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SMITA PATEL

Conroe,TX

Summary

Astute professional highly skilled and motivated in pharmacy operations and improving performance metrics. Knowledgeable about leading team members and consulting with individuals to offer superior assistance and care with over 9 years experience in Behavioral Health hospital setting. Highly organized, efficiency-driven and dedicated to error prevention.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Pharmacy

Intracare North Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2017 - 09.2022
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines.
  • Directed day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 90-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to numerous employees across multiple departments.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand patient care.
  • Provided consultation services to physicians, support staff, and patients.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development.
  • Maintained and managed inventory of drugs, medical supplies, and other items in pharmacy.

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart Central Fill
Spring, TX
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Operated Mckesson HVS pharmacy automation dispensing systems and assisted in meeting daily goal of 40,000 prescriptions.
  • Provided direction and guidance to support staff to ensure adherence to operational standards.

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Intracare North Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2013 - 04.2017
  • Performed order entry, verification, and timely delivery of physicians orders for over 100 orders daily.
  • Provided drug therapy recommendations and formulary alternatives to healthcare providers.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Caremark
Conroe, TX
01.2005 - 07.2013
  • Managed daily operations of high volume pharmacy with over 4,000 prescriptions filled weekly.
  • Interpreted and evaluated all physician orders for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
  • Provided counseling services including detailed medication use and immunizations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Operating Plans Development
  • Policy and Program Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication
  • Mental Health Services
  • High volume prescription verification

Additional Information

6 years experience as PRN Pharmacist in Oncology practice with chemotherapy medications

Timeline

Director of Pharmacy

Intracare North Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2022

Pharmacy Manager

Walmart Central Fill
01.2014 - 01.2019

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Intracare North Hospital
07.2013 - 04.2017

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Caremark
01.2005 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of South Florida

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