Smitha Byluri
Suwanee,GA
Summary
Diligent and detail-oriented professional Pharmacist with extensive experience in fast-paced environments. Skilled in expertly dispensing medication while considering potential drug interactions, adverse effects, and providing counseling. Committed to protecting and maintaining inventory in accordance with protocols and regulatory requirements. Equipped with exceptional problem-solving and task prioritization abilities to contribute to team success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compounding Staff Pharmacist
Duluth Pharmacy
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised compounding activities, ensuring accuracy in preparation of mostly custom veterinary or dermatology medications according to physician specifications.
- Patient oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Fulfilled prescriptions with high degree of accuracy and strict compliance with applicable regulations
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Identified inventory variances through daily and monthly inventory audits
- Issued and tracked use of controlled medications with state-mandated reporting requirements
- Administered immunizations to protect patients from communicable diseases
- Participated in vaccination and Covid clinics across district.
- Helped customers locate OTC medications and first aid supplies
- Educated pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
- Compounded medications in correct formulas for specific oral and topic applications
- Advised customers on potential drug interactions, contraindications, likely side effects and dosage timing
- Protected pharmacy from liability by keeping impeccable patient, pharmacy and regulatory documentation
- Prevented service lags by keeping pharmacy well-stocked with supplies and drugs.
- Decreased wait times for patients by optimizing use of pharmacy technology and automation systems.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, and will-calls for customers.
- Consulted with physicians on potential problems with prescribed pharmacologic treatment plans
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
ADHERE HEALTH LLC
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Interacted directly with patients and partnered with their physicians and other members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure provision of exceptional patient care and increase patient outcome
- Performed Drug Utilization review on patient to assess medication compliance and spot issues on medication side effects, adherence, administration, contraindications, potential drug interactions, likely side effects, and dosage timing
- Developed specific pharmacotherapeutic goals for patients in collaboration with Physicians
- Worked with Physicians on non-formulary medication requests, unclear orders and recommendations about changes in therapy.
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
AEGIS HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Interacted directly with patients as Ambulatory Pharmacist at Emory Hospital and partnered with their physicians and other members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure provision of exceptional patient care and optimize patient outcomes
- Identified, prevented and resolved potential and actual drug-related problems by proactively reviewing, interpreting and evaluating medication orders
- Educated medical professionals, students and patients on drug information and interactions.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
Staff Pharmacist
RITE AID PHARMACY
07.2011 - 01.2016
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS PHARMACY
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Checked for accuracy and verifying prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications
- Fulfilled required training for mergers and integration of local pharmacies
- Worked extensively with HIV patients and Opioid clinics.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Provided exceptional, individualized customer service
- Adhered to state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled medications
- Maintained appropriate drug and pseudoephedrine records and completed reports as required
Education
Non Traditional PharmD -
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY
Winchester, Virginia12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy -
UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE: JSS College of Pharmacy
Mysore, India01.1998
Skills
- Prescription Verification, filling, and dispensing
- Committed to quality assurance
- Patient Counseling and education
- Preparing Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounds
- Immunization Administration
- Vaccination clinics
- Drug Inventory Management
- Company Policy and Regulatory Standards Compliance
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Drug utilization review
- Medication Therapy Management
- Loss Prevention
- Profitability understanding
- Staff Training
- Controlled Substance Tracking
- Pharmacy Automation Systems
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Continuing Education
- Resolving Complaints
- Conflict resolution ability
Certification
Registered Georgia License
Registered Immunizer
BLS certification
MTM certification
Diabetic management certification
Timeline
Compounding Staff Pharmacist
Duluth Pharmacy
03.2024 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
12.2021 - 02.2024
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
ADHERE HEALTH LLC
01.2019 - 02.2020
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
AEGIS HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
12.2017 - 07.2018
Staff Pharmacist
RITE AID PHARMACY
07.2011 - 01.2016
Staff Pharmacist
CVS PHARMACY
01.2005 - 01.2010
Non Traditional PharmD -
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy -
UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE: JSS College of Pharmacy
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