Kathryn Wilkins
San Diego,CA
Summary
Meticulous Pharmacist with 23 years of experience in reviewing and fulfilling prescription and OTC medications. Advises patients of side effects, contraindications and benefits of medications.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Costco
La Mesa, CA
08.2002 - Current
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
Pharmacist
Vons
La Mesa, CA
09.1999 - 03.2003
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Communicated potential issues and reactions to specific medications for patients ranging from children and teenagers to adults and geriatrics.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA06.1999
Skills
- Monitoring and Modifying Medications
- Service Rates Establishment
- Billing Processing
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Labeling Procedures
Additional Information
Vaccine administration
Birth control dispensing
Timeline
Pharmacist
Costco
08.2002 - Current
Pharmacist
Vons
09.1999 - 03.2003
Doctor of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy
University of The Pacific
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