Sage Newman
Lake,MI
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Community Pharmacist
Lisa Lundahl and J. Gross Inc
Various, Michigan
07.2023 - Current
- Same tasks as being a pharmacist at Rite Aid, but in this setting I've been able to take exceptional care on a more personalized level.
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Harrison, Michigan
08.2012 - 07.2023
- Advised customers on non-prescription medications such as over-the-counter drugs, herbals and nutritional supplements.
- Verified accuracy of prescription labels before dispensing medications.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Performed administrative duties such as updating patient information or submitting insurance claims forms.
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Managed the daily operations.
- Administered immunizations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients to provide personalized care.
- Utilized pharmaceutical software to manage inventory, process prescriptions, and monitor drug interactions.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and support staff in daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Quickly and accurately checked prescriptions at a somewhat high volume pharmacy.
Community Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Farwell, MI
06.2007 - 08.2012
- Answered customer inquiries regarding medications or health-related topics over the phone or face-to-face.
- Performed inventory control duties such as stocking shelves with pharmaceutical supplies.
- Completed data entry tasks related to prescription orders.
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of prescriptions, including counting, pouring, and labeling.
- Analyzed prescription requests for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.
- Monitored expiration dates of products stocked in the pharmacy.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing pharmacies.
- Processed payments from customers for prescriptions and other items purchased at the store.
- Provided patient counseling on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Observed pharmacy technicians in their daily duties to gain knowledge about the profession.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Delivered personable customer service at pharmacy drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting and status updates on prescriptions.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Ferris State University
Big Rapids05-2012
Skills
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Counseling
- Prescription Verification
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Immunization Administration
- Maintaining Patient Records
Certification
- Immunization Certified
- Point of Care Testing Certified
Timeline
Independent Community Pharmacist
Lisa Lundahl and J. Gross Inc
07.2023 - Current
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
08.2012 - 07.2023
Community Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2007 - 08.2012
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Ferris State University
- Immunization Certified
- Point of Care Testing Certified
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