
Dynamic pharmacy professional with 28 years of management experience in diverse retail and HMO settings. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional patient care. Skilled in inventory management and team leadership, fostering a collaborative environment while achieving outstanding customer satisfaction.
Responsible for managing all aspects and operations of a continually growing pharmacy business; accurately and efficiently process and dispense a high volume of prescriptions; support inventory management through accurate tracking and timely ordering of pharmaceuticals; train and mentor pharmacy staff to enhance operational efficiency; collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure timely dispensing of prescriptions; supervise interns and technicians to optimize quality and productivity; promote excellent customer service skills to maintain a rapidly growing customer base; provide excellent team support to foster a positive work environment
Accurately processed and dispensed a high volume of prescriptions; provided patient consultations; helped implement pilot diabetes and cholesterol- management programs; consulted with physicians on cost-effective formulary drug therapy; selected to participate in a special project to convert multiple pharmacies to a new computer software; remotely processed prescriptions for different pharmacy locations; processed mail-order prescriptions; filled hospice and compounded prescriptions; reviewed patient medical charts; supervised interns and technicians
Managed fast-paced retail pharmacy for 17 years; opened, organized and developed pharmacy business from opening day to a busy and efficient pharmacy with a faithful and growing customer base; achieved outstanding district performance in minimizing customer wait times; effectively managed budget and inventory; selected to be one of three new pharmacist trainers for the district; provided excellent customer service: interacted with physicians for drug therapy issues; handled audits; provided immunizations; supervised pharmacists, interns and technicians
28 years of management experience in busy retail settings
2 years experience in fast-paced HMO setting
Exceptional patient care and interaction
Efficient, accurate, and detail-oriented
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Excellent team player
"Favorite Pharmacist of the Year" awarded based on Rite Aid customer votes
CRC Press Outstanding Chemistry Achievement Award