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Sonya Chairez PharmD

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Passionate and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist with over 18 years of experience in community, clinical, and worksite settings. Excelling in medication therapy management, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to provide exemplary patient care. Recognized for leadership in training pharmacy staff, optimizing inventory management, and ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical/Staff Pharmacist

Walgreen's Pharmacy
Knoxville, TN
2018 - Current
  • Staff/Clinical Pharmacist at Premise Health worksite in the Denso Family Health Center
  • Collaborates with physicians and nurses at Denso Family Health Center to enhance patient care.
  • Executed clinical pharmacist responsibilities using EMR EPIC for chart reviews and documentation.
  • Conducts A1c point-of-care testing, medication management, and diabetic counseling.
  • Leveraged expertise in Walgreens' and Premise Health's operating systems for seamless operations.
  • Applied extensive knowledge of insurance formulary and prior authorizations to expedite prescription processing
  • Manage inventory of medications, including regular, schedule II-V and hazard waste/salvage claims.
  • Assists with hiring and training of Pharmacy technicians and Interns to build a skilled team

Community Pharmacist

Walgreens
Knoxville, TN
2015 - 2018
  • Dispensed medications and advised on dosage and form based on individual health needs.
  • Conducted health checks and administered immunizations while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Performed medication compounding and drug therapy reviews, managing patient records effectively.
  • Educated patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and interactions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance overall patient care and community relationships.

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens
Nashville/Knoxville, TN
2011 - 2015
  • Enhanced patient experience by assisting pharmacists and pharmacy team with policies and customer service practices.
  • Utilized pharmacy systems to gather patient and drug information for prescription processing.
  • Managed inventory while ensuring compliance with asset protection regulations and company policies.
  • Coordinated immunization clinics both onsite and offsite to expand patient care services.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Knoxvile/Johnson City, TN
2007 - 2011
  • Prepared and dispensed medications, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
  • Interacted with patients to address inquiries and resolve concerns effectively.
  • Maintained inventory levels through ordering, receiving, and stocking medications and supplies.
  • Updated patient records accurately while managing prescriptions efficiently.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and medication therapy management.

PRN-Pharmacist

Genoa Healthcare
Knoxville, Tennessee
2016 - Current
  • Specialized in pharmacy services for individuals with behavioral health and complex, chronic conditions.
  • Reviewed, interpreted, and dispensed medications prescribed by physicians and healthcare practitioners.
  • Collaborated with onsite community-based providers and case managers to coordinate patient care.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD -

Belmont University- College of Pharmacy
Nashville, TN
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05-2011

Skills

  • Medication therapy management
  • Drug therapy review
  • Inventory management
  • Leadership and collaboration
  • Clinical applications
  • Patient care and counseling
  • Time management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Clinical pharmacokinetics
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proficient in multiple pharmacy software systems

Certification

  • Immunization Certification- American Pharmacist Association
  • CPR certified- Cardio Partners
  • Pharmacogenomics: RxGenomix

Affiliations

  • Gamma Delta chapter of Kappa Delta- Community chair

Timeline

Clinical/Staff Pharmacist

Walgreen's Pharmacy
2018 - Current

Community Pharmacist

Walgreens
2015 - 2018

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens
2011 - 2015

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
2007 - 2011

PRN-Pharmacist

Genoa Healthcare
2016 - Current

Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD -

Belmont University- College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

East Tennessee State University

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