Melanie Blankenship
Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center
Riner,VA
3
years of professional experience
Experienced Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager with a strong background in medication dispensing, prescription verification, inventory control, and workflow efficiency. Skilled in patient counseling, regulatory compliance, and team leadership to support safe, timely pharmacy care.
Work History
Pharmacist
5 Months- Counseled patients on medication use, side effects, and adherence instructions.
- Managed inventory levels, restocked pharmacy supplies, and removed expired products.
- Maintained confidential patient records and documented prescription activity accurately.
- Supported daily pharmacy operations by prioritizing workflow and completing tasks efficiently.
Relief Pharmacist
6 Months- Consulted with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize pharmacotherapy plans.
- Verified medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and resident safety.
- Reviewed medication profiles for interactions, duplications, and contraindications.
- Coordinated controlled substance dispensing in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Pharmacy Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Directed pharmacy workflow to ensure accurate prescription fulfillment and timely patient service.
- Supervised technicians and pharmacists, reinforcing compliance with dispensing standards and safety procedures.
- Managed controlled substance inventory, preventing shortages and supporting regulatory accountability.
- Reviewed prescription claims and resolved insurance issues to reduce delays for patients.
Floating Pharmacist
1 Month- Counseled patients on medication use, side effects, and adherence recommendations.
- Verified prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, and drug interactions using pharmacy dispensing systems.
- Collaborated with technicians to process prescriptions and maintain workflow efficiency.
- Resolved insurance rejections and coordinated prior authorization requests.
Pharmacy Manager
8 Months- Monitored medication orders and verified prescriptions for accuracy before dispensing.
- Coordinated immunization services and patient counseling to support comprehensive pharmacy care.
- Trained staff on pharmacy systems, workflow expectations, and customer service practices.
- Improved daily operations by balancing staffing, priorities, and prescription processing demands.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Skills
Customer service and communication skills
Prescription verification
Drug inventory management
Medication dispensing
Timeline
Pharmacist
Dharma Pharmacuticals
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Relief Pharmacist
Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger
12.2024 - 04.2026Read More
Floating Pharmacist
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11.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Pharmacy Manager
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
03.2024 - 11.2024Read More
University of Charleston
Doctor of Pharmacy from Pharmacy
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