Prabhakara Rao Sontineni
Miami,FL
Summary
Licensed Pharmacist with a distinguished 20-year career at Walgreens managing high volume pharmacy environments with a focus on safe, precision led medication dispensing and clinical counseling. Expert at navigating stringent regulatory frameworks to drive process improvements that enhance patient safety and operational vitality. Recognized for improving pharmacy workflows and mentoring high performing teams to deliver consistent clinical accuracy and operational excellence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
2005 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently, handling a minimum average of 300 to 400 prescriptions daily.
- Provided patient counseling on prescription medications, OTC drugs, and lifestyle modifications to promote health and safety.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored pharmacy technicians and interns, fostering a productive and compliant team environment.
- Conducted medication therapy management (MTM) reviews, identifying potential drug interactions, and recommending therapeutic alternatives.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations, maintaining accurate documentation, and adherence to HIPAA standards.
- Administered immunizations and preventive health screenings, increasing patient access to care within the community.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient treatment plans, and resolve prescription issues.
- Implemented workflow improvements that reduced prescription wait times and improved patient satisfaction.
Pharmacy Intern
Rubin Chemists
2003 - 2005
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately to ensure patient safety.
- Conducted inventory management, tracking stock levels and placing orders for pharmaceutical supplies.
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries and assisting patients with prescription-related questions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain accurate patient medication profiles and resolve discrepancies.
Pharmacist
Badar al Jashmi Pharmacy
1990 - 2002
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) -
Gulbarga University
India 1987-01
Skills
- Prescription dispensing and verification
- Medication therapy management (MTM)
- Inventory and controlled substance management
- Drug utilization review (DUR) and clinical recommendations
- Pharmacy operations management
- Patient safety and quality control
- Patient counseling and education
- Staff training, leadership, and team supervision
- Collaboration with providers
- Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, FDA, DEA)
- Clinical recommendations and drug review
- Immunizations and preventive services
- Workflow optimization and risk management
- Solution oriented mindset
- Customer service and communication skills
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist – Florida Board of Pharmacy
- Immunization Certification
Timeline
Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
2005 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Rubin Chemists
2003 - 2005
Pharmacist
Badar al Jashmi Pharmacy
1990 - 2002
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) -
Gulbarga University