Staff Pharmacist
Jacoff's Pharmacy/ Staff Medical Supply, Inc.
Brooklyn, United States
07.2016 - 09.2021
- Checked over 200 prescriptions daily for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Correctly completed pharmacy daily and weekly reports.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
- Recommended appropriate clinical programs such as immunization, MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist).
- Provided specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation and high blood pressure.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
- Delivered training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
