduling and performance evaluations of pharmacy staff.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Provided counseling services to patients regarding medication usage and side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients.
Pharmacist Manager
Stop and Shop Pharmacy
Danbury, Connecticut
09.1993 - 05.2018
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed and approved medication orders for accuracy and safety.
- Trained new pharmacists and technicians on operational procedures and systems.
- Managed inventory to maintain proper stock levels and prevent shortages.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to enhance patient care plans.
- Resolved customer inquiries and addressed medication-related issues promptly.
- Provided counseling services to patients regarding medication usage and storage.
- Oversaw staffing and scheduling to optimize pharmacy operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-1993
Skills
- Drug utilization review
- Patient counseling
- Prescription verification
- Regulatory compliance
- Medication dispensing and immunization
- Audit support
Certification
• Connecticut Pharmacy License PCT.007978 Expiration 1/31/2026
• Immunization Certified
• CPR Certified
• Immunization Certified
• CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist
Hancock Pharmacy And Surgical
09.2019 - Current
Pharmacist Manager
People's Pharmacy
09.2018 - 04.2019
Pharmacist Manager
Stop and Shop Pharmacy
09.1993 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Connecticut