Jennifer Gray RPh
Eugene,OR
Summary
As a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, I possess expertise in both clinical and retail pharmacy settings. I exhibit understanding of clinical pharmacy protocols, patient education, and medication therapy management. My proactive involvement in multidisciplinary teams has been pivotal in enhancing patient care outcomes. My prior contributions have led to an enhanced quality of patient care. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving contributing to positive health outcomes for patients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
PeaceHealth Medical Group
Eugene, OR
11.2013 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient-specific medication management and care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Performed medication reconciliation for patients across the continuum of care settings.
- Monitored patient laboratory results to ensure appropriate dosing adjustments were made in a timely manner.
- Educated staff, students, and other healthcare professionals regarding current medications, indications, contraindications, side effects, adverse reactions, and interactions.
- Resolved inquiries from patients and caregivers regarding their medications using excellent customer service skills.
- Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
- Provided patients with information on how to properly take and store medication.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Maintained detailed documentation of pharmacist interventions in order to monitor safety and effectiveness of therapies provided by the department.
- Facilitated communication between prescribers and other members of the healthcare team concerning medication issues or concerns.
- Interpreted complex laboratory values when assessing appropriateness of medications ordered by physicians.
- Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Staff Pharmacist
Costco
Eugene, OR
08.2000 - 11.2013
- 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.
- Monitored medication stock levels to ensure timely replenishment of supplies.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Reviewed physician orders for appropriateness prior to dispensing medications.
- Provided immunization services including flu shots, shingles vaccines, as allowed by state law.
- Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
- Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Assisted in training pharmacy technicians on prescription processing, inventory management and customer service skills.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently and professionally while promoting a positive image for the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR03-1997
Skills
- ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and other team members to provide comprehensive, compassionate, up to date health care
- 11 years experience working under a Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement following clinical protocols and guidelines
- experience in medication assessments to ensure optimal, safe use of both prescription and over the counter products that optimize patient outcomes and promote an increased quality of life
- maintain a professional, collaborative relationship with providers and other essential healthcare workers as well as with patients and/or caregivers capable and experienced in listening to patient concerns and responding with empathy and kindness
- ability to review drug therapy for safety and appropriateness and make recommendations to clinicians to promote patient well being Including drug-drug or drug-disease interactions and interpreting lab values
- proficient with documenting and maintaining records in EPIC concisely and professionally
- competent to educate clinicians, staff and patients in drug therapy, drug management and effectiveness, safety and compliance
- capable of thinking and working independently High quality time management and organizational skills
- 27 years of thinking creatively and resourcefully to solve problems involving both patients and providers
- adaptability to change and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge as the profession changes
Certification
- Oregon pharmacist license #9210
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
PeaceHealth Medical Group
11.2013 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Costco
08.2000 - 11.2013
- Oregon pharmacist license #9210
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Oregon State University
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