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Karin Guzzle

Tampa,FL

Summary

Experienced Pharmacist with successful background maintaining medication controls and patient confidentiality, monitoring employee performance and maintaining customer satisfaction. Well-organized and diligent management professional with good verbal and written communication skills. Current Florida and Michigan Pharmacy License.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Publix
02.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced customer experience with personable interactions, medication counseling, and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of medications, side effects, drug interactions, and potential allergies by answering patient inquiries confidently.
  • Collaborated with Pharmacy Manager to develop strategies for achieving sales goals and improving overall performance.
  • Coordinated closely with healthcare providers for medication clarification or dosage adjustments as necessary.
  • Counseled patients on proper use of over-the-counter medications and explained potential side effects.
  • Developed positive relationships with both customers and colleagues fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Trained new pharmacy team members on proper procedures and company policies, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Pharmacy
10.2005 - 01.2019
  • Managed our pharmacy team which consisted of between 1 to 3 pharmacists and 8 to 16 technicians in filling 2,100 to 3,200 prescriptions per week.
  • 2012 Paragon award winner, which is awarded to the top pharmacist in the district.
  • Consults with patients and physicians on drug usage, interactions, cost-saving methods, side effects, adherence issues and OTC products. Provides care that focuses on patient welfare and creates an environment that is open to help with any of their concerns.
  • Leads our tem into owning their stores results. Focusing on specific goals each month and develops and action plan on how to reach those goals.
  • Lead training stores for our district for new pharmacists and technicians.
  • Pharmacy preceptor mentors inters and helped them develop their passion for pharmaceutical excellence.
  • Surpasses yearly immunization gals for both influenza and expanded immunizations.
  • Oversaw the acquisition of Kmart, Albertsons, and CVS Pharmacy of inventory and prescriptions.


Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
04.2004

Skills

  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Customer service background
  • Management experience
  • Immunization Administration
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Pharmaceutical knowledge
  • Knowledge of medications
  • Patient Safety
  • Training and mentoring
  • Patient education and counseling

Timeline

Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Publix
02.2019 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Pharmacy
10.2005 - 01.2019

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Ferris State University
Karin Guzzle