Linda Szymborski
Meijer
HOLT
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Dedicated pharmacist with expertise in medication therapy management, immunization administration, and patient counseling. Committed to enhancing patient understanding and safety through clear communication and continuous education.
Work History
Pharmacist
33 Years 1 Month- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Analyzed inventory levels and managed stock replenishment for optimal drug availability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy's controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medication usage and potential side effects with clear, empathetic communication.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of the pharmacy's health services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Skills
Medication therapy management
Prescription verification and dispensing
Drug interactions
Immunization administration
Customer service and communication skills
Patient Counseling
Over-the-counter recommendation
Continuing education commitment
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist - May 1993 to present
- CPR Certified
- Immunization Certified
Timeline
Pharmacist
Meijer
07.1993 - CurrentRead More
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
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