Megan Tabers
Canton,MI
Summary
Experienced Pharmacy Manager enthusiastic about helping diverse people and offering experience with regulatory requirements. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Western Wayne Family Health Centers
04.2024 - Current
- Manage the opening of Western Wayne Family Health Center's first in-house pharmacy- Your Community Pharmacy.
- Completed 340B University and attended 340B Grantee conference in Phoenix, AZ in May 2024
- Developed policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, FWA, pharmacy security, and 340B management.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans, ensuring appropriate medication use and treatment adherence.
- Established strong relationships with healthcare providers to facilitate timely communication regarding medication-related concerns or issues affecting patient care outcomes.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Provide exceptional customer service by creating individualized relationships with patients by offering counseling to patients, families, or caregivers regarding their medications to support appropriate and effective drug use
- Communicate with providers when critical drug interactions are identified and offer alternative therapeutic options when appropriate and recommend formulary alternatives based on insurance rejections
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
- Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
- Complete recall notices and discuss alternatives with providers and patients when medications are on backorder
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy that includes inventory maintenance, interactions with insurance companies, and accurate and appropriate record keeping
- Engage staff and technicians to perform at highest potential
- Educate and train student pharmacists as a preceptor to University of Michigan P2 IPPE students.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, RSV, Shingles, and other diseases.
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy
10.2017 - 10.2021
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Received an overall score of 98.66% on an unannounced General Office Pharmacy Audit and a 97.92% on the DEA Section in September 2019
- Prioritize and delegate tasks in a high volume pharmacy
- Adapt to and embrace change in the development of new programs and work duties
- Coordinate and perform Outcomes Medication Therapy Management
- Increased revenue through effective promotions, marketing strategies, and cross-selling initiatives. Flu vaccine promotion on Cumulus Media Radio in Fall 2018, 2019, and 2020
- Evaluate patient eligibility and administer immunizations per protocol during regular workflow
- Act as a HUB store for Pfizer COVID vaccine
- Administer Pfizer COVID vaccine in store and at off-site clinics
- Organize vaccine supplies to be distributed to six Kroger pharmacy locations.
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Acted as temporary Pharmacy Manager for six months during a medical leave
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
- Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
- Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
- Maintained all record keeping necessary for legal compliance, Kroger policy, accounting policy, and other reports requested
- Organize and market healthcare screenings.
Floater Pharmacist
District M
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Administer influenza and other immunizations to patients.
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Kroger
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, addressing customer concerns promptly while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Assist the pharmacy manager in identifying ways to optimize pharmacy financials, inventory management and enhance customer experience
- Support pharmacy manager with establishing procedures that promote the efficient workflow of the pharmacy including assigning roles, coordinating activities and soliciting employee suggestions.
Pharmacy Intern/Technician
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Manage data entry and adjudication claims
- Dispense medications in a timely and accurate manner and conduct point of sale transactions
- Answer telephone calls and respond to patient questions or requests.
Education
PharmD - Pharmacy
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2016
Bachelor - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2014
Skills
Patient education and counseling
Customer Service
Pharmaceutical knowledge
Pharmacy operations management
Regulatory Compliance
Workflow Optimization
Certification
- Michigan Pharmacist License
- Michigan Controlled Substance Pharmacist License
- BLS Certified
- APhA Immunization Certified
- NACDS Community Pharmacy-Based Point of Care Testing Certificate
- Outcomes MTM Personal Pharmacist Training
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Western Wayne Family Health Centers
04.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy
10.2021 - 03.2024
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy
10.2017 - 10.2021
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
01.2017 - 10.2017
Floater Pharmacist
District M
08.2016 - 01.2017
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Kroger
05.2016 - 08.2016
Pharmacy Intern/Technician
09.2012 - 05.2016
PharmD - Pharmacy
University of Toledo
Bachelor - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Toledo
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