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Natasha Grgas-Grando

Pharmacist
Boca Raton,FL

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 18 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

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

Costco
02.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw medication dispensing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Mentored pharmacy staff on best practices for patient care and medication management.
  • Developed and implemented workflow improvements, enhancing operational efficiency in pharmacy services.
  • Managed inventory control systems, optimizing stock levels to meet patient needs effectively.

Vaccination Support Pharmacist

CVS
Boca Raton, FL
11.2021 - 03.2022

Administer various vaccines.

Counsel patients on vaccines and different disease states.

Pharmacist

Walgreens
Boca Raton, FL
10.2004 - 11.2020
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Entered orders into database, verified insurance and prepared medications.
  • Counseled patients on proper use of over-the-counter medications and explained potential side effects.
  • Worked as preceptor mentor for students completing introductory and advanced pharmacy practicums.
  • Supervised work of pharmacy clerks and technicians to optimize service quality and productivity.
  • Verified safety and accuracy of physician's orders.
  • Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY

Skills

  • Customer service, education, and counseling
  • Medication dispensing and immunizing
  • Verifying orders
  • Compounding Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Drug inventory management
  • Drug utilization review
  • Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention
  • Florida Licensed Pharmacist
  • New York Licensed Pharmacist

Certification

Certified Immunizer in Florida and New York State

Certified for CPR and First Aid

Timeline

Pharmacist

Costco
02.2023 - Current

Vaccination Support Pharmacist

CVS
11.2021 - 03.2022

Pharmacist

Walgreens
10.2004 - 11.2020

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

St. John's University
Natasha Grgas-GrandoPharmacist