Randy Junk
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Pharmacy professional with 30 plus years experience in pharmaceutical consultation and patient care. Consistently delivers impactful medication management for patient care and safety and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability, possessing strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Pharmacist
Omnicare, A CVS Health
11.1992 - Current
- Assisted in staff training programs to ensure all employees remained current on industry best practices, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements relating to Long Term Care State and Federal Guidelines
- Developed strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers through consistent communication and collaboration on treatment plans and recommendations
- Enhanced patient care by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive medication reviews.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with Long Term Care leadership teams
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by maintaining accurate records of controlled substances and monitoring drug storage conditions.
- Worked with Long Term Care Facilities on new admission reviews to ensure patient medication safety in reconciliation of hospital transfer records and facility staff transcription of medication orders.
Staff Pharmacist
Cottage Hospital
05.1998 - 01.2020
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses and other medical personnel within the hospital
- Was a part time staffer and always willing to give extra time if facility staffing warranted extra assistance of change in schedules
- Optimized workflow processes for faster prescription filling, resulting in improved patient satisfaction levels.
- Supervised compounding activities, ensuring accuracy in preparation of custom medications according to physician specifications.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
Education
Pharmacy
Drake University
Des Moines, IA12-1988
Skills
- Medication utilization assessment
- Comprehensive medication review
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Regulatory adherence
- Formulary optimization
- Medication safety procedures
- Medication storage guidelines
- Drug interaction assessment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Licensed pharmacist in Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Cottage Hospital
05.1998 - 01.2020
Consultant Pharmacist
Omnicare, A CVS Health
11.1992 - Current
Pharmacy
Drake University
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