Paula Pairmore
Pharmacist
Atoka,TN
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacy Manager enthusiastic about helping diverse people and offering experience with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable in multiple areas of pharmacy including home infusion, retail and MTM and all things compounding for sterile and non sterile medications.. Bringing successful career history comprising more than 27 years. Capable Pharmacy Manager well-versed in collaborating with patients and healthcare team members to help alleviate symptoms and address root causes of medical issues. Experienced in calculating doses, preparing compounds and securing storage to protect inventories. Work well with all groups. Effective Pharmacy Manager offering excellent skills in customer service, telephone etiquette and issue response. Pursuing a similar position where focus and dedication are highly sought.
Registered Pharmacist with the State of Tennessee (License# 9127) Enthusiastic Pharmacy Manager eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the pharmaceutical industry.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Boatwright Pharmacy Atoka
Atoka, TN
01.2015 - Current
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
- Led team of 4 in interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Adhered to all pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Processed over 300 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
Pharmacy Manager
Precision Infusion
Memphis, TN
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
- Led team of 5 in interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
Pharmacist
People's Custom Rx
Memphis, TN
04.2012 - 09.2013
- CComplied with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance.
- Compounding of sterile and non-sterile medication
- Hormone replacement therapy
Lead Pharmacist
An IV, LLC
Millington, TN
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Supervision of technicians
- Interpreting and verifying TPN orders as well as other IV orders
- Filling routine prescriptions including monitoring of IV lab orders
- QI
- Education of patient upon admission to homecare
- Education and training of healthcare professionals
- Accreditation preparation (prepped company policy & procedures and was contact for the surveyor on site)
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medical Alternatives
Millington, Ten
05.1994 - 11.2010
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- 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.
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Managed and mentored staff of 20 new employees and delivered focused home infusion training.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Led team of 10 in interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.
- Pump maintenance and inventory
Education
No Degree - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Memphis State University
Memphis, TN 08.1988 - 06.1990
Pharm.D - Pharmacist
University of Tennessee
Memphis, TN 08.1990 - 06.1994
Home Infusion Residency - Home Infusion Pharmacy
Medical Alternatives
Millington, TN 05.1994 - 05.1995
Skills
Medication dispensing
undefinedCertification
Pharmacy Based Immunization Certification
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Boatwright Pharmacy Atoka
01.2015 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Precision Infusion
10.2013 - 12.2014
Pharmacist
People's Custom Rx
04.2012 - 09.2013
Lead Pharmacist
An IV, LLC
11.2010 - 12.2011
National Home Infusion Association Certificate Program
02-2009
Pharmacy Based Immunization Certification
01-2006
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medical Alternatives
05.1994 - 11.2010
Home Infusion Residency - Home Infusion Pharmacy
Medical Alternatives
05.1994 - 05.1995
Pharm.D - Pharmacist
University of Tennessee
08.1990 - 06.1994
No Degree - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Memphis State University
08.1988 - 06.1990
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