LOUIS STEENKAMP
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Dynamic pharmacist with extensive experience at CVS Pharmacy, excelling in medication therapy management and patient education. Proven track record in enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing inventory waste. Strong communication skills complemented by expertise in prescription verification and quality assurance, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Over 20 years of pharmacy manager experience .
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Consulted with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock control practices.
- Implemented new procedures to enhance safety protocols within the pharmacy environment.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team to improve workflow efficiency and patient service delivery.
- Mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on best practices and patient care strategies.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - B.pharm
North West University
South African 04-1998
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
- Compounding experience
- Resolving complaints
- Quality assurance controls
Timeline
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - B.pharm
North West University