Tara Kerr
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Lead and direct pharmacy operations to protect patients and meet operational targets. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories and working with patients to provide top-notch support. Well-organized, efficient, and diligent about preventing errors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Walgreen's Pharmacy
University Place, WA
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensured that all pharmacy staff members were trained on proper medication handling practices.
- Assisted pharmacists in providing medication information or advice to customers or health care providers.
- Monitored drug inventory levels, identified discrepancies, and took corrective action as needed.
- Recruited, hired, trained, coached, evaluated, and supervised staff members within the department.
- Managed the day-to-day activities of the pharmacy, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and customer service.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Ordered inventory on weekly basis to meet anticipated demand and reduce backorders.
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Lakewood, WA
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided information to pharmacists for medication orders and prescription refills.
- Assisted patients with questions regarding their medications or health concerns.
- Maintained and updated patient profiles, including allergies, medications and lab results.
- Verified that all incoming prescriptions were accurate and complete prior to dispensing them.
- Processed third-party insurance claims for reimbursement of medications.
- Participated in continuing education programs in order to stay abreast of current industry standards.
- Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace to ensure efficiency.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Technology
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WASkills
- Workflow Optimization
- Prescription Verification
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Counseling
- Pharmacotherapy Expertise
- Pharmaceutical knowledge
- Training and mentoring
- Insurance Billing
- Critical Thinking
- Immunizations
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Walgreen's Pharmacy
12.2021 - Current
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
07.2019 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Technology
Clover Park Technical College
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