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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Awards and Scholarships
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Joshua Van Pelt

Manchester,NJ

Summary

Motivated Pharmacist offering over 15 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Experienced in patient counseling and medication therapy management. Skilled in drug utilization evaluation and adept at educating patients on medication safety, fostering a culture of health and wellness. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

ACME Pharmacy
10.2014 - Current
  • Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.

Pharmacist Manager, Staff, Hourly

Rite Aid/Eckerd Pharmacy
09.2002 - 09.2014
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Closely monitored department performance metrics.
  • Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

MBA - Healthcare Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Customer counseling

  • Medication dispensing and immunizing

  • Drug utilization evaluation

  • Medication therapy management

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Clinical decision making

  • Interpreting and processing medication orders

  • Pharmacy inventory and recordkeeping

  • Quality assurance controls

  • Microsoft Office Suite trained

  • New Jersey licensed pharmacist

Certification

  • New Jersey Licensed Pharmacist- 28RI02850700
  • New Jersey Licensed Immunizer - 28RJ02086
  • HIV Prevention Provider Specialist
  • New Jersey Pharmacist Prescriber- Oral Contraceptives
  • Healthcare Provider CPR Certified

Awards and Scholarships

  • Commendation from the State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs (2011)
  • Rite Aid Favorite Pharmacist (multiple years)
  • Rite Aid Top Immunizing Pharmacist (multiple years)
  • URI Centennial Scholarship (all years)
  • URI college of Pharmacy Scholarship (multiple years)

Timeline

Pharmacist

ACME Pharmacy
10.2014 - Current

Pharmacist Manager, Staff, Hourly

Rite Aid/Eckerd Pharmacy
09.2002 - 09.2014

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Rhode Island

MBA - Healthcare Management

University of Phoenix

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