Jeffrey Charr
Wytheville,VA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented pharmacist with extensive experience at Wythe County Community Hospital, recognized for reducing medication errors through quality improvement initiatives. Proven expertise in medication dispensing and patient education, complemented by strong customer service skills. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Wythe County Community Hospital
Wytheville, VA
06.2008 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented medication therapy management programs, resulting in improved patient adherence to prescribed medications.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
- Enhanced patient safety by accurately dispensing and reviewing over thousands of prescriptions, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.
Pharmacist
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Christiansburg, VA
06.2007 - 05.2008
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
Pharmacist
Horizon Healthcare
Wytheville, VA
01.2006 - 05.2007
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
Pharmacist
Wythe County Community Hospital
08.1987 - 12.2005
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented medication therapy management programs, resulting in improved patient adherence to prescribed medications.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
- Conducted regular reviews of pharmacy operations, identifying and addressing areas for improvement in workflow and patient service.
- Supported chronic disease patients by providing medication synchronization services, improving therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
- Mentored pharmacy students and interns, contributing to development of future healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medication usage and potential side effects with clear, empathetic communication.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Pharmacy
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.1986
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
- Dispensing medications
- Patient counseling
- Patient education
- Drug safety
- Maintaining records
- Prescription filling
- Patient education and counseling
- Pharmacy ethics
- Pharmacy inventory and recordkeeping
- Medication expertise
- Educating patients
- State licensed pharmacist
- Verifying orders
- Managing products
- Compounding experience
- Storage procedures
- Safety awareness
- Continuing education
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Drug formulary management
- Drug utilization review
- Order fulfillment
- Staff training
- Quality assurance controls
- Interpreting orders
- Regulatory compliance
- Pharmacy operations management
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Pharmacology proficiency
Timeline
Pharmacist
Wythe County Community Hospital
06.2008 - Current
Pharmacist
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
06.2007 - 05.2008
Pharmacist
Horizon Healthcare
01.2006 - 05.2007
Pharmacist
Wythe County Community Hospital
08.1987 - 12.2005
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Pharmacy
West Virginia University