Kelly Smith
Decatur,AL
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 24 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing, and dispensing of medications. Possesses excellent communication skills, profession attitude, and keen attention to detail. Demonstrated expertise in medication therapy management, patient counseling, and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Payless Pharmacy Express
03.2000 - 12.2024
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing individual concerns and prioritizing patient needs.
- Ensured accurate dispensing of medications including controlled substances while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Mentored pharmacy interns to foster their growth as future professionals, sharing knowledge of best practices and real-world experience.
- Improved patient medication adherence by providing medication synchronization, blister packaging, comprehensive counseling, and follow-up consultations.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Administered immunizations, reviewed patient histories, recommended vaccinations, and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Implemented a medication therapy management program, optimizing drug regimens for better patient outcomes.
- Responded to PBM audit requests, provided post-audit documentation, and requested decision reversals.
Pharmacy Intern and Pharmacy Clerk
Payless Pharmacy
09.1994 - 05.1999
- Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Assisted in inventory management, medication storage organization, and restocking shelves.
- Compounding medications for customized patient needs, following strict guidelines and safety measures and ensuring precise formulation and dosage.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Completed cash register transactions by handling credit and cash payments using pharmacy register system.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Auburn University
Auburn, AL06-2000
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy -
Auburn University
Auburn, AL08-1999
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Patient education
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Medication therapy management
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Overseeing technicians
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist- Alabama Board of Pharmacy
- Active Controlled Substance License
- Immunization Administration Certification
- Awaiting Parenteral Certification- January 2025
Timeline
Pharmacist
Payless Pharmacy Express
03.2000 - 12.2024
Pharmacy Intern and Pharmacy Clerk
Payless Pharmacy
09.1994 - 05.1999
- Licensed Pharmacist- Alabama Board of Pharmacy
- Active Controlled Substance License
- Immunization Administration Certification
- Awaiting Parenteral Certification- January 2025
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy -
Auburn University
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