Leon Gavin Rich
Minoa
Summary
Pharmaceutical professional with comprehensive background in medication management, patient care, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance therapeutic outcomes through collaboration and adaptation to evolving healthcare needs. Strong expertise in pharmacology, prescription accuracy, and patient counseling. Reliable team player with results-driven approach and excellent communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
CNY Psychiatric Center
Marcy, NY
11.2019 - Current
- Verified Medical Orders
- Provided drug information to prescribers and nurses
- Performed inventory of controlled substances
- Performed ward inspections
- Cataloged medical error near misses
- Monitored lithium and valproic acid levels
Pharmacist
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Critical Care and ICU Pharmacy
- Prepared adult and pediatric chemotherapy
- Monitored antibiotic and anticoagulant therapy
- Compounded IV, Oral, and topical drug products
- Dosed medication for specialty populations including Neonatal, Pediatric and Geriatric
- Provided pharmacotherapy for hepatic and renal transplant patient populations
Associate Scientist
Bristol Myers Squibb
East Syracuse, NY
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Performed database maintenance for experimental drug products
- Aliquoted samples for future use
- Maintained, distributed and catalogued library samples of experimental drug products
- Shipped and received drug product
- Assisted in training new employees
Pharmacist
Cayuga Medical Center
Ithaca, NY
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Sterile product preparation in laminar flow hood
- Supervised technicians
- Verified technician’s work
- Provided clinical support to physicians
- Order entry and verification
- Monitored antibiotics, anticoagulants, TPN’s
Pharmacist
Rite Aid
Horseheads, NY
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Provided information to prescribers and customers
- Administered immunizations
- Ordered stock and monitored inventory
- Oversaw pharmacy staff
Pharmacist
VA Medical Center
Syracuse, NY
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Sterile product and chemotherapy preparation in laminar and vertical flow hood
- Compounded prescriptions
- Supervised technicians’ and interns’ work
- Provided clinical support to physicians, counselling patients
- Monitored antibiotics, anticoagulants, TPNs
- Order entry and verification
Pharmacist
Community General Hospital
Syracuse, NY
09.1999 - 01.2001
- Sterile production in laminar flow hood
- Chemotherapy preparation in vertical flow hood
- Compounded prescriptions
- Supervised technicians
- Verified technician work
- Provided clinical support to physicians
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
SUNY ESF
Syracuse, NY01-2014
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY01-1999
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY01-1985
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
Certification
- Pharmacist- New York State
- Immunization Certified- New York State
Timeline
Pharmacist
CNY Psychiatric Center
11.2019 - Current
Pharmacist
Westchester Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2019
Associate Scientist
Bristol Myers Squibb
05.2015 - 04.2016
Pharmacist
Cayuga Medical Center
07.2014 - 04.2015
Pharmacist
Rite Aid
02.2011 - 02.2012
Pharmacist
VA Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2011
Pharmacist
Community General Hospital
09.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
University of Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
SUNY ESF