JOHN G. IVES
Pharmacist
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor Pharmacist
DEPENDABLE STAFFING
12.2025 - Current
- Working at Behavioral Health Pharmacies including a HIV Clinic including typing prescriptions in Spanish.
Contractor Pharmacist
GLC PRO STAFFING
Phoenix, AZ
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Indian Health Services Outpatient pharmacy in Phoenix, AZ. Counseled patients in English and Spanish, medication verification. Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services.
SAFETY DRUGS
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Worked in hospice, long term care (assisted living, skilled nursing). Verified orders and entered orders using QS1 software. Checked blister cards, IVs, IV antibiotics, and compounding. Made IV’s. Took new orders over the phone from nurses and doctors.
DELIVERCARE RX PHARMACY LLC
Tempe, AZ
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked in a hospice pharmacy in Tempe, AZ and took phone orders from nurses in Arizona, Texas, and Hawaii. Did computer order entry, filled prescriptions, and checked prescriptions that technicians entered in computer and filled. Also rotated into working on call one week per month.
DEPENDABLE STAFFING SERVICES
Sierra Vista, AZ
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked at Behavioral Healthcare in Sierra Vista, AZ filling in as pharmacist until a Pharmacist-in-charge could be hired.
OPTUM INFUSION SERVICES
10.2020 - 10.2023
- CPR+ software order entry, patient counseling, checked TPN’s, IV’s, Biologicals, specialty drugs, and mixed and checked technicians in the clean room by USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
KMART PHARMACY
Lake Havasu City, AZ
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Pharmacist floater initially, then became pharmacy manager in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Pdx software, MTM (mirixa and outcomes), served as Spanish Translator, administered vaccines.
Contract Pharmacist
DEPENDABLE STAFFING
AZ
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Contract Pharmacist - Clinical/Staff Pharmacist at a hospital on the reservation in AZ. Worked at both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy. I have Omnicell experience and do vaccine administration.
Clinical Pharmacist with Clinical Services
CVS CAREMARK
Phoenix, AZ
11.2012 - 03.2016
- Counseled members across the United States on pill id, use of meds, drug interactions, reships, and worked to resolve Member complaints. Pharmacy transfers, order entry by Dr call in rx’s.
Long Term Care Pharmacist
PHARMERICA PHARMACY
Phoenix, AZ
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Checked blister packs, IV meds. Drug info to nurses. Computer order entry verification, Clozaril monitoring, Aminoglycoside dosing and monitoring, renal dose adjustment of antibiotics.
Education
BS in Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
Tucson, AZPre-Pharmacy -
NAU- Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZPharmD - Clinical Pharmacy
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Inpatient hospital clinical experience-neonatal, peds, adult dosing and IV admixture, Aminoglycoside and Vancomycin Dosing, IV to po switch, Culture and Sensitivity reports, worked with several computer systems, Spanish Translator, Worked with getting prior authorizations for meds in retail pharmacy and suggested alternatives when beneficial and solved insurance problems
- Dispensing medications
- Patient counseling
- Patient education
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Playing Guitar
- Bluegrass jam sessions
Timeline
Contractor Pharmacist
DEPENDABLE STAFFING
12.2025 - Current
Contractor Pharmacist
GLC PRO STAFFING
07.2025 - 11.2025
SAFETY DRUGS
03.2024 - 02.2025
DELIVERCARE RX PHARMACY LLC
12.2023 - 03.2024
DEPENDABLE STAFFING SERVICES
10.2023 - 11.2023
OPTUM INFUSION SERVICES
10.2020 - 10.2023
KMART PHARMACY
01.2017 - 03.2019
Contract Pharmacist
DEPENDABLE STAFFING
05.2016 - 01.2017
Clinical Pharmacist with Clinical Services
CVS CAREMARK
11.2012 - 03.2016
Long Term Care Pharmacist
PHARMERICA PHARMACY
02.2010 - 07.2012
BS in Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
Pre-Pharmacy -
NAU- Northern Arizona University
PharmD - Clinical Pharmacy
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (UAMS)
PAST EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
- Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist: worked for 10 years inpatient pharmacist at Maricopa Medical Center and for 2 years at Chandler Regional Hospital Inpatient Pharmacist while working on non-traditional PharmD degree 5.5 years as a Clinical Pharmacist at Maryvale Hospital inpatient pharmacy where I did pharmacokinetic dosing of vancomycin and aminoglycosides, IV to po switch, renal dose monitoring, P&T committee. Served as preceptor for Midwestern Pharmacy Students Infectious Disease rotation. Served as interim pharmacist in charge.
- Retail Pharmacist: worked at Walmart for 4 years in the Phoenix area. Kmart Pharmacy manager for 2 years. Served as Outpatient Indian Health Services Pharmacist Home Healthcare Pharmacist Longterm Care, Assisted Living, and Hospice Pharmacist Mail Order Pharmacist Behavioral Healthcare Pharmacist