Marc Dougherty
Glenolden,PA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 6 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
Various
10.2018 - Current
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Contributed to revenue growth through effective cost containment measures such as generic substitution whenever appropriate.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
Various
06.2013 - 09.2018
- Supported pharmacists during drug utilization reviews, helping identify potential issues and facilitating appropriate interventions.
- Contributed to pharmacy team cohesiveness by offering support and guidance to fellow interns, creating a positive work environment for all staff members.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Successfully completed required assessments and evaluations throughout the internship period, demonstrating growth in professional skills and knowledge related to the field of pharmacy.
Education
PharmD - Pharmacy
05.2018
Skills
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention
- Drug Inventory Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Educating patients
- Disease Knowledge
- Drug Formulary Management
- Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
- Patient Counseling
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist - 2018-Present
- Authorization to Administer Injectible Medications License - 2018-Present
Timeline
Pharmacist - CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
10.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Intern - CVS HEALTH CORPORATION
06.2013 - 09.2018
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - PharmD, Pharmacy