Rachel Adkins
Shelbiana,KY
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented pharmacy professional with experience at Howard Family Pharmacy. Proven ability in pharmacy workflow optimization and patient counseling, enhancing service quality and efficiency. Skilled in medication preparation and therapeutic drug monitoring, consistently ensuring accuracy and improving patient satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist Intern
Howard Family Pharmacy
07.2024 - Current
- Contribute to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with pharmacy staff members.
- Utilize strong communication skills to educate patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions.
- Use pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Display organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.
Pharmacy Technician
Economy Drug
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with accuracy.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens/ Rite Aid
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Buchanan, VA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY05-2021
Skills
- Pharmacy workflow optimization
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Medication preparation
- Patient counseling
- Prescription verification
- Immunization administration
- Clinical pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical calculations
Educational Experiences
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare (Highlands, KY) Mar.- Apr. 2025
- Pikeville Medical Center: Inpatient Pharmacy (Pikeville, KY) Feb.- Mar. 2025
- Care More Pharmacy (Dorton, KY) Jan.- Feb. 2025
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare (South Williamson, KY) Nov.- Dec. 2024
- Food City Pharmacy (Pikeville, KY) Oct.- Nov. 2024
- Mountain Comprehensive Center (Elkhorn City, KY) Sept.- Oct. 2024
- Appalachian Regional Health Care (Hazard, KY) Jul.- Aug. 2024
- Howard Family Pharmacy (Eastern, KY) Jun.- Jul. 2024
Core Pharmacy Practice Experience (CPPE)
- Pikeville Medical Center: Inpatient Pharmacy (Pikeville, KY) Jul. 2023
- Pikeville Medical Center: Outpatient Pharmacy (Pikeville, KY) Jun. 2023
Certification
- Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Certificate – American Pharmacists Association.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association
- REVIVE: Narcan Administrations Certificate
- USP 797/800 Sterile Compounding and Training Certificate
Timeline
Pharmacist Intern
Howard Family Pharmacy
07.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Economy Drug
05.2020 - 08.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens/ Rite Aid
10.2018 - 06.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Pikeville
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