Ray Seijas
Hialeah,Florida
Summary
Qualified professional with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
03.2023 - Current
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Educated Type 2 diabetes patients on medication therapy, proper nutrition and fitness.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Contacted insurance companies to resolve claims issues.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling.
- Updated patient profiles and prescriptions in IC+ with strong focus on accuracy.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
APPE Internal Medicine
Memorial Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Completed PowerPoints and Excel projects on decease states and medication research.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
APPE Elective Community
Walgreens Specialty
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Similar experience to my current profession, however, with more emphasis on medication therapy for certain populations of low income or receiving specialty medication.
- Worked closely with pharmacists to make sure that patients receive their medication.
- Using Asembia, patient medication dispensing and shipment were documented.
- Using programs such as Gilead and the PAF, patients were given medication without costs.
- Worked closely with the head of specialty Dr. Joan Bustelo in order to review store numbers and prepare for corporate presentations.
APPE Ambulatory Care
Borinquen Health
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked closely with patients in order to provide counseling on decease states or new medication therapy.
APPE Community Pharmacy
Amazon PillPack
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Made sure that dispenser machines had enough labels, medication, and vials in order to fill orders.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- The experience is similar to Walgreens.
APPE Hospital Elective
University Of Miami Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Similar to experience to my Internal Medicine rotation, however, I was responsible for monitoring patient vitals, labs, and drug concentration values to determine whether to start or stop therapy on patients.
APPE Specialty (MTMs)
Memorial Specialty Pharmacy
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Completed MTM calls and followed up with prescribers to recommend medication for patients in high risk of comorbidities.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
APPE General Medicine
Hialeah Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Completed medication reconciliations and antibiotic stewardship.
IPPE Community Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Similar to my work experience at Walgreens
IPPE Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
Memorial Hospital West
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Typed, filled, and helped verify prescriptions which were dispensed to patients being discharged from hospital.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Similar work experience to Walgreens.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Larkin University
Miami, FL05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Florida International University
Miami, FL06-2019
Associate of Arts - Chemistry
Miami-Dade College
North Miami, FL05-2015
Skills
- Medication preparation
- Medication Therapy Management
- Medication dispensing and immunizing
- Medicare and Medicaid process
- Customer service, education and counseling
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Overseeing Technicians
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
Certification
- Certified Pharmacist - Florida Board of Pharmacy
- BLS Provider - American Heart Association
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Human Research/ Biomedical Researchers - CITI
Timeline
Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
03.2023 - Current
APPE Elective Community
Walgreens Specialty
03.2022 - 05.2022
APPE Ambulatory Care
Borinquen Health
02.2022 - 04.2022
APPE Community Pharmacy
Amazon PillPack
01.2022 - 02.2022
APPE Hospital Elective
University Of Miami Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
APPE Internal Medicine
Memorial Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
APPE Specialty (MTMs)
Memorial Specialty Pharmacy
08.2021 - 09.2021
APPE General Medicine
Hialeah Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2021
IPPE Community Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
02.2021 - 03.2021
IPPE Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
Memorial Hospital West
01.2021 - 02.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
03.2019 - 03.2023
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Larkin University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Chemistry
Miami-Dade College
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