Popi Anthoulis
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in both high-volume retail and community pharmacy settings. Proven expertise in patient counseling, immunization administration, medication therapy management (MTM), and regulatory compliance. Fluent in Greek, with a strong ability to communicate with diverse patient populations. Adept at collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize medication outcomes and ensure patient safety. Strong leadership in supervising pharmacy staff and streamlining pharmacy operations using Rx30 and other pharmacy systems.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Farmacon Pharmacy
04.2002 - Current
- Dispense prescriptions with attention to accuracy, regulatory compliance, and patient safety
- Provide personalized patient counseling in a community-focused setting, building strong patient-pharmacist relationships
- Coordinate with prescribers to clarify prescriptions and suggest therapeutic alternatives when necessary
- Conduct medication therapy management (MTM) services to optimize patient outcomes
- Manage daily operations including inventory, third-party billing issues, and regulatory documentation
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2000 - Current
- Serve as a staff pharmacist in a high-volume retail pharmacy, dispensing hundreds of prescriptions daily with precision and efficiency
- Provide in-depth patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, drug interactions, and adherence strategies
- Administer a wide range of immunizations including influenza, COVID-19, shingles, pneumonia, and other vaccines
- Oversee pharmacy technicians, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with physicians and insurance providers to resolve medication therapy issues and streamline patient care
- Manage inventory and perform regular audits to ensure optimal stock levels and expiration compliance
- Utilize pharmacy management systems (e.g., Rx30) to process prescriptions and maintain accurate patient records
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY01.2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY01.2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biology
New York University
New York, NY01.1997
Skills
- Prescription Verification & Dispensing
- Patient Counseling & Education
- Immunization Administration (with CPR Certification)
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Pharmacy Regulations & Compliance
- Insurance Claims & Third-Party Billing
- Staff Supervision & Workflow Coordination
- Pharmacy Systems: Rx30, NexGen
- Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Farmacon Pharmacy
04.2002 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2000 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biology
New York University