Kelly McCarthy
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist with over 15 years of experience in various pharmacy settings. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving patient outcomes, and collaboration with coworkers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Baptist Health South Florida
02.2022 - Current
- Managed a team of 5 technicians.
- Coordinated with hospital providers to dispense medications to patients upon discharge at an affordable price through the hospitals 340(b) program.
- Implemented “meds to beds” program so patients may leave the hospital upon discharge with their ordered meds to use at home.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations before they leave the hospital.
- Educated patients in hospital on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Participated in the ordering and replenishment of drugs under the hospitals 340(b) pricing program.
- Collaborated with hospital floor team of physicians and nurses to provide the correct and most affordable medication for patient to bring home.
- Worked with offsite teams at other Baptist locations to provide charity care prescriptions for indigent patients.
- Collaborated with 5 offsite surgical offices to provide a “meds to home” service where patients may have their prescriptions filled and delivered to the home on the day of surgery.
- Implemented a narcan dispensing program for patients prescribed opiate medications.
We Care Relaunch District Leader
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Travelled to every store in the district to promote and implement best workstation habits with the goal of increasing business metrics and goals.
- Managed, trained and motivated pharmacy team to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in their roles as technician or pharmacist.
- Assessed district needs and conducted interviews and hiring to staff stores.
- Adhered to rigorous standards for customer service, merchandising and operational safety.
- Positioned as go-to person for all pharmacy employees in the district of 13 stores, troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly.
Staff pharmacist
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
06.2015 - 11.2021
- Worked at multiple locations within CVS/Pharmacy, collaborating with Pharmacy Manager to achieve desired outcomes for patient safety and profitability.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against many diseases, including COVID-19.
- Supervised COVID-19 testing sites at store, trained in EPIC and helped patients to interpret results and identify next steps.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Delivered training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues associated with Kirby-Lester and Script-Pro machines and other equipment.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Directly supervised up to six Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
07.2011 - 06.2015
- Pharmacy Department Manager at two high volume CVS Pharmacy locations.
- Managed the safety and accuracy of the prescription filling process ensuring compliance with company policy and Federal and State regulations.
- Lead community responsibility by adhering to customer privacy standards, timely follow-up on recalls, maintaining proper controlled substance record keeping.
- Managed inventory; analyze business metrics regarding store performance and assist in executing action plans in the areas of business management, operations, and team development.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Supervised team of 13 pharmacy technicians and one staff pharmacist.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all patients.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS/PHARMACY
05.2007 - 07.2010
- Trained under licensed pharmacist
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2010
Associate of Arts -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2006
Skills
- Committed to quality assurance
- Certified Immunizer
- Medication therapy management
- Prescription Drug Interaction Assessment
- Administrative Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Baptist Health South Florida
02.2022 - Current
We Care Relaunch District Leader
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
11.2021 - 04.2022
Staff pharmacist
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
06.2015 - 11.2021
Pharmacy Manager
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
07.2011 - 06.2015
Pharmacy Intern
CVS/PHARMACY
05.2007 - 07.2010
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Florida
Associate of Arts -
Florida Atlantic University