Nkemdilim Omesiete
Philadelphia,PA
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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
08.2016 - Current
- 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 [Number] Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
- Recommended appropriate clinical programs such as immunization, MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist).
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Partnered with management team to develop and implement in-store programs to increase sales.
- Verified and labeled prescriptions with 8 point check.
- Provided specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation and high blood pressure.
Pharmacy Manager
E-Glam Pharmacy II
01.2014 - 07.2016
- 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.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- 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.
- 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.
Clinical Pharmacist
Memorial Hospital
12.2010 - 01.2014
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
Pharmacist
Taylor Hospital
09.2007 - 12.2010
- 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.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
Oncology Pharmacist
Cancer Treatment Center Of America
08.2006 - 12.2010
- 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.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
Pharmacy Manager
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
08.2005 - 02.2010
- 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.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
- 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.
- 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.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PAMaster of Science - Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance
Temple University
Fort Washington, PA06.2019
Skills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
- Reviewing Prescriptions
- Patient Education
- Prescription Compounding
- Completing Annual Inventories
- Regulatory Requirements
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Safety Awareness
- Medication Dispensation
- Drug Inventory Management
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Staff Training
- Managing Products
- Medication Therapy Management
- Medicare and Medicaid Processes
- Immunization Services
- Prescriptions Management
- Insurance Requirements
- Maintaining Records
- Profitability Understanding
- in Good Standing with the State Name Board of Pharmacy
- USP 797 and USP 800 Knowledge
- HIPAA Regulations Compliance
- Cash Register Operations
- Retail Pharmacy Procedure Knowledge
- Inventory Control
- Verifying Orders
- Resolving Complaints
- Overseeing Interns
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Vaccines
- Pyxis System
- Prescription Checks
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
08.2016 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
E-Glam Pharmacy II
01.2014 - 07.2016
Clinical Pharmacist
Memorial Hospital
12.2010 - 01.2014
Pharmacist
Taylor Hospital
09.2007 - 12.2010
Oncology Pharmacist
Cancer Treatment Center Of America
08.2006 - 12.2010
Pharmacy Manager
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
08.2005 - 02.2010
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Temple University
Master of Science - Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance
Temple University
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