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Karen FRIDAY

Fairhope,AL

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly qualified Staff Pharmacist with 30 years of combined hospital and retail pharmacy management experience. Adept at interacting with doctors and patients regarding medications, managing pharmacy operations, training personnel, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Excels at collaborating with team members and providing efficient, cost-effective, and personalized care to patients. Currently seeking a staff pharmacist position in a retail setting which will effectively utilize all skills, abilities, and areas of expertise.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreen’s Pharmacy
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed billing and insurance discrepancies successfully.
  • Verified prescriptions for correct dosage, potential drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications before dispensing medications.
  • Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
  • Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
  • Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
  • Supervised compounding activities, ensuring accuracy in preparation of custom medications according to physician specifications.
  • Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
  • Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.

Staff Pharmacist

Sam’s Club Pharmacy
03.2022 - 05.2023

Pharmacy Manager

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
03.2021 - 05.2022

Staff Pharmacist

Wal-Mart Super Center
12.2018 - 03.2021
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
  • Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.

Education

B.S. - Pharmacy

Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy
Birmingham, AL
05.1995

Certification

  • Certification
  • Immunization
  • BLS

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreen’s Pharmacy
06.2023 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Sam’s Club Pharmacy
03.2022 - 05.2023

Pharmacy Manager

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
03.2021 - 05.2022

Staff Pharmacist

Wal-Mart Super Center
12.2018 - 03.2021

B.S. - Pharmacy

Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy

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