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Rickey Edwards

Memphis,TN

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented pharmacist with extensive experience at Walgreens, excelling in medication dispensing and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare providers. Skilled in drug inventory management and committed to maintaining high standards of pharmacy ethics and safety.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

Walgreens
Memphis, TN
09.1989 - 03.2026
  • Administered medications with precision, ensuring adherence to pharmacy regulations.
  • Advised patients on medication usage and assessed potential side effects.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely ordering and restocking of pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Facilitated collaboration with healthcare providers to enhance patient care plans and medication therapy management.

Education

Memphis State University
Memphis, TN

Undergraduate Studies - Chemistry

Univ of Tn , Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Univ of TN, Memphis
Memphis, TN
06.1993

High School Diploma -

Covington High School
Covington, TN
06.1986

Skills

  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Prescription verification
  • Drug inventory management
  • Medication dispensing
  • Dispensing medications
  • Patient counseling
  • Patient education
  • Drug safety
  • Maintaining records
  • Prescription filling
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Pharmacy ethics
  • Pharmacy inventory and recordkeeping
  • Medication expertise
  • Billing management
  • Educating patients
  • State licensed pharmacist
  • Verifying orders
  • Reviewing prescriptions
  • Resolving complaints
  • Compounding experience
  • Vaccination administration
  • Immunization administration
  • Continuing education
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • OTC recommendations
  • Medication dispensing and immunizing
  • Staff training
  • Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness
  • Interpreting orders
  • Controlled substance tracking
  • Drug storage

Timeline

Pharmacist

Walgreens
09.1989 - 03.2026

Memphis State University

Undergraduate Studies - Chemistry

Univ of Tn , Murfreesboro

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Univ of TN, Memphis

High School Diploma -

Covington High School
Rickey Edwards