Michael J. Cox
Raymore,United States
Summary
Pharmacist with demonstrated versatility in adapting to the ever-increasing complexity and changes in the healthcare industry. Capable of high output volume (250-500 orders per 8 hour shift) while handling Vancomycin/Aminoglycoside dosing/monitoring consults, Warfarin dosing/monitoring consults, patient education and general physician consults. Experience in Nutrition Support and Oncology Pharmacy. Dedicated to continuous quality improvement while providing excellent internal and external customer service.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Pharmacist
Relief Pharmacy Services, Inc
09.2020 - Current
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Reduced prescription errors through diligent verification processes and attention to detail.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, reducing adverse drug reactions and promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
Seasonal Part-Time Overnight Stocker
Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
Clinical Pharmacist
Truman Medical Centers
08.1988 - 10.2019
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
Pharmacy Intern
Dot Drug (Division Of Wal-Mart)
07.1987 - 08.1988
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
Education
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Kansas City, MoBachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Order Entry and Verification
- Medication dispensing
- IV Admixture and Sterile Compounding
- Medication Therapy Management
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management Consults
- Vancomycin Dosing and Monitoring Consults
- Patient education and counseling
- Nutrition Support
- Oncology Pharmacy
- Writing
- Publishing
Certification
Anticoagulation Therapy Management - University of Southern Indiana
Timeline
Relief Pharmacist
Relief Pharmacy Services, Inc
09.2020 - Current
Seasonal Part-Time Overnight Stocker
Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2020 - 09.2021
Anticoagulation Therapy Management - University of Southern Indiana
09-2011
Clinical Pharmacist
Truman Medical Centers
08.1988 - 10.2019
Pharmacy Intern
Dot Drug (Division Of Wal-Mart)
07.1987 - 08.1988
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Missouri-Kansas City
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