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Rocio Mendez
Clinical Pharmacist
Basehor,KS
Summary
Experienced Pharmacist with strong background in compounding, clinical pharmacy knowledge and patient care. Excels in fast-paced environments and teamwork to provide superb clinical services. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy customers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Investigational Pharmacist
The University of Kansas Health System
Fairway, KS
4 2014 - Current
- Manager: Leslie Khan, PharmD
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Streamlined study medication filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for study patients.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and adherence to study protocols.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Improved pharmacy efficiency with implementation of innovative inventory management system, reducing waste and ensuring medication availability.
- Reduced medication errors through rigorous adherence to pharmacy protocols and continuous staff training.
- Managed drug and supply inventories for study medications.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use of medications with investigational drugs.
Clinical Pharmacist
The University of Kansas Hospital
06.2011 - Current
- Primary practice site: Hematology/Oncology
- Manager: Leigh Anne Scott, MBA, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Primary practice sites: Outpatient Pharmacy, OR pharmacy, Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, and Central Pharmacy Operations
- Manager: Mark Steinbeck, MBA, RPh
Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart Supercenter
09.2007 - 06.2008
- District Manager: Curtis Koirth, RPh
Pharmacy Practice Resident
Wesley Medical Center
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Residency Director: Chris Durham, PharmD
Pharmacy Intern/Interpreter
Kindred Care
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Supervisor: Greg Schreck
Pharmacy Intern
St. Luke’s Hospital
08.2004 - 05.2007
- Supervisor: Jill T
- Robke, PharmD
Interpreter
Social and Rehabilitation Services for the State of Kansas
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Supervisor: Pam Collins
Pharmacy Technician
St. Luke’s Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2004
- Supervisor: Mark Steinbeck, MBA, RPh
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
Lawrence, KS 08.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City 08.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
Customer Service and Communication Skills
Drug Inventory Management
Staff Training
Patient Privacy Protection
Overseeing technicians
Operations Support
Preparing Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounds
Adaptability and Flexibility
Licensure/Certifications
- State of Kansas Pharmacist Licensure
- State of Missouri Pharmacist Licensure
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- Immunization Theory and Practice Certificate
Software
Microsoft Teams
EPIC
Pharmacy Keeper
NCOUP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
The University of Kansas Hospital
06.2011 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City
07.2008 - 07.2011
Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart Supercenter
09.2007 - 06.2008
Pharmacy Practice Resident
Wesley Medical Center
07.2007 - 06.2008
Pharmacy Intern/Interpreter
Kindred Care
05.2006 - 05.2007
Interpreter
Social and Rehabilitation Services for the State of Kansas
01.2005 - 05.2006
Pharmacy Intern
St. Luke’s Hospital
08.2004 - 05.2007
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
08.2003 - 05.2007
Pharmacy Technician
St. Luke’s Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
08.2000 - 05.2002
Investigational Pharmacist
The University of Kansas Health System
4 2014 - Current
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