Kenechukwu Ezike
La Grange,Illinois
Summary
Lead and direct pharmacy operations to protect patients and meet operational targets. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories, working with patients and healthcare teams to provide top-notch support. Well-organized, efficient and diligent about preventing errors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
Pharmacist
CompleteRx (Southshore Hospital)
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans, resulting in improved therapeutic outcomes.
- Implemented various medication therapy management services, such as drug therapy monitoring, pharmacokinetic dosing, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
- Cultivated supportive and educational environment for pharmacy interns, guiding them through practical, hands-on training experiences.
Pharmacist
Walgreens
10.2020 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with physicians to receive authorization and resolve prescription concerns regarding ambiguity and questionable dosages/medications
- Managed pharmacy workflow/processes, guaranteeing successful patient prescription fulfilment
- Evaluated prescription dosages and potential drug interactions
- Counseled patients on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, thoroughly reviewing information and directions to reduce user error
- Administered vaccines and carried out vaccination clinics to protect patients from communicable diseases
- Accurately dispensed prescriptions while tending to frequent staff and patient inquiries
- Prioritized and consistently accomplished customer satisfaction and loyalty by fostering relationships with patients
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
09.2018 - 09.2018
- Assist the pharmacist in administration duties
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage
- Delivered personable customer service at pharmacy drop-off and pick-up counters
- Liaised with insurance companies to mitigate claims issues
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Placed orders for out of stock medications, enabling patients to receive prescriptions on time
- Entered and processed patient prescriptions in company system
- Collaborated closely with pharmacist to deliver high level of quality care to patients and patrons
- Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas
Residential Trainer
Helping Hand Center
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Recorded and dispensed residents medications, supervised personal hygiene and assisted in obtaining proper medical care
- Ensured that residents were well-educated in basic life skills and encouraged progress with positive feedback
- Completed daily residents welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet all residents needs
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Pharmacist
Military Hospital Lagos
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications
- Customer service Teamwork
- Dispensing Medicines Administering vaccines
- Overseeing pharmacy operations Safety and compliance Managed inventory and reduced expenditures by negotiating prices with pharmaceutical suppliers
- Reviewed and monitored patient medication files and lab data in hospital setting
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software
Education
Bachelor of science - Pharmacy
Igbinedion University
Okada, Edo10.2011
Skills
- Overseeing pharmacy operations
- Safety and compliance
- Patient monitoring
- Customer service and communication skills
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
- Prescription verification
- Medication therapy management
- Immunization administration
- Pharmaceutical compounding
Certification
- Georgia Registered Pharmacist license.
- Illinois Registered Pharmacist license.
- Apha Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Red Cross.
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current
Pharmacist
CompleteRx (Southshore Hospital)
11.2022 - 02.2025
Pharmacist
Walgreens
10.2020 - 02.2025
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
09.2018 - 09.2018
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
05.2015 - 09.2018
Residential Trainer
Helping Hand Center
09.2014 - 09.2015
Pharmacist
Military Hospital Lagos
05.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of science - Pharmacy
Igbinedion University
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