Miriam Gonzalez RPh, PharmD
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering over 30 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 and healthcare administrators.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floating Pharmacist
Walgreens
08.2021 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against COVID, influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Worked as lead in biannual immunization clinics.
- Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
- Administered COVID-19 and Influenza testing.
COVID Contract Immunizer
Walgreens
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided COVID immunizations during the pandemic to children and adults - Initial dose and boosters.
Floating Pharmacist
Publix Super Markets
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients
- Educated pharmacy assistants on medication assistance, ordering and insurance issues
- Administered Immunizations
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests
- Worked closely with store manager to maintain day-to-day operations
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
Pharmacy Assistant Manager
Publix Super Markets
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management
- Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests
- Enforced adherence to infection control protocols
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
PRN Pharmacist
Cameron And Company Inc.
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
Pharmacy Manager
BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc
01.2005 - 01.2007
- 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.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Directly supervised Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
Pharmacy Manager
Prescription Center
01.1988 - 01.2000
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Mercer University, School of Pharmacy
Atlanta, GAState of Georgia
Professional Licensure
Pharmacy: RPH015699Skills
- Pharmacy Operations
- Inventory and Restocking
- Medicare and Medicaid Processes
- Policy Enforcement
- Drug Security
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Administering Vaccines
- Drug Interaction understanding
- Pharmaceutical Compounding
- Prescription Interpretation
- Patient Education
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - 6/10/2023: 2 Years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Floating Pharmacist
Walgreens
08.2021 - 09.2024
COVID Contract Immunizer
Walgreens
04.2021 - 07.2021
Floating Pharmacist
Publix Super Markets
01.2015 - 01.2020
Pharmacy Assistant Manager
Publix Super Markets
01.2008 - 01.2015
PRN Pharmacist
Cameron And Company Inc.
09.2007 - 09.2008
Pharmacy Manager
BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc
01.2005 - 01.2007
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
01.2000 - 01.2005
Pharmacy Manager
Prescription Center
01.1988 - 01.2000
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Mercer University, School of Pharmacy
State of Georgia
Professional Licensure
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