Maame Akua Dampare
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Experienced Pharmacist with successful background, empathetic and enjoys patient care and maintaining medication controls and patient confidentiality, monitoring employee performance and maintaining customer satisfaction. Well-organized and diligent management professional with good verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Walgreens
Milwaukee, WI
11.2018 - Current
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Communicated potential issues and reactions to specific medications for patients ranging from children and teenagers to adults and geriatrics.
- Monitored and counseled chronic disease patients to maximize treatment efficacy.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against covid, influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Worked as preceptor mentor for students completing introductory and advanced pharmacy practicums.
- Ran and presented public seminars to educate local residents about chronic disease states
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Supervised dispensation of Schedule II and III drugs.
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
Milwaukee, WI
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Contacted insurance companies to resolve claims issues.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
Pharmacist Intern
Monroe Community Hospital
Rochester, NY
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Delivered training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Worked as part of team of health care providers
Pharmacist Intern
CVS Pharmacy
Rochester, NY
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St John Fisher College
East Rochester, NY08.2017
Pre-Pharmacy -
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2012
Associate of Science -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05.2008
Skills
- Identifying Medication Reactions
- Receiving Incoming Supplies
- Prescribing Trend Analysis
- Patient Care
- Electronic Patient Medical Record
- Monitoring and Modifying Medications
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Controlled Substance Management
- High-Volume Environments
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmaceutical Compounding
- Drug Utilization Review
Timeline
Pharmacist
Walgreens
11.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
01.2017 - 05.2017
Pharmacist Intern
Monroe Community Hospital
06.2014 - 12.2016
Pharmacist Intern
CVS Pharmacy
01.2013 - 05.2013
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St John Fisher College
Pre-Pharmacy -
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Associate of Science -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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