Michael Powell
Humble,TX
Summary
Resourceful pharmacist with several years of experience in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Supervisor
Covetrus
Houston, TX
10.2020 - Current
- Responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy including administrative responsibilities such as policy writing and personnel management.
- Provided direct supervision to pharmacy staff and ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Organized weekly meetings with pharmacy staff members to discuss current projects or issues.
- Analyzed workflow processes within the pharmacy and identified opportunities for efficiency gains.
- Maintained accurate records related to drug orders, deliveries, returns, recalls, waste disposal.
- Created reports detailing daily activities such as sales figures, prescription volumes.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the pharmacy operations team.
- Evaluated existing systems used within the pharmacy environment and recommended improvements as necessary.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Resolved customer issues and complaints in a timely manner.
- Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
08.2011 - 09.2020
- Managed all aspects of the pharmacy department operations to accurately fill prescriptions and provide high quality patient care through the efficient use of the pharmacy staff and technology
- Provided direct supervision to pharmacy staff and ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints or inquiries in a timely manner.
- Conducted performance reviews for pharmacy technicians and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Ensured that all pharmacists were properly licensed by their respective state boards.
- Monitored inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and other supplies to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
- Addressed any discrepancies between actual costs versus billed amounts from vendors or insurance companies.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
- Interviewed applicants for job positions, providing insight to professionals on which candidates would add diversity and talent to pharmacy team.
- Implemented effective mediation and interpersonal skills when handling conflicts that arose between customers and pharmacy staff.
- Worked closely with store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Relief Pharmacist
Bay Area Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained accurate records related to drug orders, deliveries, returns, recalls, waste disposal.
- Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient-specific medication plans.
- Maintained accurate patient medication profiles, including allergies, conditions, and concurrent medications.
- Engaged in health promotion and disease prevention activities, including public health campaigns and screenings.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems.
- Contributed to pharmacy and healthcare team meetings with medication expertise and recommendations.
- Assisted in the selection, dosing, and administration of medications based on patient-specific factors.
- Analyzed prescription trends and utilized data to improve pharmacy services and patient care outcomes.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health -
Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Masters of Business Administration: Management -
Lamar University, School of Business
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Prescription Verification
- Medication Distribution
- Immunization Administration
- Personnel Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Packaging
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Requirements
- Performance Metrics
- Pharmacy policy development
- Medication compounding
- Recall monitoring
- Company Policy Compliance
Certification
- Six Sigma Lean Yellow Belt Certified (LYBC)
- 5S Concept Certified (5SC)
Timeline
Pharmacy Supervisor
Covetrus
10.2020 - Current
Relief Pharmacist
Bay Area Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2017
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
08.2011 - 09.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health -
Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Masters of Business Administration: Management -
Lamar University, School of Business