JULIE Kent
Pharmacist
Brentwood,TN
Summary
Accomplished Pharm.D. pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in the pharmacy field, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, medication management, and comprehensive education. Currently serving as the Pharmacist in Charge at Southland Pharmacy, overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and leading a team to provide outstanding care for retail, long-term care, and recovering patients. Expertise in fostering collaborative environments that prioritize patient safety and enhance health outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development and staying abreast of industry advancements to improve service delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist in Charge
Southland Pharmacy
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular staff meetings to keep employees informed about company updates, policies, regulations, and professional development opportunities.
- Provided exceptional medication therapy management services for chronic disease state management, leading to better patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing a thorough medication review process and addressing potential drug interactions.
- Served as the primary point of contact for regulatory audits and inspections, demonstrating the pharmacy''s commitment to operational excellence.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, fostering trust and collaboration in medication therapy management for patients.
- Managed a team of pharmacy technicians, providing guidance and training to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated immunization clinics on and off pharmacy site, promoting public health initiatives within the community.
- Monitored controlled substances inventory and records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and preventing diversion or misuse.
- Worked with several addition recovery centers to provide medications on site in a timely manner.
- Participated in Outcomes MTM in order to improve medication adherence and maintain STARS rating.
Pharmacist
Vanderbilt
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
Pharmacy Manager
Publix Supermarkets Pharmacy
05.2006 - 04.2023
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough drug utilization reviews and monitoring potential drug interactions.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Oversaw procurement processes to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing waste from expired products.
- Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Enhanced team communication by establishing regular meetings focusing on performance metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement strategies.
- Trained a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Established clear expectations of students for behavior and academic performance, maintaining a respectful environment conducive to learning.
- Led team to exceed regional targets for flu vaccinations, conducting community outreach and education.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy
Atlanta 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 05.2001 -
Accomplishments
2019 Preceptor of the Year, Lipscomb University
Timeline
Pharmacist in Charge
Southland Pharmacy
05.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Vanderbilt
10.2023 - 05.2024
Pharmacy Manager
Publix Supermarkets Pharmacy
05.2006 - 04.2023
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Tennessee
05.2001 -