Paschal Okafor

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing personalized consultations and medication management services.
• Streamlined pharmacy operations for increased efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems.
• Enhanced patient safety with thorough drug utilization reviews and monitoring potential drug interactions.
• Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
• Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
• Increased revenue through effective promotions, marketing strategies, and cross-selling initiatives.
• Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
• Implemented staff training programs to continuously develop skills and maintain professional licensure requirements.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

pharmaceutical drug dispensing, non-sterile compounding, Hiring and supervision of pharmacy personnel, training of new pharmacists and support staff and management of entire pharmacy operations

• Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
• Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
• Verified and labeled prescriptions with 8 point check.
• Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
• Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.
• Recommended appropriate clinical programs such as immunization, MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist).
• Directly supervised 5 Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
• Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
• Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
• Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
• Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.

• Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
• Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
• Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
• Educated Type 2 diabetes patients on medication therapy, proper nutrition and fitness.
• Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
• Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling.