Licensed pharmacist with over 23 years experience in high volume retail and mail order pharmacy’s. Currently a certified immunizer in the state of Pennsylvania and in process of certification in Florida.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Giant Eagle Central Fill Pharmacy
09.2022 - 05.2024
Verify accurate replenishment of system canisters with appropriate medication
Model excellent patient care
Verify all filled prescriptions for accuracy using company quality assurance policies and procedures
Quality check all prescriptions to ensure accurate medication/durable medical equipment is dispensed
Address and resolve prescription order exceptions as necessary
Complete incoming/outgoing prescription transfers
Assist Team Leader in maintaining inventories, ordering products and supplies
Maintain a neat and sterile work environment to ensure all company, local, state and federal government requirements are met
Perform duties of Pharmacy Manager and technician as required
Assist technicians in interpretation of prescriptions and third party billing
Complete required paperwork and have knowledge of the audit process
Maintain production metrics and operational goals
Attend and participate in quarterly CQI meetings.
Pharmacist
Giant Eagle Central Pharmacy Service Center
11.2018 - 09.2022
Performed a variety of duties including prescription data entry, interacting with physician offices and patient outreach
Completed Drug Utilization reviews
Participated in drug manufacturers drug education programs
Provided remote store support verifying accuracy of prescription data entry and reviewed patient profiles for drug interactions.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
02.2001 - 11.2018
Manage ancillary staff in fulfilling more than 1,500 prescriptions weekly
Consult with physicians and patients with regard to medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, disease management and potential side effects of prescription and OTC medications
Dispense and compound prescriptions, and maintain accurate patient records dosing information and directions for use
Interact with HMOs and other insurance providers concerning billing/reimbursement issues
Keep abreast of new developments within the pharmaceutical industry
Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters
Efficiently answered multi-line phones and processed high volumes of order requests from nurses, doctors and pharmacists
Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions
Oversaw the pharmacy technicians' drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients
Directed operations to increase efficiency and minimize patient wait times
Consistently upheld proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards
Maintained proper inventory levels, rotated stock and immediately complied with prescription drug recalls
Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances
Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions
Conducted drug utilization reviews, drug interventions and therapy management
Safely administered immunizations, travel medicine, medication therapy management and other specialty programs
Properly filled and dispensed an average of 500 prescriptions per day
Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues
Managed drug and supply inventories
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
Education
BS Pharmacy -
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.1991
Skills
Licensed pharmacist with over 30 years of experience providing excellent pharmacy services in high volume retail, specialty, and central fill settings
Outstanding interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing positive relationships with customers, pharmaceutical representatives, medical professionals, healthcare organizations and insurance providers
Respected leader, able to train and manage diverse teams to deliver peak performance
Dedicated to providing quality patient care and fast and accurate medication dispensing
Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy technician at Rite Aid Pharmacy Central FillPatient Care Technician, Pharmacy technician at Rite Aid Pharmacy Central Fill