Opinya Ekabo
Olmito,TX
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering nineteen 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. Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in compounding, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in providing accurate clinical services. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Harlingen Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
Pharmacist
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2006 - Current
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
Pharmacist
Valley Regional Medical Center
06.2004 - 06.2009
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1983
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Albany College of Pharmacy
Albany, NY05.2003
Skills
- Overseeing Technicians
- Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
- Monitoring Therapeutic Effectiveness
- Patient Education
- Medication Therapy Management
- Reviewing Prescriptions
- Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention
- Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
- Dosing Recommendations
- USP 797 and USP 800 Knowledge
- Maintaining Records
- Interaction Monitoring
- Preparing Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounds
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
Certification
- Sterile Compounding
Timeline
Pharmacist
Harlingen Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
Pharmacist
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2006 - Current
Pharmacist
Valley Regional Medical Center
06.2004 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Chemistry
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Albany College of Pharmacy
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