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Maria Gambardella

Pharmacist
Huntington,NY

Summary

Award-winning, highly competent pharmacist with 20+ years of proven experience in driving retail sales, upholding quality and best practices, and building positive customer relations. Gained recognition by helping and educating patients dealing with acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions. Dedicated to working with a team that builds strong relationships with physicians and patients in the community.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
01.2015 - Current
  • Advise and consult with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, drug allergies, storage requirements and directions for use of prescriptions, and discuss over-the-counter drug therapy.
  • Review and fill prescription orders focused on proven accuracy in high volume 24 hour retail pharmacy filling over 6000 prescriptions weekly.
  • Collaborates effectively with physicians in emergency rooms and offices to provide patients with cost-effective medications and alternative drug therapies.
  • Responsible for daily maintenance of Kirby Lester Automated Robot System and preforming monthly returns of expired medications .
  • Collaborates with team of 5+ pharmacist and more than 10 technicians building relationships that demonstrate excellent patient care. Ensuring patient safety by reviewing drug interactions, allergies on all prescription orders and effectively counseling is pivotal to daily customer service .
  • Recognized by Prem Shah, Vice President of Pharmacy as a Customer Experience Hero, September, 2022 Newsletter for putting people first.

Staff/Supervising Pharmacist

Target Pharmacy
08.2010 - 01.2015
  • Accurately entered and verified prescriptions, ordered and maintained close control of inventory, counseled patients, provided immunization, and recognized for excellent communication and collaboration with other stores with regards to scheduling of technicians and budgeting goals.
  • Worked effectively with store and district manager to increase pharmacy sales by 10% and training of staff by prioritizing tasks and maintaining organized workflow to increase efficiency.

Staff/Supervising Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy
11.1997 - 08.2010
  • Recipient of "Most Favorite Pharmacist Award "-2006 Mt. Kisco, NY.
  • Appointed by Regional Vice President , LouAnn Obernesser, as Nexgen Specialist who trained pharmacists and technicians in newly acquired Eckerd Pharmacy stores all over Long Island

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
05.1993

Skills

  • HIPAA Regulations Compliance & Adherence to NYS & Federal Laws
  • Immunization , CPR certified
  • Highly Experienced & Effective Patient/Physician Communication
  • Kirby Lester and Script-Pro Automated System Expertise
  • Proven effective training of pharmacists, interns, and technicians
  • Proactive drug counseling & clinical drug interaction interventions
  • Adaptable to change and dedicated quality patient care
  • Proven accuracy and expertise in filling prescription orders

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
01.2015 - Current

Staff/Supervising Pharmacist

Target Pharmacy
08.2010 - 01.2015

Staff/Supervising Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy
11.1997 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

St. John's University

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