Joseph Samek
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional excelling in communication and compliance within the pharmacy field. Known for effectively resolving insurance billing issues and conducting thorough patient education, fostering trust and loyalty among patients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Safeway Stores
Millwood, WA
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw medication dispensing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted patient consultations to provide medication therapy management and health advice.
- Managed inventory levels, preventing stock shortages and optimizing order processes.
- Provided training and support to interns and pharmacy technicians, focusing on best practices and strategies for improving workflow efficiency.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, yellow fever, and other diseases.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Embraced the central fill program that delivers filled prescriptions to each store.
Staff Pharmacist
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Spokane Valley, WA
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Worked overnight at a 24 pharmacy in 2019-2020. Floated from 12/2020 to 09/2021 in Moses Lake, WA as well as Spokane. Worked overnight at a different location 2021-2023.
- Verified electronic prescriptions for accuracy and performed every step of filling prescriptions for waiting patients at all hours of the night.
- Managed the drive-thru window as well as walk in patients.
- Replenished the Scriptpro machine to provide uninterrupted use during the busy day shift.
- Gave Flu and Covid shots as well as other vaccines to protect patient health.
- Counseled patients on both prescription and OTC medications.
- Supervised Covid testing at the drive-thru window.
Staff Pharmacist
Shopko Pharmacy
Spokane Valley, WA
10.2000 - 02.2019
- Engaged in all facets of prescription filling and billing to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Consulted with patients on prescription and over the counter medications to provide optimum health.
- Supervised interns and technicians and monitored workflow.
- Improved patient understanding of their medications and health by reviewing their medications in Outcomes and Mirixa Medication Therapy Management.
- Part of a team that led our region in vaccinations and improved every year.
- Embraced our Medication Synchronization Program so that patients could get their meds at the same time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Washington State University
Pullman, WASkills
- Drug utilization review
- Immunization administration
- Medication therapy management
- Customer service and communication skills
- OTC recommendations
- Reviewing prescriptions
- Prescription filling
- Completing annual inventories
- Supply ordering
- Patient education
Affiliations
Spokane Pharmacy Association
Washington State Pharmacy Association
Certification
Yellow Fever vaccine administrator
BLS by American Red Cross
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Safeway Stores
04.2023 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
02.2019 - 03.2023
Staff Pharmacist
Shopko Pharmacy
10.2000 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Washington State University