Melissa Miller
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 29 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
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Omnicare, A CVS Health
08.2011 - Current
- Reviewed prescriptions to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Prepared intravenous compounding as required to ensure safety and effectiveness, maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
- Coordinated verification and filling of daily prescriptions in pharmacy environment.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
Pharmacist
Dixon Drug Company
06.2006 - 03.2011
- Reviewed prescriptions to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Pharmacist
Economy Drugs
09.2004 - 09.2005
- Reviewed prescriptions to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Entered orders into database, verified insurance and prepared medications.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Pharmacist
Revco Pharmacy/CVS Pharmacy
06.1994 - 06.1999
- Reviewed prescriptions to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.1994
Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.1990
Skills
- South Carolina Pharmacy License
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery May 2018
- Medication Dispensing and Immunizing
- Patient Education
- Prescription Filling
- Overseeing Technicians
- Preparing Sterile and Non-Sterile Compound
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
Timeline
Pharmacist
Omnicare, A CVS Health
08.2011 - Current
Pharmacist
Dixon Drug Company
06.2006 - 03.2011
Pharmacist
Economy Drugs
09.2004 - 09.2005
Pharmacist
Revco Pharmacy/CVS Pharmacy
06.1994 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Medical University of South Carolina
Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Clemson University
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