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LESTER ALVAREZ

Miami

Summary

Accomplished Clinical Pharmacist with over five years of experience delivering comprehensive pharmacotherapy in acute care, retail, and telepharmacy environments. Proficient in medication reconciliation, therapeutic drug monitoring, sterile and non‑sterile compounding, and clinical documentation. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence‑based protocols, enhance patient safety, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to advancing patient outcomes through precise, data‑driven interventions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist

Baptist Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide pharmaceutical care across ICU, ER, telemetry, and step-down units
  • Review and verify medication orders, assess interactions, and optimize regimens
  • Lead medication reconciliation rounds and patient-education initiatives, reducing readmissions
  • Mentor pharmacy students and train new pharmacists on clinical best practices

Pharmacist, Interim Manager

CVS Health
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw Tier 5 pharmacy operations handling 1,500+ prescriptions/day
  • Designed and implemented MTM interventions that improved patient adherence by 17%
  • Streamlined workflow processes, boosting prescription processing efficiency by 15%
  • Supervised and coached a team of 8 pharmacy staff, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led pharmacy operations with a focus on patient-centered care and community outreach
  • Performed drug-utilization reviews and collaborated with providers to optimize therapies
  • Developed local vaccination and health-screening programs, increasing community participation by 25%

Pharmacy Interim Manager

Walgreens
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Served on COVID-19 response committee; managed vaccine inventory, protocols, and clinic flow
  • Coordinated mass-immunization clinics for seniors and underserved populations

MTM Remote Pharmacist

Aspen RxHealth
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Conducted telephonic MTM consults, resolving 200+ drug-therapy problems annually
  • Developed patient-education materials adopted company-wide, reducing consult turnaround by 30%

Business Manager

Faife Aquaculture Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2018
  • Managed daily operations, budgets, and vendor relations for a startup aquaculture business

Pharmacist Intern

CVS Health
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Supported prescription dispensing, patient counseling, and immunization clinics

Pharmacist Intern

Pasteur Medical Center
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Assisted with outpatient clinical services, compounding, and medication reconciliation

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) -

Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University
05.2019

Bachelor of Biological Sciences - undefined

Miami Dade College
05.2015

Skills

    CLINICAL EXPERTISE

    - Patient counseling & education, MTM reviews, immunization administration, adverse drug reaction monitoring
    - Drug utilization reviews, therapeutic drug monitoring, clinical documentation

    TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

    - RX Connect, Intercom Plus, Cerner Millennium, pharmacy automation tools
    - Microsoft Office Suite, inventory control systems

    LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

    - Team coordination, staff training & development, cross-functional collaboration
    - Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication, conflict resolution, decision-making under pressure

Certification

  • Pharmacist License, Florida Board of Pharmacy (2019)
  • Certified Immunizer (APhA-accredited, 2019)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (2021)
  • Pharmacist Intern License, Florida Board of Pharmacy (2015)

Affiliations

  • American Pharmacists Association (APhA), Member since 2015
  • Academy of Student Pharmacists, Palm Beach Atlantic University Chapter (2015–2019)

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacist

Baptist Health
01.2023 - Current

Pharmacist, Interim Manager

CVS Health
06.2022 - 06.2023

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
06.2021 - 06.2022

Pharmacy Interim Manager

Walgreens
01.2020 - 06.2021

MTM Remote Pharmacist

Aspen RxHealth
10.2019 - 06.2021

Pharmacist Intern

CVS Health
09.2017 - 08.2018

Pharmacist Intern

Pasteur Medical Center
08.2015 - 12.2016

Business Manager

Faife Aquaculture Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Biological Sciences - undefined

Miami Dade College

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) -

Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University

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