Paul Nhin
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Accomplished Pharmacist with a proven track record at CVS Pharmacy, excelling in patient education and medication therapy management. Expert in interpreting and processing medication orders, coupled with a strong ability to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals. Enhanced patient outcomes through diligent and comprehensive drug utilization reviews. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist Manager
Apple Rx Pharmacy
09.2016 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Verified and labeled prescriptions with 8 point check.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Liaised with physicians and patients on proper dosage and potential adverse drug interactions.
- Kept prescription drugs and controlled substances safe and secure in pharmacy.
Staff Pharmacist
Lanvy Pharmacy
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
- Verified and labeled prescriptions with 8 point check.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Completed new and updated patient profiles with lists of patient medications.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
11.2008 - 05.2014
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
- Verified and labeled prescriptions with 8 point check.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Correctly completed pharmacy daily and weekly reports.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Completed new and updated patient profiles with lists of patient medications.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
MCPHS University
Boston, MA05.2004
Skills
- Immunization Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Prescription Filling
- Delegating assignments
- Dispensing Medications
- Patient Education
- Maintaining records
- Patient education and counseling
- Reviewing prescriptions
- Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
- Quality review processes
- Completing annual inventories
- Drug utilization review
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- OTC Recommendations
Languages
English
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Pharmacist Manager
Apple Rx Pharmacy
09.2016 - 07.2024
Staff Pharmacist
Lanvy Pharmacy
05.2014 - 09.2016
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
11.2008 - 05.2014
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
MCPHS University
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