Jessica Polus
Clinton Township,United States
Summary
Pharmacist with substantial experience in both retail, specialty and long term care pharmacy settings, demonstrating proficiency in medication therapy management and clinical assessments. Adept at optimizing medication regimens and enhancing patient safety through thorough drug interaction analyses and adherence to URAC guidelines. Proven ability to lead pharmacy technicians and streamline operational processes, significantly improving patient outcomes and reducing errors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
PharMerica
Warren
01.2026 - Current
- Verified, dispensed, and clinically reviewed medication orders for residents in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and regulatory compliance.
- Provided comprehensive medication therapy management (MTM), including drug utilization reviews, renal dosing adjustments, therapeutic substitutions, and identification of potential drug–drug or drug–disease interactions.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, and facility staff to resolve medication discrepancies, clarify orders, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and LTC regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, OBRA ’87, and pharmacy board standards.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and support staff, ensuring proper workflow, medication packaging, and timely delivery to facilities.
- Overseen controlled substance management, including inventory reconciliation, audits, and proper documentation.
- Responded to clinical and operational inquiries from nursing facilities and provide after-hours on-call pharmacist support as needed.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, incident reporting, and continuous process improvement efforts.
- Educated facility staff on medication administration practices, new therapies, and safety protocols.
- Utilized LTC pharmacy systems (such as FrameworkLTC or equivalent) to document interventions and maintain accurate patient profiles.
Pharmacist
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
Port Huron, MI
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Manage patient care for high-cost medications to ensure adherence and clinical outcomes.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians for safe and accurate medication dispensing.
- Conduct thorough clinical assessments and follow-ups, addressing patient concerns and monitoring for adverse reactions to enhance treatment efficacy.
- Educate patients on medication use and side effects, ensuring informed decisions.
- Manage complex medication regimens, ensuring optimal adherence and clinical outcomes through URAC guidelines.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to prevent adverse reactions.
- Lead pharmacy technicians, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
- Streamline prescription verification processes, ensuring accuracy in content, usage, and labeling. Significantly reduce errors and improve patient safety.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Clarkston, MI
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed pharmacy operations and staff, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing medication errors and waste.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving a measurable increase in revenue.
- Developed and led staff training programs, improving team performance and compliance.
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, optimizing workflows and driving efficiency gains across departments.
- Conducted in-depth market analysis, identifying key trends to drive strategic decisions and boost pharmacy performance metrics.
- Revamped inventory management system, significantly reducing waste and improving medication accessibility for patients.
- Conceptualized and implemented forward-thinking patient engagement strategies, elevating the pharmacy's role in community health.
Pharmacist
Kroger
Grand Blanc, MI
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Identified and mitigated drug interactions, ensuring patient safety and reducing risks.
- Optimized medication management protocols, enhancing patient safety and reducing potential adverse drug interactions in a high-volume retail pharmacy setting.
- Streamlined prescription fulfillment process, significantly reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction scores.
- Led cross-functional team to implement new pharmacy management software, boosting operational efficiency and accuracy in prescription processing.
- Developed and launched personalized medication counseling program, improving patient adherence and health outcomes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating seamless communication and enhancing overall patient care quality.
- Conducted comprehensive drug interaction analyses, enhancing patient safety protocols and minimizing adverse reactions in a high-volume retail setting.
Education
Pharmacist -
Cedarville University School of Pharmacy
Cedarville05.2022
Chemistry
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2016
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management
- Patient Consultation
- Treatment Planning
- Pharmacy Operations
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Education
- Clinical Assessments
- Operational Efficiency
- Healthcare Collaboration
- Prescription Verification
- Patient Safety Protocols
- Drug Interaction Analysis
- Medication Counseling
Certification
- Pharmacist 5302415067
- Controlled Substance 5315238983
- APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization
- American Heart Association CPR
Research and Publications
- Luteolin enhances erlotinib’s cell proliferation inhibitory and apoptotic effects in glioblastoma cell lines
- Powe, E., Parschaurer, D., Istifan, J., Lin, S., Duan, H., Gryka, R., Jean-Louis, D., Tiwari, A. K., & Amos, S. (2022). Luteolin enhances erlotinib’s cell proliferation inhibitory and apoptotic effects in glioblastoma cell lines. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2022.952169
Timeline
Pharmacist
PharMerica
01.2026 - Current
Pharmacist
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
01.2024 - 12.2025
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
06.2023 - 12.2023
Pharmacist
Kroger
03.2023 - 06.2023
Pharmacist -
Cedarville University School of Pharmacy
Chemistry
Wayne State University