Jennifer Gilliam
Beaufort,SC
Summary
Resourceful Pharmacist with 18 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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
04.2020 - Current
- Administered Covid and various vaccines and injections to assist customers with medical needs.
- Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
- Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
- Prioritized and consistently accomplished customer satisfaction and loyalty by fostering relationships with patients.
Staff Pharmacist
Long's Drugs
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
- Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
Pharmacy Manager
Publix Pharmacy
12.2006 - 04.2016
- Supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Ordered all supplies needed for pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2001
Skills
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Therapy Management
- Drug Inventory Management
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Overseeing technicians
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
04.2020 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Long's Drugs
04.2016 - 04.2020
Pharmacy Manager
Publix Pharmacy
12.2006 - 04.2016
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
University of Georgia