Sebastian Latina
Pharmacist
West Nyack,NY
Summary
A team oriented pharmacist with experience in various fast paced, rapidly changing environments, with an excellent ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to team success through hard work, a sense of urgency, attention to detail, delegation and excellent organizational skills. Effectively utilizes clinical background to impact star ratings and to collaborate productively with healthcare practitioners to discuss appropriate therapy, disease state knowledge, drug-drug/drug-disease interactions, and duplicate therapy. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work well with others to determine outcomes or solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
03.2023 - Current
- Emphasized the importance of adherence and preventative therapy by communicating with customers immunization gaps, refill reminders, first fill counseling, and ready fills/script sync.
- Communicated daily, weekly, quarterly goals to improve metrics such as operational insights and asset protection.
- Reviewed customers service feedback daily, communicating/sharing feedback to improve service and care for our customers.
- Promoted behaviors that supported team work, holding employees responsible for attendance, task assignments, and compliance trainings.
- Managed a 24 hours store (weekly volume of approximately 4,600) staff of 5 Pharmacists, and 18 pharmacy technicians, and 4 pharmacy interns.
- Increased moral and productivity of pharmacy staff by distributing daily responsibilities and tasks.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2022 - 10.2022
Pharmacist Operations Lead
Capsule Pharmacy
Manhattan, NY
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed operations directing 12 pharmacists, 35 technicians, and 13 fullfilment technicians ensuring prescription orders were prepared and delivered on time.
- Check medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Collaborate with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Supervise dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Work with automated dispensing systems and other pharmacy automation systems as required by department.
Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist
Cvs Pharmacy Inc.
New City, NY
08.2003 - 12.2021
- Taught pharmacy students serving as interns in preparation for their graduation or licensure.
- Offered health promotion and prevention activities, for example, training people to use devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors.
- Optimized inventory organization and upkeep procedures.
- Reported adverse drug events (ADE) and medication errors in alignment with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
Pharmacy Manager
Rite Aid
Middletown, NY
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborate with pharmacy supervisor, pharmacists on duty and technicians to administer MODERNA Covid-19 vaccine to a high volume of patients in a smooth, organized manner.
- Perform routine MTM outreaches via the Outcomes platform to address patient health concerns such as initiating therapy, addressing adherence, and educating patients on their disease states.
- Maintain star rating by addressing activities such as refill reminders, adherence concerns & 30 to 90 day conversions.
- Implemented company & safety standards to perform daily COVID-19 PCR Drive Thru testing.
- Manage and observe safety standards provided by corporate office to protect pharmacists, pharmacy technicians & clients during COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Train & develop pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians.
- Evaluate patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Vaccinate patients to provide immunity against COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, shingles & TDaP.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration..
Humana Clinical Review Pharmacist
Humana
Work At Home, NY
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with fellow pharmacists to produce outcomes necessary for patient safety and care.
- Performed prior authorization reviews utilizing compendia, such as Micromedex, Lexicomp (AHFS-DI) & Clinical Pharmacology.
- Determined reasonable & necessary guidelines for non-formulary medications, maximum daily limits, drug interactions, duplicate therapy & tier exceptions.
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2003
Skills
- Star Rating management
- Medication Therapy Management
- Proficient In Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom & G-Suite
- Productivity Standards
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Customer Service, Education, And Counseling
- Policies And Procedures
- Quality Assurance And Control
- Drug utilization review
Certification
- Certificate of Immunization Delivery (2010)
- CPR/Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Red Cross)
- New York Registered Pharmacist (I056667-01)
- Connecticut Registered Pharmacist (PCT.0009950)
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
03.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
10.2022 - 02.2023
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2022 - 10.2022
Pharmacist Operations Lead
Capsule Pharmacy
12.2021 - 08.2022
Pharmacy Manager
Rite Aid
05.2020 - 08.2021
Humana Clinical Review Pharmacist
Humana
11.2019 - 02.2020
Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist
Cvs Pharmacy Inc.
08.2003 - 12.2021
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University Of Connecticut
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