Joseph Harmina
Lutz,FL
Summary
Dedicated and motivated pharmacy professional with proven leadership and organizational skills, seeking to apply my abilities to a challenging and rewarding position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Dunedin, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Evaluated new products or services offered by vendors as potential cost savings measures.
- Ensured that all prescription information was accurately entered into computer system for billing purposes.
- Conducted quarterly reviews of employees' performance against established goals.
- Monitored regulatory changes affecting the practice of pharmacy and updated staff accordingly.
- Compiled monthly reports on sales figures, inventory levels, customer satisfaction scores and other metrics as required by management.
Clinical Pharmacist
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines along with patient specific factors such as age, weight, concurrent diagnosis.
- Monitored drug therapies by reviewing laboratory values and adjusting medications as needed.
- Investigated drug information requests from health care providers including indications, dosing regimens, contraindications, interactions, adverse reactions.
- Evaluated new prescription orders for accuracy and completeness before dispensing medications.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
Clinical Pharmacist
Medical City Dallas
Dallas, Texas
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines along with patient specific factors such as age, weight, concurrent diagnosis.
- Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to meet the needs of patients.
- Conducted regular reviews of medication profiles to identify possible adverse reactions or duplications in therapy.
- Participated in formulary management activities such as evaluating new drugs for formulary inclusion or exclusion decisions based on cost-effectiveness criteria.
- Monitored drug therapies by reviewing laboratory values and adjusting medications as needed.
- Provided counseling to patients regarding their medications including appropriate administration techniques as well as potential side effects or allergic reactions that may occur.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Tampa, FL
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Reached out to doctors and healthcare providers to inquire about orders.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Assisted customers with questions regarding side-effects for various types of medications.
Clinical Pharmacist
Aetna Inc
Tampa, FL
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
- Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
- Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
- Calculate and dose patient specific medication including cardiovascular therapy along with acute and chronic disease state management.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Provided patients with information on how to properly take and store medication.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Maintain and update patient profiles with allergies and monitor therapy adjustments.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy
Alexandria, EGYPT06.2014
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacology
Skaggs School of Pharmacy University of Colorado
Denver, CO05-2024
Skills
- Organization skills
- Leadership skills
- Develop innovative ideas
- The interpretation of clinical data
- Database management
- Customer assistance
LICENSE
Registered pharmacist in the state of Florida.
Registered pharmacist in the state of Texas.
Certification
- Certified to administer vaccines by the Florida board of pharmacy
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
12.2023 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Moffitt Cancer Center
05.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Pharmacist
Medical City Dallas
09.2022 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
08.2019 - 09.2022
Clinical Pharmacist
Aetna Inc
06.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor Degree - Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacology
Skaggs School of Pharmacy University of Colorado