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Randall Ramnarain

Queens,NY

Summary

Pharmacy professional with extensive experience in overseeing pharmacy operations and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Proven ability to lead teams and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and patient safety. Known for strong collaborative skills and adaptability to evolving healthcare demands.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist Supervisor

VIP Pharmacy
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of the pharmacy, including staffing, scheduling and inventory control.
  • Supervised and provided guidance to pharmacy technicians in the preparation and distribution of medication orders.
  • Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy prior to filling to ensure patient safety.
  • Provided professional consultation services on drug therapy options for patients.
  • Ensured that all prescription information was accurately entered into computer system for billing purposes.
  • Resolved customer inquiries concerning their prescriptions, insurance coverage, pricing or other related issues.
  • Managed a team of pharmacists and technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and promoting professional development opportunities.
  • Evaluated new products or services offered by vendors as potential cost savings measures.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for pricing discounts on bulk purchases while maintaining high-quality product standards.
  • Demonstrated strong commitment to patient privacy by maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and implementing secure data management practices.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical research findings and regulatory changes impacting clinical practice guidelines.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures within the pharmacy department by identifying efficiencies in procurement and resource utilization.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Coordinated with physicians' offices to obtain medical records when needed for prescription processing.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Checked accuracy and productivity in performance of operational activities to maintain active pace of pharmacy.
  • Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines along with patient specific factors such as age, weight, concurrent diagnosis.
  • Administered flu immunizations to patients to prevent illness and promote well-being.

CVS Pharmacy Manager

CVS
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Overseeing pharmacy operations and ensuring metrics are met
  • Responsible for the team performance, payroll, schedule, and efficacy
  • Ensuring pharmacy is compliant with rules and regulation of NYS
  • Displaying leadership and managers skills.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Facilitated community outreach events promoting health awareness, education, and preventive measures against various diseases.
  • Boosted pharmacy's public image by initiating health awareness campaigns in local community.
  • Promoted customer-centric approach, resolving complaints and queries promptly and professionally.

CVS Staff Pharmacist

CVS
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Review Prescriptions for accuracy, safety, and efficacy
  • Maintain pharmacy records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, inventories, and control records
  • Administering flu shots, Tdap and shingles vaccines
  • Responsible to ensure efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment
  • Provide specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review and evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs regimen.

Walgreens Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Able to perform all aspects of pharmacy operations
  • Used InterCom Plus System and performed data entry/review and product verification for all prescriptions processed and accurately dispense medication
  • Prepared and administer immunizations
  • Resolved third party rejections, TPR and DUR
  • Provided supervision and ensure great pharmacy workflow, peak performance, and teamwork in high volume environments
  • Provided MTM and daily adherence calls to ensure optimize drug therapy and improved therapeutic outcomes.

Direct RX Pharmacy, Supervisor Pharmacist

Direct RX Pharmacy
09.2015 - 03.2020
  • Perform daily management of the pharmacy such as dispensing medication by reviewing potential drug interactions, side effects and abide to state and federal regulations
  • Supervise technicians in processing prescriptions and maintaining proper work environment
  • Communicate with health care professionals to discuss patient therapy and resolve any issues
  • Ensure patient safety by counseling on OTC and prescription products
  • Perform comprehensive medication reviews through Outcomes and Mirixa
  • Promote preventive care by administering the Influenza, Pneumonia, Tdap, Meningococcal and Shingles vaccines.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
06-2015

Skills

  • Medication Dispensing
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Procedure Development
  • Insurance Billing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Care Monitoring
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Purchasing Management
  • Pharmacy Operations
  • Drug utilization review
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Pharmacology
  • FDA regulations
  • Controlled drug logging
  • Administering vaccines

Certification

  • APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, 08/01/2015
  • APhA Essential Elements of Prescription Analgesic Compounding Certification, 11/01/2016
  • New York, Pharmacist, 061104

Timeline

Pharmacist Supervisor

VIP Pharmacy
05.2023 - Current

CVS Pharmacy Manager

CVS
07.2021 - 04.2023

CVS Staff Pharmacist

CVS
08.2020 - 06.2021

Walgreens Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
03.2020 - 07.2020

Direct RX Pharmacy, Supervisor Pharmacist

Direct RX Pharmacy
09.2015 - 03.2020

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Long Island University

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