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Michelle Pufahl

Michelle Pufahl

Pharmacist
Burley,Idaho

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 22 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management of and healthcare administrators. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart
Burley, ID
04.2013 - Current
  • Provided specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation and high blood pressure.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
  • Recommended appropriate clinical programs such as immunization, MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist).
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
  • Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
  • Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
  • Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
Burley, ID
11.2011 - 11.2012
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

Director of Pharmacy

North Canyon Medical Center
Gooding, Idaho
09.2010 - 10.2011
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

Education

Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
08.1997 - 05.2001

Associate Of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
05.1993 - 08.1996

Skills

Accurate pharmaceutical calculations

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Certification

Immunization Certified

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart
04.2013 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
11.2011 - 11.2012

Director of Pharmacy

North Canyon Medical Center
09.2010 - 10.2011

Immunization Certified

05-2010

Medication Therapy Management certification

03-2010

Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Idaho State University
08.1997 - 05.2001

Associate Of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

College of Southern Idaho
05.1993 - 08.1996

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