Jenny Higa
Waipahu,HI
Summary
Detail-oriented pharmacy professional with more than a decade of experience in dispensing accuracy, patient counseling, and immunization administration. Known for effective communication, sound clinical judgment, and strong customer service. Focused on improving patient outcomes and supporting safe medication use.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Times Supermarkets
Waipahu, HI
01.2012 - Current
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Guided patients on proper medication use, side effects, and adherence practices to improve care outcomes.
- Administered immunizations in line with safety and health protocols.
- Directed medication inventory control to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
Pharmacy Technician
Times Supermarket
Pearl City, Hawaii
07.2004 - 07.2007
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
Education
PharmD - Pharmacy
University of Hawaii
Hilo, HI05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA05-2004
Skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug interaction review
- Medication management
- Immunization administration
- Pharmacy inventory control
- Medication counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Effective communication
- Customer service
Certification
- PH-3275 - Licensed Pharmacist State of Hawaii
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified - American Red Cross
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Times Supermarkets
01.2012 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Times Supermarket
07.2004 - 07.2007
PharmD - Pharmacy
University of Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Occidental College