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Mark Gorsky

North Caldwell,NJ

Summary

Accomplished Registered Pharmacist from Gary's Pharmacy, known for exceptional patient counseling and medication management skills. Streamlined operations, achieving top customer satisfaction through diligent medication therapy management and effective team leadership. Expert in pharmacy law compliance and patient privacy protection, enhancing healthcare delivery and safety. Dedicated Pharmacist offering 40 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

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Pharmacist

Gary's Pharmacy
07.1977 - 03.2024
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development activities such as attending conferences or completing continuing education courses relevant to the field of pharmacology.
  • Educated patients on proper medication usage, possible side effects, and potential drug interactions to ensure safe administration.
  • Enhanced pharmacy efficiency through accurate and timely medication order processing and dispensing.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing effective inventory management systems for optimal stock levels.
  • Reduced medication errors by performing diligent drug utilization reviews and addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing pharmaceutical practice.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall pharmacy performance metrics and customer satisfaction scores.
  • Utilized advanced pharmacotherapy knowledge to identify opportunities for therapeutic optimization in individual patients'' regimens.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and open communication regarding their medications.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough medication counseling and monitoring medication therapy.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care plans, resulting in improved treatment outcomes.
  • Assisted in the development of pharmacy policies and procedures that aligned with best practices in pharmaceutical care delivery.
  • Coordinated efforts with insurance providers to resolve billing disputes and secure coverage for vital medications.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety, accuracy, and professionalism within the pharmacy setting.
  • Boosted immunization rates within the community by administering vaccines and promoting public health awareness campaigns.
  • Managed high prescription volumes under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy standards essential for patient safety.
  • Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical scenarios or challenging patient cases.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, responding to inquiries with empathy and expertise in a timely manner.
  • Contributed to the professional development of pharmacy technicians through mentorship, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Acted as a liaison between the pharmacy and other healthcare providers, ensuring cohesive communication for optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
  • Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
  • Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
  • Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
  • Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
  • Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Managed drug and supply inventories.
  • Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
  • Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
  • Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
  • Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
  • Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
  • Reconstituted oral liquids.
  • Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Chicago, IL
06.1974

Skills

  • Prescription Verification
  • Immunization Administration
  • Professional ethics
  • Therapeutic Monitoring
  • Patient Privacy Protection
  • Medication Management
  • Patient Counseling
  • Pharmacy Law Compliance
  • Continuing education
  • Compounding Techniques
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Adverse Reaction Reporting
  • Drug utilization review
  • Drug interactions assessment
  • Medication Storage Optimization
  • Customer Service and Communication Skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Dispensing Medications
  • Prescription Filling
  • Patient Education
  • Pharmacy Inventory and Recordkeeping
  • Drug safety
  • Educating patients
  • [State] Licensed Pharmacist
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Safety understanding
  • Reviewing prescriptions
  • Medication expertise
  • Documentation skills
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Sales skills
  • Maintaining records
  • Resolving Complaints
  • Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
  • Staff Training
  • Medicare and Medicaid process
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Billing management
  • Verifying orders
  • Compounding experience
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Directing pharmacy operations
  • Managing products
  • Quality assurance standards
  • OTC Recommendations
  • Supply Ordering
  • Storage procedures
  • Current [State] pharmacy license
  • FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Setting up profiles
  • [Software] trained
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Excellent Communication
  • Drug Ordering & Storage
  • Reliability

Timeline

Registered Pharmacist

Gary's Pharmacy
07.1977 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

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