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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Patricia Edwards

Sidney,MI

Summary

Pharmacist with demonstrated versatility in adapting to ever-increasing complexity in the healthcare industry. Committed to providing quality pharmaceutical care as an essential link in disease management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist In Charge

Countryside Pharmacy
03.2021 - Current
  • Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
  • Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Compounding specialized medications.

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens Pharmacy
02.2017 - 03.2021
  • Vaccinate patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, COVID 19 and other diseases.
  • Effectively resolve insurance rejections and other billing issues.
  • Interpret prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Recommend OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Directly supervise eight Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
  • Host numerous successful flu and COVID19 clinics.

Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist

New Walkers Professional Pharmacy (Formally Walker Pharmacy)
07.2014 - 02.2017
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
  • Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.

Pharmacy Manager

Rite Aid Pharmacy
10.2007 - 07.2014
  • Closely monitored department performance metrics.
  • Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
  • Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.

Staff Pharmacist

Sparrow (Formally Ionia County Memorial Hospital)
10.2004 - 09.2007
  • Properly cleaned and maintained department equipment such as IV hoods.
  • Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels.
  • Compounded and repackaged medications, including unit-doses, topical medications and sterile products.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy -

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
2002

Skills

  • In good standing with the Michigan Board of Pharmacy
  • Committed to quality assurance
  • Experienced in various pharmaceutical operations
  • Proven skills of working in fast paced, high demand healthcare scenario

Certification

Immunization

Community Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Testing

Medication Therapy Management

Timeline

Pharmacist In Charge

Countryside Pharmacy
03.2021 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens Pharmacy
02.2017 - 03.2021

Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist

New Walkers Professional Pharmacy (Formally Walker Pharmacy)
07.2014 - 02.2017

Pharmacy Manager

Rite Aid Pharmacy
10.2007 - 07.2014

Staff Pharmacist

Sparrow (Formally Ionia County Memorial Hospital)
10.2004 - 09.2007

Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy -

Ferris State University

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