Karie K. Matsuishi
Glendale,Az
Summary
Dedicated Staff Pharmacist with extensive experience at Covetrus/Roadrunner Pharmacy, excelling in compounding and medication management. Proven track record in ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations while training and overseeing technicians. Skilled in intravenous admixture preparation and committed to enhancing operational efficiency and patient safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Covetrus/Roadrunner Pharmacy
Phoenix, AZ
09.2013 - 10.2024
- Oversaw compounding of special medications, including sterile preparations, following precise formulas and protocols.
- Managed drug procurement, storage, and disposal processes to ensure medication integrity and compliance.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
- Performed daily audits to ensure accuracy of all pharmacy operations.
- Utilized pharmaceutical software to manage inventory, process prescriptions, and monitor drug interactions.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
Staff Pharmacist
Phoenix Baptist Hospital Pharmacy
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2001 - 09.2013
- Executed comprehensive pharmacy tasks involving review of medical prescriptions, system entry of orders, and dispensing medications.
- Provided pharmacokinetic and clinical services.
- Supported information services with database upkeep.
- Prepared intravenous medications, including parenteral nutrition and chemotherapeutic agents.
- Ensured proper training and supervision of support staff.
- Performed extemporaneous compounding.
- Participated in maintaining inventory control processes.
- Managed departmental functions in absence of permanent leadership.
Staff Pharmacist
Coram Healthcare
Tempe, Arizona
01.1997 - 03.2001
- Prepared intravenous medications, including parenteral nutrition and chemotherapeutic agents.
- Provided clinical monitoring and documentation.
- Ensured proper training and supervision of support staff.
- Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
- Developed training manual for pharmacy technicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree -
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
Tucson, Arizona05.1985
Skills
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Compounding medications
- Medication management
- Inventory control
- Pharmacy regulations
- Medication dispensing
- Accurate management of physician orders
- Overseeing technicians
References
Available on request
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 11/17/62
- Marital Status: Divorced
Certification
- Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Certification from Austin Community College, July 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Covetrus/Roadrunner Pharmacy
09.2013 - 10.2024
Staff Pharmacist
Phoenix Baptist Hospital Pharmacy
04.2001 - 09.2013
Staff Pharmacist
Coram Healthcare
01.1997 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Science degree -
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
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