Melissa Strieby
841 East Ashurst Drive, Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Pharmacy Manager with over 20 years of experience in leading pharmacy operations and team development. Skilled in drug utilization review, vaccine administration, and enhancing patient care through effective healthcare professional relationships. Known for exceptional leadership in inventory management and operational improvements.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Safeway
Phoenix, AZ
03.2012 - Current
- Recruited, trained, and motivated a pharmacy team of pharmacists, technicians, and interns to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Built strong, cooperative relationships with healthcare professionals, enhancing patient care and pharmacy service quality.
- Spearheaded pharmacy immunization programs, including off-site vaccine clinics, to improve community health.
- Performed drug utilization reviews, evaluated the appropriateness and completeness of prescription orders, and counseled patients on their medications.
- Managed drug ordering and inventory duties, including properly storing medications and budgeting efficiently.
- Improved pharmacy sales year after year, with a 30% increase over last year.
- Assessed TIPS and CMRs in the Outcomes Platform and Converge RX, ensuring appropriate medication use.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Phoenix, AZ
08.1997 - 03.2012
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and support staff in daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed operations in a high-volume pharmacy.
- Performed A1C, blood glucose testing, and blood pressure testing on patients, and evaluated results.
- Detailed area physicians to establish relationships.
Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Phoenix, AZ
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Verified accuracy of prescription labels before dispensing medications.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Trained as a Pharmacy Intern from May 1996 through licensure in August 1996.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Team Leadership
- Patient Counseling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Efficiency
- Healthcare Collaboration
- Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Affiliations
- Palma Brisa HOA Architectural Review Committee 2024 to present
- Kappa Psi Beta Kappa Chapter 1992, Historian 1993/94
Certification
- AZ State Pharmacist License 1996-present
- OR State Pharmacist License 2020-present
- ACPE Certified Immunizer 2004-present
- CPR/BLS Certification by Red Cross current
- Comprehensive Contraceptive Education for the Pharmacist by OR State University 12/23 to present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Safeway
03.2012 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreen's Pharmacy
08.1997 - 03.2012
Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
08.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Pittsburgh
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