John DeSimone
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA
Summary
Accomplished Pharmacy Manager with a proven track record at Griffith Drugs, adept in medication dispensing and enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and team leadership. Skilled in pharmacy automation systems and immunization administration, I've significantly improved patient care and pharmacy efficiency. Expert in drug utilization review, my approach ensures safety and efficacy in patient treatment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Coover Drugs
04.2000 - 03.2022
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- 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.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
Pharmacy Manager /owner
Griffith Drugs
09.2010 - 02.2020
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Pharmacy Manager PIC
Vons Pharmacy
01.1995 - 04.2010
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Pharmacy Manager
Savon Drug Store
01.1985 - 03.1995
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Seattle Washington06.1983
Skills
- Drug utilization review
- Medication Dispensing
- Pharmacy Automation Systems
- Immunization Administration
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager /owner
Griffith Drugs
09.2010 - 02.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Coover Drugs
04.2000 - 03.2022
Pharmacy Manager PIC
Vons Pharmacy
01.1995 - 04.2010
Pharmacy Manager
Savon Drug Store
01.1985 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Washington School of Pharmacy