Kristia Matthews
Summary
Registered Pharmacist with more than 15 years of experience providing the best patient care possible in a challenging yet supportive environment with a reputable organization that will further develop my pharmacy skills and knowledge base. Strong ability to safely and efficiently dispense medications. Sound understanding of the principles underlying pharmaceutical care. Adept interpersonal and communication skills
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Senior Health Pharmacy
Fort Worth, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
- Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency.
- Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
Staff Pharmacy
Texas Healthcare Pharmacy (Hospice Pharmacy)
Fort Worth, TX
03.2019 - Current
- Transcribed verbal orders from hospice nurses and doctors
- Assisted hospice nurses and doctors with dose adjustments, formulary therapeutic interchanges, and drug allergies to ensure therapies were safe and effective
- Verified and dispensed medication new orders, and refills checking for accuracy and appropriateness
- Supervised workflow of orders including stat orders for timely delivery
- Assisted pharmacy technicians with proper data entry and fill technique
- Verified non-sterile compounds
- Answered multi line phones for initial intake of patient demographics during high volume phone calls
- Collated prescription orders for filling accurately
- Counseled patients via telephone about proper use of medications
- Collaborated with other pharmacist to assess the effectiveness of drug orders
- Maintained proper pharmacy safety procedures and standard
- Performed data entry and filled prescriptions when needed
Staff Pharmacist
Perronerx Pharmacy (Hospice Pharmacy)
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Transcribed verbal orders from hospice nurses and doctors
- Assisted hospice nurses and doctors with dose adjustments, formulary therapeutic interchanges, and drug allergies to ensure therapies were safe and effective according pharmacy benefits management (PBM)
- Verified and dispensed medication new orders, and refills checking for accuracy and appropriateness
- Supervised workflow of orders including stat orders for timely delivery
- Assisted nurses with CADD pumps troubleshooting
- Assisted pharmacy interns/technicians with proper data entry and fill technique
- Verified sterile and non-sterile compounds
- Answered multi line phones for initial intake of patient demographics during high volume phone calls
- Collated prescription orders for filling accurately
- Counseled patients via telephone about proper use of medications
- Collaborated with other pharmacist to assess the effectiveness of drug orders
- Maintained proper pharmacy safety procedures and standards
Staff Pharmacist
Remedi Seniorcare Pharmacy (Long Term Care)
Plano , Texas
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Verified and dispensed prescriptions for long term care and assisted living facilities
- Managed workflow processes and personnel on a daily basis
- Approved or rejected therapeutic medication interchanges based on clinical assessments and facility protocol
- Approved or Rejected Clozapine orders based on patient lab values and clozapine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
- Provided on time medication deliveries based on stat medication deliveries, med-calls and emergency prescription dispensing
- Evaluated sterile compounding for appropriateness
- Compounded sterile preparations
- Compounded/ checked non-sterile compounds
- Fielded various questions from staff
Staff Pharmacist
Pharmore Drugs (Long Term Care)
Skokie, IL
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Received, verified and dispensed prescriptions for over 80+ long term care facilities
- Responsible for managing workflow, processes and pharmacy personnel in order to ensure that medications are safely filled, packaged and delivered in an efficient and timely fashion
- Prioritized patient care via courteous customer service, effective communication and prompt resolution of conflict
- Provided just in time medication deliveries for patients through stat medication, med-calls and emergency prescription dispensing
- Screened patient profiles for allergies, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications and appropriate medication dosages
- Fielded various questions from LTC staff and provided recommendations based on proficient clinical judgment
- Evaluated IV orders for suitability (renal dosing, appropriate line placement, allergies)
Staff Pharmacist
Avicenna Pharmacy
Oak Lawn, IL
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Provided pharmaceutical care by verifying new and refill prescriptions from in-house clinic for accuracy and completeness
- Counseled patients on new prescriptions and over-the counter medication
- Packed medications in blister packs for patients in senior living facilities
- Accurately verified and maintained perpetual inventor
- Responsible for medications being delivered to patients in a timely manner
Staff Pharmacist
DelivercareRX
Skokie, Il
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Verified and dispensed new and refill prescription orders received via fax from doctors or walk in patients
- Product reviewed new and refill prescriptions
- Counseled patients via telephone or walk in on new or refill prescription orders
- Trained technicians on proper data entry, problem solving and filling of prescriptions
- Maintained proper pharmacy prescription files
- Responsible for on time delivery of medications
Registry Pharmacist
Community Hospitial
Munster, In
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Provided pharmaceutical care by verifying medication orders received from doctors and nurses
- Verified IV orders filled by technicians
- Verified pre-packed medications
- Filled controlled substance orders for entire hospital
- Verified crash carts for accurate and appropriate contents
- Verified cart fill for entire hospital
- Filled orders sent from emergency room in a timely manner
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
Country Club Hills, IL
05.2006 - 08.2013
- Acting Pharmacist in Charge (4 months)
- Provided pharmaceutical care to customers including processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders
- Counseled customers regarding health care and prescription medication needs
- Helped pharmacy business grow with increase in prescription volume and over the counter sales
- Assisted customers in the selection of appropriate over the counter medication therapies
- Received and transcribed prescriptions via telephone correspondence
- Verified drug shipments for completeness and accuracy
- Trained pharmacy technicians
Staff Pharmacist
Target Pharmacy
Bedford Park, IL
11.2004 - 05.2006
- Reviewed prescriptions to ensure accuracy
- Maintained pharmacy files, inventory and control records
- Oversaw preparation and dispensation of medications
- Analyzed records to indicate prescribing trends and excessive usage
- Maintained established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste
- Answered questions and provided information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper storage of pharmaceuticals
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
2004
Skills
Frameworks
Docutrack
Connexxus
EPIC
Script Pro
QS1
PioneerRX
IV Certified
Immunization Certified
Licenses
- Texas: Registered Pharmacist, Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- Illinois: Registered Pharmacist, Illinois Department of Professional Regulatins
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Senior Health Pharmacy
09.2022 - Current
Staff Pharmacy
Texas Healthcare Pharmacy (Hospice Pharmacy)
03.2019 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Perronerx Pharmacy (Hospice Pharmacy)
08.2018 - 01.2019
Staff Pharmacist
Remedi Seniorcare Pharmacy (Long Term Care)
06.2018 - 08.2018
Staff Pharmacist
Pharmore Drugs (Long Term Care)
03.2015 - 11.2017
Staff Pharmacist
Avicenna Pharmacy
08.2014 - 03.2015
Staff Pharmacist
DelivercareRX
08.2013 - 08.2014
Registry Pharmacist
Community Hospitial
04.2012 - 03.2014
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
05.2006 - 08.2013
Staff Pharmacist
Target Pharmacy
11.2004 - 05.2006
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
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