Javier Lara
Edinburg
Summary
Patient-focused Pharmacist with 13+ years of progressive pharmacy experience delivering medication therapy management, immunization services, medication adherence interventions, patient education, and clinical support. Experienced in collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize therapy outcomes, improve medication safety, and enhance quality of care. Licensed Texas Pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Arts in Administration – Healthcare Administration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
H-E-B Pharmacy
McAllen/Alamo, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operational functions, including payroll scheduling and resolution of HR concerns. Collaborated with top store management to enhance productivity measures and ensure quality standards. Directed staff supervision and training initiatives while addressing troubleshooting needs.
- Achieved precise inventory management through effective oversight of order and invoice processing. Improved compliance with operational processes by maintaining accurate counts for warehouse, DSD, and central fill. Enhanced product quality assurance and assembly accuracy, contributing to streamlined OTC shelf-stocking and return-to-stock operations.
- Conducted semi-annual audits of controlled substances and physical pharmacy supplies. Assisted in managing inventory based on seasonal and budgetary needs.
- Implemented compliance protocols for state and federal regulations, including TSBP, DPS, FDA, CLIA, and DEA, to uphold industry standards.
- Achieved compliance with pharmacy standards by enhancing organization and cleanliness across all pharmacy spaces. Optimized the presentation of approved marketing materials, contributing to a professional pharmacy environment.
Assistant Pharmacy Manager
H-E-B Pharmacy
Brownsville/Edinburg, TX
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Trained pharmacy staff to competently perform job duties; facilitated new Partner training and competency assessments; guided career planning for direct reports
- Maintained workflow and quality control methods; coached on all pharmacy functions; fostered continuous improvement initiatives
- Contributed to pharmacy directives and professional services, such as MTM and screenings, by serving as a certified immunizer and preceptor.
Pharmacist Floater I
H-E-B Pharmacy
Border Region
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided pharmacist coverage at various store locations within the assigned region.
- Collaborated with Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) to enhance patient care and customer service, modeling service standards effectively
- Executed 7-point check to approve processed prescriptions, verifying Technician and PCR work while addressing prescription inquiries
Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart Pharmacy #5808
Elsa, Texas
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Supported pharmacy manager by managing technician workflow, creating weekly staff schedules, ordering medications and supplies, and processing pharmacy returns via Inmar and McKesson.
- Conducted medication-therapy management, incorporated statin-related therapy, and executed first-fill follow-up calls using Rx Companion and weekly adherence reports.
- Supervised pharmacy operations ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
San Antonio, Texas
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Verified inputted orders and visually checked all medications dispensed by pharmacy staff.
- Provided information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals to enhance patient understanding and adherence
- Managed medication dispensing and verification processes to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
Pharmacist Intern
CVS Health
San Antonio, Texas
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Interacted with healthcare professionals, taking prescription orders and addressing queries on drug therapies to ensure accurate medication dispensation.
- Executed verbal prescription transfers between retail and independent pharmacies to maintain seamless patient care.
- Assisted pharmacists in medication therapy management and patient consultations.
Pharmacy Technician/Inventory Specialist
CVS Health
San Antonio, Texas/Edinburg, Texas
05.2013 - 02.2017
- Coordinated pharmacy medication and supply ordering from warehouse and third-party vendors to ensure adequate stock levels
- Returned hazardous waste and outdated medications to pharmacy
- Assisted pharmacists in patient consultations, providing medication information and answering inquiries.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of the Incarnate Word – Feik School of Pharmacy
San Antonio, Texas05-2020
Master of Arts in Administration - Healthcare Administration
University of the Incarnate Word – Feik School of Pharmacy
San Antonio, Texas05-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Pharmacy
South Texas College
McAllen, Texas12-2015
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs)
- Disease management
- Adherence programs
- Immunization Services
- Patient counseling
- Health initiatives
- Utilization review
- Clinical documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Provider collaboration
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist, Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- Medication Therapy Management Certification (APhA)
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification (APhA)
- ACPE Accredited Sterile Products Certification
- CPR & AED Certification
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
H-E-B Pharmacy
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Pharmacy Manager
H-E-B Pharmacy
06.2023 - 12.2023
Pharmacist Floater I
H-E-B Pharmacy
08.2022 - 06.2023
Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart Pharmacy #5808
08.2020 - 07.2022
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
07.2020 - 08.2020
Pharmacist Intern
CVS Health
02.2017 - 07.2020
Pharmacy Technician/Inventory Specialist
CVS Health
05.2013 - 02.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Pharmacy
South Texas College
Master of Arts in Administration - Healthcare Administration
University of the Incarnate Word – Feik School of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of the Incarnate Word – Feik School of Pharmacy