Karen Yuen
Camden Wyoming,DE
Summary
Experienced Pharmacist with over 22 years in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories, and working with patients and healthcare providers to coordinate and deliver optimal patient care while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, patients, administrators and healthcare professionals. Well-organized, efficient and diligent about preventing errors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Pharmacist
Bayhealth Hospital
Milford, DE
02.2022 - Current
- Review prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Perform quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Participate in continuing education to stay current with new medications, technology, and pharmacy practices.
- Assess patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Ensure strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
- Analyze physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Supervise staff and motivate top performance against pharmacy objectives.
- Assist in the selection, dosing, and administration of medications based on patient-specific factors.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Magnolia, DE
05.2011 - 02.2022
- Supervised team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
- Worked closely with store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
- Implemented performance improvement plans.
- Educated pharmacy assistants on medication assistance, ordering and insurance issues.
- Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Utilized various pharmacy resources to provide pertinent drug information including dosage, indications, interactions, compatibility, and administration.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Smyrna, DE
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Supervised team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
- Attended all management skill building classes and meetings.
- Transitioned store to new location.
- Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
Pharmacist
Walgreens
Dover, DE
11.2002 - 08.2007
- Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University Of The Sciences
Philadelphia, PA05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
New York University
New York, NY05.1995
Skills
- Staff supervision and training
- Administering vaccines
- Compounding abilities
- Drug information resource
- Inventory control
Certification
- Certified Immunizer (17+ years experience in various settings including flu clinics and community events)
- Compound Training
Affiliations
- Member, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Alumni Association
- Member, New York University Alumni Association
- Member, American Pharmacists Association
Timeline
Patient Care Pharmacist
Bayhealth Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
05.2011 - 02.2022
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
08.2007 - 05.2011
Pharmacist
Walgreens
11.2002 - 08.2007
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University Of The Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
New York University