Dedicated Pharmacist offering 20+ 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
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Andrew Brown's Drug Store,Inc
04.2004 - 01.2025
Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
Experienced in palliative pain management and hospice care
Expertise in compounding medications not commercially available for adults ,children and pets
Mentored and trained new pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
Streamlined pharmacy operations for increased efficiency, implementing new software systems and protocols.
Conducted regular audits of pharmacy inventory levels to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing waste due to expired medications or overstocking issues.
Enhanced patient care by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive medication reviews.
Provided expert guidance on drug selection, dosage, and administration during interdisciplinary team meeting
Examine medication regimen to assure compliance with federal and state long term care guidelines
Conducted in-depth analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Skills
Prescription verification
Medication dispensing
Drug inventory management
Compounding
Vaccine administration
Drug information
Insurance billing and prior authorization
Certification
Registered Pharmacist licensed in State of Pennsylvania