Sharon Pinchick-Janicki RPh
Southampton,PA
Summary
Licensed Pharmacist Manager with in-depth knowledge of HIPAA regulations and retail pharmacy and cannabis dispensary procedures. Skilled in consulting patients, preparing medications, training staff, maintaining inventory, and solving patient inquiries. Hands-on experience supervising a team of 15 employees with accountability for ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of medications.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist Manager
Laurel Harvest Labs
Montgomeryville, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee and perform all functions associated with management and oversight of a retail medical cannabis dispensary;
- Administer routine inspections to maintain the accurate inventory of all cannabis products;
- Train dispensary staff to ensure a consistent performance and knowledge base of company standard operating procedures and a comprehensive understanding of all products being sold to patients;
- Manage daily financial reporting requirements and oversee all cash handling procedures
- Receive and resolve patient incidences or complaints;
- Protect patient rights by overseeing the employee HIPAA education program and ensure each employee is maintaining the confidentiality of medical and financial information;
- Oversee patient education and counseling programs. Review and continuously revise information regarding debilitating conditions, their association with medical cannabis products, side effects, etc;
- Assist with oversight of the retail, clinical research, and patient care and counseling aspects of operations;
- Supervise and train patient counselors, budtenders, and dispensary technicians;
- Strive for patient satisfaction in all respects and ensure a patient-friendly environment;
- Author, maintain, and continuously update standard operating procedures, as directed;
- Collaborate with scientific/medical personnel to conduct research in connection with the palliative and curative potential of cannabis and its constituent cannabinoid chemicals in order to enhance the pharmacological understanding and medicinal value of cannabis and its alleviative effects on symptoms and debilitating conditions
- Prepare and coordinate presentations and lectures to various audiences, and oversee and author training curricula;
- Establish and oversee physician and provider outreach and education programs
- Function as a dispensary Pharmacist
- Liaised with physicians and patients on proper dosage and potential adverse drug interactions.
Cannabis Pharmacist
TerraVida Holistic Centers
Abington, PA
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Consult with new and existing PA medical marijuana patients regarding product selection, dosage forms and frequency, safety, and efficacy, including any restrictions, drug interactions or drug contraindications
- Maintains compliance with all state regulations as outlined with PA Act 16 and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, including logging information in the state tracking sales system MJ Freeway
- Educate current, new, and potential patients, medical professionals, dispensary staff, and community groups on medical marijuana
- Helps navigate state program, assisting in registration, renewal, and obtaining a caregiver card
- Assist with patient intake/ check-in and processing
- Follow up with patients by phone or further appointments as necessary
Cannabis Pharmacist
Cure Pennsylvania
Phoenixville, PA
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Primarily responsible for the safe and efficient distribution of medical marijuana (MMJ) and managing patient interactions
- Recommending medication in coordination with the patient’s doctor
- Ensuring the company complies with Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Law and associated regulations and supporting the company’s understanding of MMJ research and efficacy
- Accountable for management, oversight, and operation of all aspects of patient interaction, inventory management and compliance during shift
- Provides medicine information such as dosing, compatibility, and substitutes to physicians, patients, and other members of the Cure Medical Professional Team
- Verify the work performed by store personnel, which includes patient data and inventory entry and accurate filing of patient orders.
Staff Pharmacist
Contract Pharmacy Services
Warrington, PA
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Assure that the day-to-day processing of prescription orders is done accurately and efficiently
- Effectively process or assist in the dispensing of medications (Ex: control medication, IV’s, and compounds) on a daily basis to adequately satisfy the needs of customers
- Have working knowledge of the CIPS and Framework computer software system and Docutrac
- Promote customer service relations and assist the staff in responding and resolving any issues, including medication clarifications using proper documentation of communication
- Review and/or discuss medication therapies when requested.
Verification/Physician Contact Pharmacist
Philidor Rx Services
Horsham, PA
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Reviewed medication orders and evaluated their appropriateness and completeness with respect to patient health and demographic data
- Contacted prescriber with suggestions for improvement and resolved problems with medication orders
- Documented resolutions and clinical interventions in the appropriate manner
- Answered inquiries from physicians and nurse practitioners regarding drug therapies and interactions.
Pharmacy Manager
Baederwood Pharmacy
Jenkintown, PA
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Managed pharmacy staff, delegated work duties, and maintained inventory
- Trained technicians and pharmacy students on pharmacy procedures
- Worked as a preceptor with students from Temple School of Pharmacy
- Prepared and dispensed medications in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Coordinated medication preparation and distributed work to the pharmacy technicians, while ensuring accuracy, prior to distribution
- Provide accurate, appropriate and timely information to physicians, nurses, patients and others regarding medication therapy, drug product guidelines, law and regulations, medication formulary and other topics related to medication use and control
- Proficient in the compounding of medication for suppositories, capsules, and topical.
Staff Pharmacist
Oxford Valley Pharmacy
Levittown, PA
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Coordinated and prepared medication for Long Term Health Care programs
- Compounded medications for internal and external use
- Prepared and dispensed prescribed medications to patients
- Advised health care professionals and patients regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
Verification/Physician Contact Pharmacist
Express Scripts
Trevose, PA
02.2008 - 01.2011
- Formulated company policies and procedures as a part of the Peer Review Group
- Counseled and provided recommendations to health care providers regarding drug interactions, indications, drug dosage, and side effects to ensure patient safety
- Processed prescription orders and dispensed medication
- Ensured proper management and accuracy of patient profiles and pharmacy files
- Completed precise documentation of patient assessment data and clinical interventions.
Staff Pharmacist
Rapoport Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA
01.1993 - 05.2007
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and dispensed medication in compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws
- Entered patient information and prescription data in pharmacy software system
- Delegated and supervised work flow of pharmacy technicians and interns; guaranteed correctness prior to dispensing medications
- Communicated with customers, regarding their prescriptions, while protecting confidential heath and drug information
- Utilized HBS pharmacy software
- Managed the pharmaceutical requirements of a Clozapine clinic for Friends Hospital; included verifying blood cell count and the proper administration of medication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science
Skills
- Pennsylvania Pharmacist License RP040366L
- Pennsylvania Immunizing Pharmacist RPI009175
- BSL-Basic Life Support 07/20-07/22
- Proficient in MJ Freeway
- Knowledge of cannabinoids and terpenes and how they affect the body
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist Manager
Laurel Harvest Labs
01.2021 - Current
Cannabis Pharmacist
TerraVida Holistic Centers
09.2018 - 01.2021
Cannabis Pharmacist
Cure Pennsylvania
03.2018 - 09.2018
Staff Pharmacist
Contract Pharmacy Services
01.2016 - 09.2018
Verification/Physician Contact Pharmacist
Philidor Rx Services
03.2015 - 12.2015
Pharmacy Manager
Baederwood Pharmacy
10.2012 - 03.2015
Staff Pharmacist
Oxford Valley Pharmacy
01.2011 - 09.2012
Verification/Physician Contact Pharmacist
Express Scripts
02.2008 - 01.2011
Staff Pharmacist
Rapoport Pharmacy
01.1993 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science
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