Lisa Bolling
Dallas
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Pharmacist known for effective communication and attention to detail. Experienced in conducting medication reviews and providing patient counseling, committed to improving patient outcomes through education and compliance with established healthcare protocols.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
CVS/caremark
Richardson
09.2012 - 03.2026
- Reviewed medications for prior authorization requests, ensuring clinical appropriateness and adherence to guidelines.
- Monitored compliance with prior authorization criteria set by insurance companies, facilitating streamlined approval processes.
- Collaborated in monthly team meetings to address new initiatives and resolve challenges, enhancing team alignment and strategy.
- Addressed requests for prior authorizations in a timely manner to facilitate approvals.
- Engaged in continuing education to maintain knowledge of new medications, technology, and pharmacy practices.
Clinical Pharmacist
Dougherty's Pharmacy
Dallas
09.2001 - 06.2011
- Monitored patient medication therapies for effectiveness and safety.
- Reviewed and interpreted medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
- Evaluated new prescription orders for accuracy and completeness before dispensing medications.
- Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines along with patient specific factors such as age, weight, concurrent diagnosis.
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Provided counseling to patients regarding their medications including appropriate administration techniques as well as potential side effects or allergic reactions that may occur.
- Educated patients on medication use and adherence strategies, enhancing understanding of side effects and fostering compliance.
- Provided drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to meet the needs of patients.
- Ensured compliance with state board regulations in the preparation, labeling, storage and distribution of drugs.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceuticals through continuing education and literature review to inform clinical decisions.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring accurate medication dispensing and adherence to safety protocols.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Supervised staff and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Boston, MA12-1986
Skills
- Medication review
- Drug information
- Clinical guidelines
- Compliance assurance
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Patient counseling
- Patient education
- Pharmacy operations
- Risk assessment
- Healthcare collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
CVS/caremark
09.2012 - 03.2026
Clinical Pharmacist
Dougherty's Pharmacy
09.2001 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences