Stephen Choi
New Hyde Park,NY
Summary
With over twenty years of retail experience, successfully taken two brand new pharmacies and grown them to be very healthy pharmacies servicing the community. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to help the team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Pharmacist
167th St Pharmacy
11.2015 - Current
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Supervising Pharmacist/Owner
Bayside EMS Pharmacy
08.2009 - 10.2014
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
09.2006 - 07.2009
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
11.2004 - 09.2006
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
Pharmacy Technician
Duane Reade Pharmacy
08.2002 - 11.2004
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St John's University
Jamaica, NY06.2006
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Timeline
Supervising Pharmacist
167th St Pharmacy
11.2015 - Current
Supervising Pharmacist/Owner
Bayside EMS Pharmacy
08.2009 - 10.2014
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
09.2006 - 07.2009
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
11.2004 - 09.2006
Pharmacy Technician
Duane Reade Pharmacy
08.2002 - 11.2004
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St John's University
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