KATERINA STEFANOU

Pharmacist Manager

Rite Aide Pharmacy

09.1988 - Current

Liaised with physicians and patients on proper dosage and potential adverse drug interactions.
Kept prescription drugs and controlled substances safe and secure in pharmacy.
Promoted pharmacy services to patients and medical providers.
Filled and dispensed 200 prescriptions daily.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.