Megan Schmauss
Denver
Summary
Compassionate pharmacist with 15+ years of diverse experience in clinical settings. Specializes in effective communication with healthcare teams, conducting thorough clinical reviews, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Proven ability to manage pharmacy operations and deliver high-quality patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Transitions of Care Pharmacist
MercyOne
Waterloo, IA
04.2024 - Current
- Counseled patients at discharge on medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies to promote safe medication practices. Collaborated with healthcare providers on medication inquiries during hospital stay and discharge, addressing affordability by analyzing claims, offering copay savings cards, and suggesting alternatives for costly medications. Compiled medication histories for admitted patients to maintain accurate and comprehensive medication lists.
- Ensured accurate dispensing of medications and monitored patient profiles for potential drug interactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize medication therapies and improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews, enhancing safety and efficacy of treatments provided.
General Manager/Pharmacist in Charge
Martin Health Services
Denver, IA
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Enforced state and federal pharmacy regulations to ensure compliance and safety.
- Directed operational strategies that increased service delivery efficiency and elevated patient satisfaction.
- Oversaw recruitment and training processes, fostering a culture of continuous professional development among staff.
- Oversaw recruitment and training processes to develop staff capabilities and promote a culture of continuous professional growth.
Pharmacist
Martin Health Services
Denver, IA
03.2015 - 04.2024
- Checked the accuracy and appropriateness of prescriptions.
- Supervised medication dispensing processes to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
- Mentored students and pharmacy technicians in clinical best practices and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented new pharmacy protocols to enhance service delivery and compliance with regulations.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Waterloo, IA
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Checked accuracy and appropriateness of prescriptions.
- Managed pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.
- Led team to optimize workflow efficiency and improve patient care services.
- Developed staff training programs to enhance knowledge of medication management systems.
Staff Pharmacist
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Waterloo, IA
06.2010 - 05.2014
- Checked the accuracy and appropriateness of prescriptions, counseled patients, and communicated with physicians regarding alternative treatment options based on health conditions and financial concerns.
- Supervised medication dispensing, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and pharmacy protocols.
- Mentored students and pharmacy technicians, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented workflow improvements that increased efficiency in prescription processing and patient consultation services.
Pharmacist Intern
Hy-Vee
West Des Moines, IA & Cedar Falls
08.2006 - 05.2010
- Processed and filled prescriptions, counseled patients on prescription and OTC medications, compounded medications, and liaised with physician offices and insurance companies to ensure accurate medication delivery.
- Compounded and dispensed medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in patient consultations to provide medication-related information and support.
- Managed inventory levels, conducting routine audits to optimize stock availability and reduce waste.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
Drake University
Des Moines, IA05-2010
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Medication reconciliation
- Prescription verification
- Patient counseling
- OTC recommendations
- Quality assurance standards
- Pharmacy operations
- Staff management
- Workflow optimization
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and team-oriented
- Strong communication skills
Affiliations
- The Rho Chi Society, Vice President, organized group events
- Kappa Alpha Theta, Risk Manager, educated members about safety and risk-related issues weekly
- Iowa Pharmacy Association Leadership Conference, participant by selection
Certification
- Iowa Licensed Pharmacist
- Immunization delivery certified (APhA)
Languages
English
Timeline
Transitions of Care Pharmacist
MercyOne
04.2024 - Current
General Manager/Pharmacist in Charge
Martin Health Services
09.2022 - 04.2024
Pharmacist
Martin Health Services
03.2015 - 04.2024
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
05.2014 - 03.2015
Staff Pharmacist
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
06.2010 - 05.2014
Pharmacist Intern
Hy-Vee
08.2006 - 05.2010
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
Drake University
HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
- Drake President’s List
- Drake Dean’s List
- Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
- The National Deans List
- Plough Pharmacy Scholarship
- Drake University Presidential Scholarship
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Scholarship
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4069 Scholarship
- State of Iowa Scholarship
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ROTATIONS
- Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, IA: Attend daily physician rounds, assess drug therapy and recommend safer or more effective medication alternatives, monitor response to drug therapy, and present patient cases.
- Meyer Pharmacy, Waverly, IA: Community pharmacy drug distribution, compound topical medications and capsules, manually take blood pressure readings, research drug information questions, and present a public education program.
- Palmer Lutheran Health Center, West Union, IA: Compound hospital IVs, dose vancomycin based on renal function, dose warfarin based on INR and schedule follow up, optimize medication therapy, and recommend treatment options to physicians.
- Iowa Veterans Home, Marshalltown, IA: Review medical history, medications, and lab values, in addition to speaking with residents in order to solve medication therapy problems and improve quality of life. Present patient cases and a presentation pertaining to the new research regarding the use of aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes mellitus.
- Target Pharmacy, Waterloo, IA: Community pharmacy drug distribution, counsel and answer patient questions, verify controlled substance inventory, compound prescriptions, and design a poison prevention educational handout for children
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA: Attend surgical rounds, recommend appropriate antibiotic dosing, recommend DVT, SRMD, and bowel regimen medication and dosages, verify home medications, and present a literature review about the effectiveness of alvimopan for the treatment of postoperative ileus.
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, WI: Attend daily pediatric rounds, recommend patient specific medication dosing and dosage regimens, and recommend antibiotics for cystic fibrosis patients based on sensitivity reports.
- People’s Community Health Clinic, Waterloo, IA: Check INR and determine appropriate warfarin dosing, schedule follow up appointments, educate patients recently started on warfarin about the importance of diet, monitoring, and the impact of other medications on warfarin, and monitor glucose levels and adjust insulin doses accordingly.