Joyce Savoie
Harvey,LA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 30 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart Corporation
12.1996 - Current
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and reducing medication errors.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05.1995
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmacy operations management
- Prescription drug interaction assessment
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
Certification
APHA Certified Immunizer
American Red Cross Certified Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart Corporation
12.1996 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Xavier University of Louisiana