Michael Krzyzaniak
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Manager enthusiastic about helping diverse people and offering experience with regulatory requirements. Bringing successful career history comprising more than 30 years.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
04.1997 - Current
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Pharmacist
Walgreens
08.1997 - 04.1998
- Reviewed prescription 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.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
09.1993 - 08.1997
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1997
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Drug Inventory Management
- Wellness Services
- Medication Dispensing
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Drug Utilization Review
- Training and Mentoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operations Management
- Performance Metrics
- Medication Therapy Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Pharmacist
Walgreens
08.1997 - 04.1998
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
04.1997 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
09.1993 - 08.1997
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Illinois At Chicago