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Jessica O'Kell

Grand Island

Summary

Highly skilled and experienced Pharmacist with a strong background in dispensing medications , providing patient consultations and ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines. Proven track record of accurately and efficiently managing prescription orders and delivering exceptional customer service. Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals and educate patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects. Dedicated to maintaining superior knowledge of pharmaceutical products, industry advancements, and best practices to deliver optimal patient care. Seeking a challenging position where mu expertise can contribute to the success of a reputable healthcare organization

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Pharmacist

Walgreens Boots Alliance
06.2003 - Current
  • Responsible for interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling to provide final verification of prescription.
  • Educated pharmacy assistants on medication assistance, ordering and insurance issues.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Placed timely and accurate supply orders to maintain optimal levels of medications, containers, labels and other materials.
  • Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
  • Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, Covid -19 and other diseases.
  • Maintained up-to-date understanding of insurance payment practices.
  • Prioritized and consistently accomplished customer satisfaction and loyalty by fostering relationships with patients.
  • Provides Medication therapy Management (MTM) and TIPs and Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) to ensure the best therapeutic outcome for patients.
  • Complied with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.

Licensed Pharmacy Intern/Pharmacy Technician/Cashi

Eckerd Drug Corp
09.1994 - 05.2003
  • Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products and maintaining controls.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Received, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over 400 prescriptions daily with expert accuracy.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
  • Established and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications and insurance details.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05.2003

Skills

  • New York state-licensed pharmacist
  • Certified Immunizer
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Insurance billing
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Inventory management
  • Customer engagement
  • Pharmaceutical compounding expertise

Certification

  • Red Cross Adult and Child CPR and Basic First Aid
  • Current APhA Pharmacy Based Immunization Certificate

Timeline

Registered Pharmacist

Walgreens Boots Alliance
06.2003 - Current

Licensed Pharmacy Intern/Pharmacy Technician/Cashi

Eckerd Drug Corp
09.1994 - 05.2003

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Long Island University

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