Highly organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
Chanute, KS
07.2022 - Current
Supervise team of 6 pharmacy technicians.
Educate patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
Collaborate with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Recommend OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations.
Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
Iola, KS
04.2007 - 07.2022
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
Worked at several different Walmart Pharmacy locations during final two years as staff pharmacist.
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart
Coffeyville, KS
06.2021 - 09.2021
Interim pharmacy manager. Supervising daily operations pending search and hire of permanent manager.
Hospital Pharmacy Manager
Hospital Pharmacy Management
Iola, KS
01.1999 - 04.2007
Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.
Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
Maintained patient and medication records in compliance with government regulations and department policies and procedures.
Stayed up-to-date on pharmacy regulations, treatments and developments in industry research and presented this information while leading the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Provided educational information sessions and programs for families, healthcare providers and community organizations.
Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
Safely and precisely prepared chemotherapy and other medications intended to be administered intravenously.
Staff Pharmacist/Consultant Pharmacist
Iola Pharmacy
Iola, KS
05.1998 - 04.2007
Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists.
Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
Prepared medication and IV orders for convalescent facilities and hospitals.
Exhibited proficiency in IV and chemo compounding.
Implemented standard procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to enforce quality, security and proper disposal.
Ran and presented public seminars to educate local residents about diabetes and heart disease.
Provided comprehensive pharmacy consulting to several area nursing care facilities.