LAURA CAMMARANO
Monroe,CT
Summary
Experienced pharmacist with 25+ years in facility management and personalized customer care. Proficient in both traditional pharmacy and cannabis industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispensary Manager
The Botanist
Danbury, CT
11.2021 - Current
- Started as a staff pharmacist and was promoted to manager in June 2023.
- Review patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, and therapeutic outcomes.
- Comply with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.
- Manage daily operations of the dispensary, including patient intake and check-out processes.
- Supervise staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance and support to employees on operational issues related to medical marijuana products.
- Train new employees on dispensary operations and customer service best practices.
Pharmacy Manager
Shop Rite
Stratford, CT
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, shingles and other diseases.
- Improved work flow to increase efficiency of daily tasks while accommodating increased volume due to immunizations and maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Trained newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Upgraded record management and organization.
Dispensary Manager
Curaleaf
Milford, CT
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Started as staff pharmacist February 2020 and promoted to Dispensary Manager in May 2020 to high volume location.
- Supervise staff of 5 staff pharmacist and 15 technicians.
- Manage extensive inventory, maximizing sales and profits while meeting patient demands.
Pharmacy Manager
Stop & Shop Pharmacy
Westport, CT
08.2015 - 02.2020
- Supervise team of one staff pharmacist and up to three technicians.
- Manage daily tasks of dispensing medication, administration of vaccinations, and delivering MTM while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
- Held healthcare screenings providing customers with their cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure numbers and review immunization history for missing vaccinations.
- Maintain proper inventory goals to maintain and drive business while reducing financial loss.
- Collaborate with front store management team to drive goals of wellness and sales for pharmacy department.
Staff Pharmacist
Target
Trumbull, CT
04.2010 - 07.2015
Staff Pharmacist
Stop & Shop Pharmacy
Various, CT
10.2000 - 06.2008
Staff Pharmacist
Medical Arts Pharmacy
Stamford, CT
11.1999 - 10.2000
Consultant Pharmacist
Omnicare
, CT
11.1997 - 10.2000
- Reviewed patient charts and recommended medication therapy changes when necessary and appropriate.
- Evaluated nurses on proper medication administration.
- Provided in-service for nurses on new medications.
- Attended quarterly Med Staff meetings to discuss any issues pertaining to facility.
Staff Pharmacist
Dartmouth Hitchcock Pharmacy
Nashua, NH
05.1996 - 11.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.1996
Skills
Relationship building and retention
Wellness services
Patient education and counseling
Inventory Management
Staff management
Drug safety
Standard Operating Procedures
Administrative Leadership
Timeline
Dispensary Manager
The Botanist
11.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Shop Rite
04.2021 - 11.2021
Dispensary Manager
Curaleaf
02.2020 - 04.2021
Pharmacy Manager
Stop & Shop Pharmacy
08.2015 - 02.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Target
04.2010 - 07.2015
Staff Pharmacist
Stop & Shop Pharmacy
10.2000 - 06.2008
Staff Pharmacist
Medical Arts Pharmacy
11.1999 - 10.2000
Consultant Pharmacist
Omnicare
11.1997 - 10.2000
Staff Pharmacist
Dartmouth Hitchcock Pharmacy
05.1996 - 11.1997
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Connecticut
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