Sarah Kunkel
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Summary
Pharmacovigilance specialist in Minnesota with PharmD degree with 4 years of experience in pharmacovigilance and fourteen years of experience in community pharmacy with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Eager to transition to a data science role after completing Masters of data science.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist
ProPharma Group
02.2021 - Current
- Perform pharmacovigilance cases processing activities.
- Strong knowledge of post-marketing drug safety reporting regulations (FDA).
- Write case narrative and review MedWatch CIOMS/E2B reports.
- Actively participated in post-marketing surveillance studies, gathering valuable insights on drug usage patterns and associated risks.
- Pod led, led team of 5 cases assessors in case processing activities.
Medical Information Specialist
ProPharma Group
02.2020 - Current
- Responded to request by consumers and health care professionals for medical and safety information in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
- Formulated and provided accurate responses to medical information requests by health care professionals and consumers.
- Accurately identified, documented, and reported adverse events and special situations.
Pharmacy Manager
Cub Pharmacy
12.2016 - Current
- Oversaw opening of new Cub pharmacy location.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal drug laws as regulated by state board of pharmacy, Drug Enforcement Administration, and FDA.
- Performed MTM services such as CMR's and assisted store teams with clinical programs.
- Pharmacy won "2018 Best Pharmacy" in Blaine/Spring Lake Park local newspaper survey.
- Consistently exceeded script volume goals by >30%.
- Participated in community outreach programs giving health screenings.
- Gave presentations on pharmacy issues to community groups.
Staff Pharmacist
Cub Pharmacy
01.2011 - 11.2017
- Interpreted and evaluated validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions.
- Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.
- Interacted with insurance companies regarding reimbursement issues.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Served as a preceptor to pharmacy interns.
Pharmacy Manager
Cub Pharmacy
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Led 7 member pharmacy team
- Dispensed medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal drug laws as regulated by state board of pharmacy, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Food and Drug Administration
- Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions.
- Consistently upheld proper pharmacy procedures and standards.
- Managed pharmacy inventory through proper medication ordering, returns and inter-store transfers.
Staff Pharmacist
Cub Pharmacy
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Accurately dispensed and compounded medications. Consistently upheld proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards.
- Interacted with insurance companies regarding benefit issues.
- Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.
- Assisted manager in pharmacy operations.
Long Term Care Pharmacist
Preferred Choice Pharmacy
04.2006 - 10.2006
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Efficiently answered multi-line phone and processed high volume of order requests from nurses, doctors and pharmacists.
- Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Minnesota- College of Pharmacy
Minneapolis, MN2005
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Minnesota- College of Biological Sciences
Saint Paul, MN2001
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- MedDRA
- Excel/Word
- APHA's "Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care" Certification
- Immunization Certified
- Pharmacy Preceptor
- Self motivating
Certification
In good standing with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, license #118232.
Professional certificate
- Python for Everybody Specialization, Coursera -in progress, expected completion date June 24
Timeline
Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist
ProPharma Group
02.2021 - Current
Medical Information Specialist
ProPharma Group
02.2020 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Cub Pharmacy
12.2016 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Cub Pharmacy
01.2011 - 11.2017
Pharmacy Manager
Cub Pharmacy
08.2008 - 01.2011
Long Term Care Pharmacist
Preferred Choice Pharmacy
04.2006 - 10.2006
Staff Pharmacist
Cub Pharmacy
06.2005 - 08.2008
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Minnesota- College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Minnesota- College of Biological Sciences
In good standing with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, license #118232.
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