Scott Talmage
Alpena,MI
Summary
Focused Doctor of Pharmacy with 15+ years of experience in delivering accurate review, processing, and dispensing of medications for orders ranging in complexity. Offering specialized knowledge in diabetes and vaccination specificity. Committed to patient wellness and collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining focus on safety, and confidentiality. Proficient communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators. Excellent collaborator with physicians to provide optimal patient-centered care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator of Pharmacy
Gilbert Drugs
Oscoda, MI
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
- Leveraged database to confirm validity of prescriptions, patient data and drug side effects.
- Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
- Checking patient profiles to assure that the appropriate medication was given and conferring with physicians and patients regarding appropriateness of medication.
- Immunization certificate is up to date and skill was utilized frequently.
Staff Pharmacist
LTC Pharmacy
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
- Although I did not have direct contact with patients in this work environment, I was an integral part of ensuring that all medications were appropriate and necessary for each individual.
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid
Paw Paw, MI
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Oversaw proper maintenance of drug inventory levels, ordering medications and supplies in alignment with patient needs.
Staff Pharmacist
SpartanNash
Allendale, MI
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- I traveled to several different locations of this pharmacy around the region.
Pharmacy Manager
Marsh Pharmacy
Muncie, IN
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
- Supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
- Worked closely with store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Ordered all supplies needed for the pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
Elyria, OH
05.2007 - 02.2010
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- This was a very busy pharmacy location, averaging over 200 prescriptions daily.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2004
Skills
- Immunization services
- Prescriptions management
- Physician orders processing
- BLS
- Diabetic Specialist
Timeline
Administrator of Pharmacy
Gilbert Drugs
10.2021 - 07.2023
Staff Pharmacist
LTC Pharmacy
02.2018 - 02.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid
01.2015 - 12.2017
Staff Pharmacist
SpartanNash
10.2013 - 12.2014
Pharmacy Manager
Marsh Pharmacy
03.2011 - 10.2013
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
05.2007 - 02.2010
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
University of Toledo
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