Regina Lakhter
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished registered pharmacist in New York, New Jersey and Florida. Great in multitasking, working in a fast paced environment and great managerial skills. Knowledgeable Pharmacist-in-Charge with excellent leadership and pharmacy management abilities. Well-versed in current regulations, recall procedures and medication contraindications. Oversees, directs and manages staff effectively to maintain compliant operations. Lead and direct Todt Hill Pharmacy operations to protect patients and meet operational targets. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories and working with patients to provide top-notch support. Well-organized, efficient and diligent about preventing errors. Resourceful Pharmacist with over 22 years' experience in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
A&G pharmacy
Brooklyn, NY, 11224
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and verified prescriptions for safety and legality.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on proper usage.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability of essential drugs.
- Trained pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and customer service.
- Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Analyzed drug utilization patterns in order to recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Staff Pharmacist
Sunshine Pharmacy And Health
Brooklyn, NY, 11235
12.2021 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to customers.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers regarding patient medication plans.
- Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements and directions for use.
- Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
- Utilized pharmaceutical software to manage inventory, process prescriptions, and monitor drug interactions.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with new medications, technology, and pharmacy practices.
Supervising Pharmacist
Todt Hill Pharmacy Inc. DBA Pharmacy on Wheels
Staten Island, NY
03.2002 - 12.2022
- Offered clinical expertise to help resolve drug-related questions and concerns initiated by staff and administrators.
- Implemented cost-containment strategies covering both dispensing and procurement activities.
- Oversaw and verified work of 10 pharmacy staff to maintain optimum quality controls.
- Achieved optimum staff performance through proactive management and monitoring of daily activities.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
- Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Cross-promoted supplement and nutritional products to maximize add-on sales.
- Managed inventory and reduced costs by negotiating prices with multiple generic pharmaceutical suppliers.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
Staff Pharmacist
Genovese Drug Store
Brooklyn, NY
01.1998 - 02.2002
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
- Managed medication therapy, providing information and responding to questions.
- Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Maintained lines of communication with patients, providing instructions and general support.
- Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use.
- Reviewed dosages and medications to monitor efficacy and safety of prescribed therapies for patient's current condition.
- Oversaw proper maintenance of drug inventory levels, ordering medications and supplies in alignment with patient needs.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Arnold And Marie Schwartz Collage Of Pharmacy LIU
Brooklyn, NY08.1997
Skills
- Interpreting orders
- Dispensing medicines
- Overseeing pharmacy operations
- FDA regulations
- Verifying inventory
- Recall monitoring
- Monthly narcotic inventories
- Sales skills
- Controlled drug logging
- Delegating assignments
- Drug therapies
- Calculating doses
- Supervising technicians
- Medication counseling
- Clinical collaboration
- Drug utilization review
- Medication therapy management
Certification
- RPH License - New York - New Jersey - Florida - 1998
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
A&G pharmacy
01.2023 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Sunshine Pharmacy And Health
12.2021 - Current
Supervising Pharmacist
Todt Hill Pharmacy Inc. DBA Pharmacy on Wheels
03.2002 - 12.2022
Staff Pharmacist
Genovese Drug Store
01.1998 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Arnold And Marie Schwartz Collage Of Pharmacy LIU