Pierre Mercier
Wantagh
Summary
Resourceful Pharmacist experienced in reviewing prescriptions and dispensing medications with a focus on accuracy, safety, and confidentiality. Delivered improved patient outcomes through effective medication management and strong communication with healthcare teams and patients. Committed to advancing knowledge in pharmaceutical regulations and optimizing patient care in community and hospital settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Geriscript Pharmacy
Pompton Plains
09.2024 - Current
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and potential drug interactions.
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients in compliance with regulations.
- Provided medication counseling to enhance patient understanding and adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions.
- Managed medication therapy and patient counseling to ensure optimal drug safety and efficacy.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a sterile and organized pharmacy environment.
- Conducted health screenings to support patient wellness initiatives.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Irvington
02.2024 - Current
- Managed daily pharmacy operations and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Supervised pharmacy staff and coordinated training programs for new employees.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering and stocking medications.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure pharmacy environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care services.
- Developed schedules for pharmacy staff to ensure adequate coverage and service.
- Conducted audits to verify accuracy in prescriptions and documentation processes.
- Resolved customer inquiries and provided medication counseling.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
- Ensured that all prescription information was accurately entered into computer system for billing purposes.
- Ordered supplies needed for pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
- Worked closely with store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained high standards for customer service at all times by responding promptly to inquiries and complaints from customers.
- Performed regular audits of patient records to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Checked accuracy and productivity in performance of operational activities to maintain an active pace of pharmacy.
- Compiled monthly reports on sales figures, inventory levels, customer satisfaction scores and other metrics as required by management.
- Served as a liaison between pharmacists, physicians, insurance companies and other healthcare providers involved in patient care decisions.
- Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Resolved customer inquiries concerning their prescriptions, insurance coverage, pricing or other related issues.
- Provided professional consultation services on drug therapy options for patients.
- Monitored regulatory changes affecting the practice of pharmacy and updated staff accordingly.
- Participated in continuing education courses to remain up-to-date on developments in the field of pharmacy practice.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Coordinated with physicians' offices to obtain medical records when needed for prescription processing.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding the dispensing of medications.
Pharmacist
Ridgewood
Glassboro
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and potential drug interactions.
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients in compliance with regulations.
- Provided medication counseling to enhance patient understanding and adherence.
- Assisted in the selection, dosing, and administration of medications based on patient-specific factors.
- Oversaw compounding of special medications to meet unique patient needs, following precise formulas and protocols.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a sterile and organized pharmacy environment.
- Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
- Analyzed prescription trends and utilized data to improve pharmacy services and patient care outcomes.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Long Island University Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY 10.2001 - 09.2007
Skills
- Effective communication
- Medication dispensing
- Dispensing medications
- Patient counseling
- Drug interaction analysis
- Medication therapy management
- Drug utilization evaluation
- Reviewing prescriptions
- Interpreting orders
- Drug monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Drug safety
- Immunization administration
- Vaccination administration
- OTC recommendations
- Calculating doses
- Regulatory compliance
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Safety protocol implementation
- Team leadership
- Supervising technicians
- Training coordination
- Staff training
- Pharmacy operations
- Overseeing pharmacy operations
- Inventory management
- Documentation skills
- Quality review processes
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Educating patients
- Patient education
- Physician consultation
- Drug security
- Resolving complaints
- Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness
- Pharmacy ethics
- Physician consultation
- Medication therapy management
- Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Immunizer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist
Geriscript Pharmacy
09.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
02.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Ridgewood
02.2024 - 09.2024
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Long Island University Brooklyn, NY
10.2001 - 09.2007