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Joseph Dourra

Canton,MI

Summary

Customer-focused pharmacist offering 19 years of experience in retail and log term care pharmacy operations. Well-versed in prescription preparation and Committed to maintaining high-quality standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Senior Care Pharmacy
WESTLAND, United States
01.2020 - Current
  • Supervised team of 4 pharmacy technicians.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

Pharmacy Manager

Pharmapro Pharmacy
Woodhaven, MI
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Supervised team of 3 pharmacy technicians.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

Education

IV Preparations - IV Preperation

Texas Hospital
Dallas

Compounding Pharmaceutical Preparations - Compounding

Medisca
Pasadena

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.1999

Skills

  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Patient Profiles
  • Financial Operations Oversight
  • Employee Recruitment and Hiring
  • Pharmacy Law
  • Operational Records Maintenance
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Prescription Interpretation
  • Policy and Program Development
  • Inventory and Restocking
  • Pharmacy Management Software
  • High Blood Pressure Management
  • Problem Identification
  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Pharmacy Automation
  • Medicare Compliance
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Organizational Goal Development
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Prescription Compounding
  • Medical Programs Implementation
  • Influenza Prevention and Treatment

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Senior Care Pharmacy
01.2020 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

Pharmapro Pharmacy
03.2017 - 01.2020

IV Preparations - IV Preperation

Texas Hospital

Compounding Pharmaceutical Preparations - Compounding

Medisca

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Wayne State University
Joseph Dourra