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Melissa Schmitt

Peekskill

Summary

Accomplished Pharmacist with a proven track record at Cardinal Health and IND Consulting, enhancing patient care through effective collaboration with healthcare teams and stringent medication management. Expert in pharmaceutical calculations and maintaining multi-state licensure, including NY and TX. Achieved significant reductions in medication errors by implementing quality improvement programs. Skilled in fostering relationships and continuous professional development.

Productive Pharmacist with proven track record of excellent customer service and consistent results. Possesses excellent communication skills, professional attitude and keen attention to detail. Dedicated to using latest technologies and processes to deliver highest level of efficiency.

Caring Hospital Pharmacist offering 9 years of experience working in clinical settings. Adept at checking prescriptions to deliver error-free orders while meticulously maintaining patient drug histories.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

Cardinal Health
03.2022 - Current
  • Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
  • Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
  • Maintained strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hospital pharmacy practice.
  • 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.
  • Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
  • Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
  • Supported chronic disease patients by providing medication synchronization services, improving therapeutic outcomes.
  • Reduced medication errors through rigorous adherence to pharmacy protocols and continuous staff training.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.

Pharmacist

IND Consulting
01.2016 - Current
  • Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
  • Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
  • Kept abreast of new developments in pharmacotherapy by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • 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.
  • Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

St John's University
Queens, NY
05-1997

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Current [state] pharmacy license NY, NJ, MA, OH, FL, TX, PA, VT, ME, CT, RI, NH and VI

Timeline

Pharmacist

Cardinal Health
03.2022 - Current

Pharmacist

IND Consulting
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

St John's University
Melissa Schmitt