Rema Turfe
Dearborn Heights
Summary
Detail-oriented pharmacist skilled in patient counseling, medication management, and accurate prescription review. Committed to enhancing patient safety and medication efficacy through comprehensive therapy management and training of pharmacy staff. Results-driven pharmacist with expertise in medication therapy management and inventory control. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals and provide exceptional customer service, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and compliance with regulations. Dedicated pharmacist with strong skills in patient counseling and staff training. Experienced in managing pharmacy operations and conducting thorough medication reviews to minimize errors and enhance patient satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Trenton
09.2023 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients following prescriptions and safety protocols.
- Provided healthcare consultations to customers regarding medication uses and side effects.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure medication availability and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication therapies.
- Assisted in training new pharmacy staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Conducted medication therapy management reviews for patients on complex regimens.
- Implemented safety checks to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety.
- Educated customers on over-the-counter products and health management resources available at Walgreens Boots Alliance.
- Managed the daily operations of a retail or hospital pharmacy.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Contributed to pharmacy and healthcare team meetings with medication expertise and recommendations.
- Administered immunizations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Managed medication therapy and patient counseling to ensure optimal drug safety and efficacy.
- Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Supervised staff and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Dearborn Heights
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Managed inventory by restocking shelves and organizing pharmaceutical products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace and equipment.
- Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software efficiently.
- Supported the pharmacy team in administrative tasks and patient record management.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Checked pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
- Provided guidance on prescription refills when appropriate.
- Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry into pharmacy information systems for billing purposes.
- Entered patient's information into computer system and updated existing data.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05-2023
Pre-pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Michigan, Dearborn
Dearborn, MI05-2022
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Prescription review
- Patient counseling
- Immunization administration
- Inventory management
- Customer service
Timeline
Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
09.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreen's Pharmacy
09.2021 - 09.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Roosevelt University
Pre-pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Michigan, Dearborn
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