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Scott VanValkenburg

Oneonta,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist Manager

Walgreens
06.2008 - Current
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
  • Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
  • Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
  • Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
  • Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
  • Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
  • Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Managed drug and supply inventories.
  • Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
  • Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Filled and dispensed [Number] prescriptions daily.
  • Liaised with physicians and patients on proper dosage and potential adverse drug interactions.
  • Promoted pharmacy services to patients and medical providers.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.

Staff Pharmacist

Rite Aide Pharmacy
09.1993 - 06.2008
  • 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 [Number] Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
  • Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
  • Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Boston, MA
05.1993

Skills

  • Prescription Interpretation
  • Pharmacy Law
  • Patient Compliance Monitoring
  • Retail Pharmacy Operations
  • Overseeing Technicians
  • Prescription Dispensing
  • Shortage Control
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Medication Review
  • Immunization Administration
  • Patient Counseling
  • Customer Satisfaction

Timeline

Pharmacist Manager

Walgreens
06.2008 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Rite Aide Pharmacy
09.1993 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy

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