Kenneth Schaffer
Lake Orion,MI
Summary
Experienced pharmacist specializing in compounding, pharmaceutical calculations, and overseeing technicians. Proven track record of optimizing medication regimens and ensuring strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency.
Professional pharmacist equipped to excel working mostly independently on the midnight shift. (The only pharmacist on duty for most of the midnight shift.) Demonstrates strong clinical knowledge and adeptness in medication management, and regulatory compliance. Consistently collaborates effectively with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and adapt to evolving healthcare needs. Known for reliability, precision, and patient-focused approach.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Henry Ford Health System Rochester Hospital
Rochester, MI
09.2006 - Current
- Dispenses medications accurately while ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Collaborates with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Monitors patient medication regimens for safety and efficacy, providing recommendations as needed.
- Provides heparin and warfarin dosing and pharmacokinetic dosing for aminoglycosides and vancomycin.
Hospital Pharmacist
Ascension St. John Oakland Hospital
Madison Heights, MI
1994 - 09.2006
- Reviewed and verified medication orders for accuracy and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
- Maintained strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hospital pharmacy practice.
Hospital Pharmacist
St Joseph Clinton Twp Hospital
Clinton Township, MI
1993 - 1994
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Pharmacokinetic dosing of aminoglycosides and vancomycin
- Heparin dosing
- Prepared topical compounds at the Mount Clemens campus
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI1992
Skills
- Prescription verification
- Medication dispensing
- Drug safety
- Pharmacy ethics
- Compounding experience
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Overseeing technicians
- Preparing sterile and non-sterile compounds
- Pharmacokinetic dosing
- Operations support
- Current Michigan pharmacy license
Timeline
Pharmacist
Henry Ford Health System Rochester Hospital
09.2006 - Current
Hospital Pharmacist
Ascension St. John Oakland Hospital
1994 - 09.2006
Hospital Pharmacist
St Joseph Clinton Twp Hospital
1993 - 1994
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Wayne State University