Rita Patel RPh
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Licensed pharmacist in Texas with Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and twenty-two years of experience providing excellent pharmacy services in a retail setting. Thorough understanding of laws, regulations and standards governing the practice of pharmacy. Outstanding interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing positive relationships with customers, pharmaceutical representatives/manufacturers, medical professionals, healthcare organizations and insurance providers. Dedicated Pharmacist offering [22] 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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
06.2023 - Current
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Directly supervised [9] Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Assessed correct identity, strength and purity of medications when filling prescriptions.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
Clinical Pharmacist
CVS CAREMARK
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Perform clinical review of Medicare Part D prior authorization
- Follow polices and procedure
- Apply appropriate clinical criteria and guidelines
- Outreach to provider for additional clinical information
- Ensure proper clinical judgment for proper coverage determination for member
- Ensure proper compliance and accuracy for each requested coverage determination
- Review drugs, member profile and proper documentation
Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.1999 - 05.2021
- Administered COVID Vaccine distribution, storage and disseminated 50 shots per shift Distributed 35 COVID rapid tests per shift and trained technicians to adhere to safety protocols Volunteered at clinical sites to distribute COVID vaccinations to the senior population
- Review and interpret prescription information to ensure all prescriptions are accurate and complete
- Retrieved prescriptions, counted/measured quantity, containerize medicine, printed and affixed label, manage transfers during peak time to create efficient customer service
- Consult with physicians and patients with regard to medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, disease management and potential side effects of prescription and OTC medications
- Work closely with insurance companies to manage patient claims and disputes
Pharmacist
ECKERD’S PHARMACY, cities
01.1997 - 02.1999
- Review and interpret prescription information to ensure all prescriptions are accurate and complete
- Managed inventory through internal audits of expired/recalled OTC and prescription drugs
- Oversaw operational workflow of pharmacy to ensure continuity and improved patient care
- Ensure continual compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations, including HIPAA.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
A.R. College of Pharmacy
1991
Skills
- TPN Monitoring
- Overseeing Technicians
- Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
- Quality Review Processes
- Pharmacy Automation
- Patient Education
- Reviewing Prescriptions
- Prescriptions Management
- Insurance Requirements
- Drug Inventory Management
- Medication Therapy Management
- Prescription Drug Labeling
- Medicare and Medicaid Processes
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Acute Care Expertise
- Staff Training
- Process Improvement
- Medication Dispensation
- Safety Awareness
- Proper Storage
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
- Pharmaceutical Preparation
- Patient Profiles
- Institutional Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Services
- Completing Annual Inventories
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Regulatory Requirements
- Managing Products
- Immunization Services
- Loss Prevention Controls
- Monitoring Therapeutic Effectiveness
- Prescription Compounding
- Supply Ordering
- Prescription Checks
- Pyxis System
- Patient Relations
- Proper Storage Understanding
- Order Fulfillment
- Resolving Complaints
- Pharmaceutical Sales and Services
- Treatment Consulting
- in Good Standing with the State Name Board of Pharmacy
- Conflict Resolution Ability
- Maintaining Records
- Storage Procedures
- Drug Interaction
- Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
- Inventory Control
- Travel Medicine
- USP 797 and USP 800 Knowledge
- Inventory Maintenance Systems
- Profit Margins
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Cash Register Operations
- In-Depth Pharmacy Law Knowledge
- Documentation Skills
- Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention
- HIPAA Regulations Compliance
- Billing Management
- Skilled in Clinical Interventions
- Patient Medical Histories
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Profitability Understanding
- Insurance Claim Processing Software
- Retail Support
- Profit and Loss Control
- Audit Support
- Setting Up Profiles
- Data Entry Specialist
- Verifying Orders
- Dosing Recommendations
- Influenza Prevention and Treatment
- Insurance Billing Expertise
- Insurance Coordination
- Overseeing Interns
- Company Policy Compliance
- Customer Service
- Physician Orders Processing
- Quality Assurance
- Vaccines
Affiliations
American Pharmaceutical Association (AphA) – member November 2007- Present
Additional Information
- Eligibility: , No restrictions to work in the United States- US citizen.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Gujarati
Full Professional
Marathi
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Osho
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
CVS CAREMARK
09.2022 - 03.2023
Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
07.1999 - 05.2021
Pharmacist
ECKERD’S PHARMACY, cities
01.1997 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
A.R. College of Pharmacy
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