Mary E Argana
100 N Main Street DeSoto,MO
Summary
Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in providing MTM Services, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in providing accurate clinical services. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Medicine Shoppe 1376
08.1996 - Current
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Increased immunization rates in the community by administering vaccinations during flu season.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Pharmacist
Parkland Hospital
08.1995 - 08.1996
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
Pharmacist
Boulder Community Hospital
08.1994 - 08.1995
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Pharmacy Manager
Safeway
08.1987 - 08.1994
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
Pharmacy Manager
Ludwig Pharmacy
08.1986 - 08.1987
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Expanded business opportunities by cultivating partnerships with local medical facilities and organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado05.1986
Pharmacy
St Louis College of Pharmacy
St Louis, Missouri1982
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, Missouri1981
Skills
- Medication Assessments
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Verifying orders
Registered Pharmacist in Missouri and Colorado
- Product Knowledge
- Interpersonal Skills
- Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR)
- Pharmacy Staff Management
- Medication dispensing and immunizing
Timeline
Pharmacist
Medicine Shoppe 1376
08.1996 - Current
Pharmacist
Parkland Hospital
08.1995 - 08.1996
Pharmacist
Boulder Community Hospital
08.1994 - 08.1995
Pharmacy Manager
Safeway
08.1987 - 08.1994
Pharmacy Manager
Ludwig Pharmacy
08.1986 - 08.1987
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Colorado
Pharmacy
St Louis College of Pharmacy
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
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