Rebekah Loden
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Pharmacist offering eleven years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
East Tennessee Pharmacy Services
11.2023 - Current
- Provide pharmaceutical care to long term facilities and behavioral health facilities in East Tennessee region
- Prepare sterile compounding medications as needed, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and regulatory standards
- Dose infusion medications based on pharmacokinetic principles, considering factors such as patient's age, weight, renal and hepatic function, and concurrent medications
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication reviews and recommendations for long-term care residents.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy, adjusting dosages or recommending alternative therapies when necessary.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
Market Pharmacist
Walgreens
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Provide pharmacist coverage to high volume Walgreens stores located in Knoxville area upon acquisition and closure of community pharmacy
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
Clinical Pharmacist
Live and Let Live Drug Store
06.2013 - 07.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Utilized EQuIPP to monitor pharmacy performance metrics and STAR ratings, identifying areas for improvement and implementing interventions to enhance quality of care
- Analyzed data from EQuIPP to track performance trends and outcomes, collaborating with team to implement strategies for improvement
- Oversaw all aspects of daily pharmacy operations, including purchasing, cost analysis, inventory management, personnel management, prescription fulfillment, and point-of-sale transactions and ensured efficient workflow processes to optimize productivity and customer service
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing pharmacy practices, including medication storage, handling, and dispensing.
- Unemployed in July 2023 due to unexpected closure of drug store
Pharmacist In Charge
Midtown Professional Pharmacy
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed pharmacy operations including purchasing, cost analysis, inventory management, prescription fulfillment, and point of sale transactions
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate prescription processing, counseling on medication usage, and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, fostering trust and collaboration in medication therapy management for patients.
- Administered preventative health vaccinations including influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and herpes zoster
- Supervised closure of pharmacy and transferred patient files to chain pharmacy provider.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
Johnson City, TN05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN08.2008
Skills
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Prescription Verification
- Drug Inventory Management
- Medication Dispensing
- Clinical Documentation
- Drug utilization review
- Pharmacy benefit management
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification, 09/2025
- Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, 37507, 06/2025
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with local school system and local government to establish clinics for administering annual flu vaccines to staff, promoting community health and preventive care.
- Improved patient outcomes through customized compliance blister packaging and medication synchronization programs, enhancing medication adherence and reducing medication errors.
- Conducted monthly diabetes educational classes through "The Sweet Spot" program, empowering patients with the knowledge and skills to self-manage diabetes effectively.
Personal Information
Title: Pharm.D.
Timeline
Pharmacist
East Tennessee Pharmacy Services
11.2023 - Current
Market Pharmacist
Walgreens
08.2023 - 11.2023
Pharmacist In Charge
Midtown Professional Pharmacy
01.2014 - 09.2015
Clinical Pharmacist
Live and Let Live Drug Store
06.2013 - 07.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Tennessee
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification, 09/2025
- Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, 37507, 06/2025
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