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Sarah E. Durham

East Amherst

Summary

Knowledgeable about planning medication interventions, caring for patients and optimizing therapy choices. Expertise in dosages and customization of care plans. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success. Experienced in completing clinical reviews, counseling patients and supporting physicians with information about appropriate dosages and protocols. Well-versed in medication contraindications, interactions and side effects. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
10.2019 - Current
  • Reviews, evaluates, and dispenses individual drug orders including specialty Oral chemotherapy, IV chemotherapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
  • Organizes and directs technician workflow, verifying IV and chemotherapy preparations.
  • Ensured compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing drugs and controlled substances and the maintenance of required records.
  • Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
  • Educated patients on oral chemotherapy medications and possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
  • Counseled patients regarding proper intake of oral chemotherapy medications.

Clinical Pharmacist LTC

Omnicare
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Conducted drug utilization reviews and clincical interventions for a facility that services 12,000 long term care patients.
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
  • Provided pharmacokinetic dosing and recomendatons for patients receiving vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and other antibiotics.
  • Processed and verified sterile IV preparations such as IV antibiotics, hydration fluids, and pain management formulations.

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreen's Pharmacy
03.2006 - 05.2015
  • Efficiently processed processed high volume of prescriptions.
  • 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 seven Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
  • Administered immunizations in-store and vaccine clinics
  • Medication Therapy Management coordinator for area consisting of six pharmacies, ensuring a diversity of claims, comprehensive medications reviews, and patient education.

Education

Pharm. D. - Pharmacy

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2006

Skills

  • Home Infusion Care
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Patient Care Optimization
  • Insurance Prior Authorization Coverage Determination
  • Clinical Documentation

Certification

  • Licensed New York - License I-061901 exp 11/24
  • Licensed Kentucky - License 26022175A exp 6/24
  • Licensed Indiana - License 013775 with Nalaxone Certification exp 2/24
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Assocation. Exp 5/25
  • APhA Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery certified
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacist

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
10.2019 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist LTC

Omnicare
08.2015 - 07.2017

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreen's Pharmacy
03.2006 - 05.2015

Pharm. D. - Pharmacy

Purdue University

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