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
99 Chestnut St Oneonta Ny 13820
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
94 Chestnut St Oneonta Ny 13820
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, MA05.1993
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