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Rehn Riggle

Shepherdsville,KY

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist-in-Charge

PharMerica
Louisville, KY
09.2023 - Current
  • Achieved optimum staff performance through proactive management and monitoring of daily activities.
  • Managed workflow within the pharmacy department according to established standards.
  • Analyzed patient profiles for the purpose of providing optimal pharmaceutical care.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through utilization of generic drugs when appropriate.
  • Ensured accurate and timely dispensing of medications to patients in accordance with physician instructions.
  • Facilitated communication between pharmacists, physicians and other healthcare personnel involved in patient care.
  • Developed policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Performed quality assurance reviews on prescription orders before they were filled by technicians.
  • Oversaw the training program for newly hired pharmacists and technicians.
  • Checked medication orders against appropriate standards of care and recommended therapy changes to treating physicians and facility staff.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
  • Oversaw and verified work of 37 pharmacy staff to maintain optimum quality controls.
  • Provided consultation services to physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding drug interactions, contraindications, side effects, dosage forms, and storage requirements.
  • Maintained records of all prescriptions filled and prepared reports as required by law or regulation.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
  • Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Pharmacy
Louisville, KY
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed daily operations of the pharmacy, including staffing, scheduling and inventory control.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
  • Ensured that all prescription information was accurately entered into computer system for billing purposes.
  • Ordered supplies needed for pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
  • Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
  • Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
  • Worked closely with store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Supervised and provided guidance to pharmacy technicians in the preparation and distribution of medication orders.
  • Performed regular audits of patient records to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
  • Checked accuracy and productivity in performance of operational activities to maintain active pace of pharmacy.
  • Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
  • Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
  • Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
  • Resolved customer inquiries concerning their prescriptions, insurance coverage, pricing or other related issues.
  • Conducted quarterly reviews of employees' performance against established goals.
  • Monitored regulatory changes affecting the practice of pharmacy and updated staff accordingly.
  • Informed patients and patrons about flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
Crestwood, KY
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
  • Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
  • Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • 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.
  • Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
  • Assisted in training pharmacy technicians on prescription processing, inventory management and customer service skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient profiles, medications and inventories.
  • Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
  • Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
  • Facilitated the implementation of new technologies such as automated dispensing systems into the workflow process.
  • Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
  • Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements and directions for use.
  • Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
  • Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently and professionally while promoting a positive image for the organization.
  • Compounded non-sterile preparations such as ointments, creams or suspensions when necessary.
  • Reviewed physician orders for appropriateness prior to dispensing medications.
  • Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
  • Performed daily audits to ensure accuracy of all pharmacy operations.

Pharmacist Intern

CVS Pharmacy
Louisville, KY
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Counseled customers on the proper use of over-the-counter medications.
  • Entered updated patient details into pharmacy database.
  • Reviewed and verified patient information for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing medication.
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
  • Provided patient counseling on prescribed medications, including side effects and drug interactions.
  • Observed proper handling techniques for hazardous drugs according to safety protocols.
  • Assessed potential drug interactions or allergies prior to dispensing medications.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with patients.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
  • Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
  • Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting and status updates on prescriptions.
  • Verified the accuracy of dosage forms, directions for use, expiration dates.
  • Ensured compliance with state pharmacy regulations and laws governing pharmaceutical practices.
  • Participated in quality assurance activities such as audits and inspections.
  • Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, maintaining records, updating databases.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Adhered to all legal requirements regarding controlled substances.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding patient needs.
  • Worked with experienced pharmacists to train on proper procedures.
  • Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Vincennes, IN
02.2016 - 06.2018
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
07-2021

Associate of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
05-2018

Skills

  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Immunization Administration
  • Prescription Verification
  • Pharmacy Operations
  • Medication Management
  • Patient Counseling
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Side Effect and Usage Education
  • Operational Oversight
  • Pharmacy Filekeeping
  • Customer Service
  • Self Motivation
  • Data Entry
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Delegating Assignments
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Task Prioritization

Certification

  • Registered Pharmacist (KY-Preceptor) 022289

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pharmacist-in-Charge

PharMerica
09.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Pharmacy
06.2022 - 09.2023

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - 06.2022

Pharmacist Intern

CVS Pharmacy
06.2018 - 08.2021

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
02.2016 - 06.2018

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Sullivan University

Associate of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

Vincennes University

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