JOANNA BELMES
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 4.5 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist - Independent Contractor
Myers Medical Pharmacy
Ukiah, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
STAFF PHARMACIST
Safeway
08.2019 - Current
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications in compliance with all laws, regulations, company policies and procedures.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflow processes for greater productivity across the team.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and reducing medication errors.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Developed strong relationships with patients creating a loyal client base resulting in repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Baguio City, PhilippinesSkills
- Drug utilization review
- Pharmacy Automation Systems (EPS)
- Medication Dispensing
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Counseling
- Prescription Verification
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist - Independent Contractor
Myers Medical Pharmacy
05.2023 - Current
STAFF PHARMACIST
Safeway
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
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