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KATIE PHAM

Tustin

Summary

Dynamic pharmacist with over 9 years of experience in managing pharmacy operations and leading high-performing teams to achieve exceptional results. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, inventory management optimization, and enhancing customer service drives a steadfast commitment to excellence across all pharmacy functions. Recognized for a collaborative approach and adaptability, consistently delivering outstanding outcomes through effective staff training, workflow optimization, and strategic planning. Passionate about providing high-quality pharmaceutical services with an unwavering focus on patient safety as a core value in pharmacy management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

WALGREENS
10.2022 - Current
  • Led a team of 15+ staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy cashiers, providing guidance and proper support to ensure quality patient care.
  • Implement patient-centered services to increase medication adherence, improve chronic disease management, and drive health equity.
  • Provided daily medication therapy management (MTM) and comprehensive medication reviews (CMR) services, including adherence monitoring, patient education, and medication reconciliation to ensure safe and effective medication use.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with local health care providers to optimize drug therapy, and enhance patient adherence and education.
  • Collaborated with local senior living facilities and long-term care facilities to provide on-site vaccination clinics to improve immunization access.
  • Increased prescription volume by 20% through efficient workflow management and excellent customer service.

Staff Pharmacist

WALGREENS
04.2017 - 10.2022
  • Verified and processed prescriptions rapidly in pharmacy averaging 400-450 prescriptions daily.
  • Provided optimal pharmaceutical care and maintained highest levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Provided clinical support to prescribers and monitored therapy per protocol.
  • Reviewed patient’s profile for duplicate therapy and drug-drug interactions.
  • Assisted pharmacy manager with control substance inventory as well as product recalls and returns.

Pharmacist (per diem)

HAPPY RX PHARMACY
04.2017 - 06.2020
  • Managed order entry and prescription verification.
  • Performed daily management of pharmacy, supervised staffs and operation in absence of owner.
  • Discussed with healthcare providers regarding to accuracy and clarifications on prescriptions.
  • Troubleshot insurance coverage issues and maintained inventory.

Intern Pharmacist

WALGREENS
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Counseled patients, processed and filled prescriptions, accepted transferred prescriptions.
  • Communicated daily with insurance representatives and healthcare providers to verify patient’s eligibility, drug formularies, and therapy optimization.
  • Provided immunizations and blood pressure screening, and conducted “new-to-therapy” calls.
  • Performed variety administrative duties such as answering phones, typing prescriptions, stocking shelves, operating cash registers.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Touro University California College of Pharmacy
06-2016

Master of Public Health -

Touro University California College of Pharmacy
06-2016

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of California, Irvine
05-2006

Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • Professional ethics
  • Training and mentoring
  • Medication therapy management
  • Immunization
  • Pharmacy Inventory Management
  • Budget Management
  • Knowledge of commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid

Languages

Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

WALGREENS
10.2022 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

WALGREENS
04.2017 - 10.2022

Pharmacist (per diem)

HAPPY RX PHARMACY
04.2017 - 06.2020

Intern Pharmacist

WALGREENS
01.2016 - 04.2017

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Touro University California College of Pharmacy

Master of Public Health -

Touro University California College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of California, Irvine