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Laine Hobbs, PharmD, RPh

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Dedicated pharmacist professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Rite Aid
Portsmouth , VA
08.2022 - Current
  • Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
  • Managed drug and supply inventories.
  • Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Properly filled and dispensed average of 500 prescriptions per day.
  • Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
  • Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
  • Closely monitored department performance metrics.
  • Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
  • Responsible for consulting physicians to recommend changes or adjustments when needed for medication treatment plans
  • Perform prescription transfers to other pharmacies when necessary
  • Completed technician annual reviews and new hire processes alongside training
  • Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
  • Completed Comprehensive Medication Reviews via Medication Therapy Management per various Medicare programs
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.

Pharmacist

Rite Aid
Portsmouth , Virginia
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
  • Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
  • Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
  • Communicated potential issues and reactions to specific medications for patients ranging from children and teenagers to adults and geriatrics.
  • Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
  • Worked with automated dispensing systems and other pharmacy automation systems as required by department.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Worked as preceptor mentor for students completing introductory and advanced pharmacy practicums.

Pharmacy Intern

Rite Aid
Portsmouth , VA
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
  • Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
  • Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Contacted insurance companies to resolve claims issues.
  • Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
  • Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Educated Type 2 diabetes patients on medication therapy, proper nutrition and fitness.

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid
Portsmouth, Virginia
09.2001 - 07.2015
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles in Nexgen to include current information such as medications and insurance details.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Hampton University
Hampton, VA
05.2019

No Degree - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VA
12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
05.2006

Skills

  • Controlled Substance Management
  • Prescription Interpretation
  • Labeling Procedures
  • Influenza, Covid, Shingles, Pneumonia Vaccinations
  • Monitoring and Modifying Medications
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Overseeing Technicians
  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Federal Laws
  • Medication Assessments
  • Prescription Counseling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Virginia Board of Pharmacy- Pharmacist License - obtained September 2019 - expires December 31, 2022- License number 0202218219
  • CPR- Certified in BLS and First Aid for Adults- American Red Cross- completed training April 2021- expires April 2023- Certificate ID 00K6TQN
  • HIPAA- HIPAA for Healthcare Workers- completed November 2015- Certificate number 110100

Timeline

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Rite Aid
08.2022 - Current

Pharmacist

Rite Aid
09.2019 - 07.2022

Pharmacy Intern

Rite Aid
08.2015 - 08.2019

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid
09.2001 - 07.2015

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Hampton University

No Degree - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

Tidewater Community College

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Longwood University

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