Kirsten T. Jefferson
Covington,Louisiana
Summary
Experienced pharmacist with over 16 years in community and retail pharmacy, skilled in clinical operations, medication management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates strong project management, data analysis, and collaborative skills to drive performance and optimize pharmacy workflows. Adept at educating teams and implementing initiatives that support operational excellence and patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist – PRN
AbsoluteCare Pharmacy
Louisiana
01.2025 - Current
- Provide PRN pharmacist coverage supporting dispensing accuracy, patient counseling, and operational workflow.
- Assist with medication reviews, prescription verification, and regulatory compliance.
Staff / Floater Pharmacist
CVS Caremark, Walgreens, Walmart, Fred’s Pharmacy
Louisiana
01.2011 - 01.2025
- Ensured safe and accurate dispensing of medications in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Managed daily pharmacy operations including workflow, verification, inventory control, and quality assurance.
- Collaborated with prescribers and healthcare teams to resolve therapy issues and optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided patient counseling across acute and chronic disease states including diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
- Delivered MTM services, adherence outreach, and comprehensive immunization programs.
- Maintained compliance with SOPs, controlled substance regulations, and documentation standards.
- Supported multiple pharmacy locations, maintaining safety and service standards in high-volume settings.
Pharmacist-in-Charge
CVS Caremark
Donaldsonville, LA
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed daily operations of a high-volume pharmacy processing 2,000–2,500 prescriptions weekly.
- Supervised pharmacists, technicians, interns, and support staff to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
- Improved store performance ranking to Top 3 in the district through workflow optimization and team engagement.
- Oversaw controlled substance management, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance processes.
- Led immunization initiatives, MTM programs, and chronic disease management services.
- Monitored pharmacy metrics and implemented strategies to improve adherence, service, and patient satisfaction.
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Choices of Louisiana
Hammond, LA
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Managed methadone dispensing operations in a substance use treatment setting.
- Maintained strict controlled substance inventory, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to support individualized therapy plans.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and ensured accurate preparation of take-home doses.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Caremark
New Orleans, LA
03.2009 - 12.2011
- Assisted pharmacists with prescription processing, dispensing, and quality assurance.
- Communicated with prescribers, nurses, and insurance companies to resolve therapy and coverage issues.
- Compounded suspensions, topical preparations, and reconstituted medications.
- Supported inventory management and controlled substance counts.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Pharmacy
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LADoctor of Pharmacy -
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LASkills
- Pharmacy Operations & Workflow Management
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Immunization Delivery & Education
- Regulatory Compliance & Controlled Substances
- Drug Utilization Review
- Patient Counseling & Chronic Disease Management
- Inventory Control & Purchasing
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist – Louisiana 019681
- Licensed Pharmacist – Texas 65389
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certification (APhA)
- NPTA Certification – Compounding
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist – PRN
AbsoluteCare Pharmacy
01.2025 - Current
Pharmacist-in-Charge
CVS Caremark
04.2016 - 03.2017
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Choices of Louisiana
02.2015 - 05.2015
Staff / Floater Pharmacist
CVS Caremark, Walgreens, Walmart, Fred’s Pharmacy
01.2011 - 01.2025
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Caremark
03.2009 - 12.2011
No Degree - Pre-Pharmacy
Louisiana State University
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Xavier University of Louisiana