Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Languages
Timeline
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Jonatas Chaves

Wesley Chapel,FL

Summary

Attentive, dedicated and reliable pharmacist skilled at assisting and educating patients in proper use of medications used to treat acute and chronic medical problems. Pharmacist with solid background in medication management and patient care. Proficient in coordinating with various medical and pharmacy personnel to properly dispense medications.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current
  • Dispensed prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Contacted healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Worked with pharmacy team members to continue providing quality care to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
  • Called insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
  • Administered vaccinations including flu, pneumonia, and COVID-19 vaccines.

Pharmacist

PQ Pharmacy
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead a 503B outsourcing facility in compounding sterile medications including GLP-1 agonists and eye drops and injections.
  • Adhere to strict guidelines set by the FDA, including good manufacturing practices (GMPs) to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of compounded medications.
  • Follow quality control procedures to verify the safety, potency, and purity of compounded medications.
  • Maintain records of compounding processes
  • Oversee operators and other staff involved in compounding, ensuring they follow proper procedures and protocols.

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
12.2021 - 06.2024
  • Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
  • Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
  • Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Administered vaccines to immunize patients against diseases.
  • Supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
  • Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
  • Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy manage

Pharmacist

Walgreens
11.2016 - 12.2021
  • Correctly dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, as well as how to maximize efficacy with proper dose timing and medication storage
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication options to help patients deal with individual symptoms
  • Handled third-party insurance processing tasks to assist patients
  • Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations
  • Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions

Pharmacy Extern

Walgreens
02.2013 - 11.2016
  • Received new prescriptions by phone
  • Entered new written and electronic prescriptions
  • Transfered prescriptions from other pharmacies
  • Communicated with healthcare providers concerning refill requests, drug not covered, and drug-drug interactions
  • Calculated dosages and verify dosage discrepancies
  • Solved third-party rejections such as drug not covered and prior authorization requirements
  • Provided patient counseling upon dispensing medications
  • Helped patients choose the right over-the-counter medications
  • Understood and complied with state and federal laws including HIPAA regulations

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Piscataway, NJ
2016

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Rutgers University, Newark College of Arts And Sciences
Newark, NJ
2012

Skills

    Registered Pharmacist New Jersey License # 28RI03827700, Florida License # PS60456

    Consultant Pharmacist # PU9451

    Immunization Approval New Jersey Registration # 28RJ06959

    American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Accomplishments

    Pathmark Pharmacy - Community Practice (July-August 2013)

    Preceptor: Shefali Patel, RPh

    University Hospital - Hospital Practice (August 2014)

    Preceptor: Michael Chu, Pharm.D.

    Partners Pharmacy - Long Term Care (May-June 2015)

    Preceptor: Ashita Patel, RPh, MBA

    Celgene Corporation - Industry (August-September 2015)

    Preceptor: Adam del Corral, Pharm.D.

    Target Pharmacy - Community Practice (September-October 2015)

    Preceptor: Jennifer Mafla, Pharm.D.

    Hackensack University Medical Center - Pediatrics (October-November 2015)

    Preceptor: Pooja Shah, Pharm.D.

    Walgreens Pharmacy - Ambulatory Care (November-December 2015)

    Preceptor: Michael Pedro, Pharm.D.

    Hackensack University Medical Center - Stem cell transplant (January-February 2016)

    Preceptor: Maribel Pereiras, Pharm.D.

    University Hospital - Hospital Practice (February-March 2016)

    Preceptor: Michael Chu, Pharm.D.

    Hoboken University Medical Center - Internal Medicine (March-April 2016)

    Preceptor: Lindsay Brust, Pharm.D.

    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Managed Care (May-June 2016)

    Preceptor:: Saira Jan, Pharm.D.

References

Available upon request

Languages

Fluent in English and Portuguese

Timeline

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current

Pharmacist

PQ Pharmacy
06.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
12.2021 - 06.2024

Pharmacist

Walgreens
11.2016 - 12.2021

Pharmacy Extern

Walgreens
02.2013 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Rutgers University, Newark College of Arts And Sciences

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Jonatas Chaves