Tara Nguyen
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Experienced pharmacist specializing in medication therapy management and drug interaction analysis at Centerwell Pharmacy. Demonstrated success in improving patient safety through rigorous quality assurance and adherence to controlled substances regulations. Skilled in patient counseling and effective collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Centerwell Pharmacy
Buckeye, Arizona
04.2007 - Current
- Executed screening of drug-drug and drug-disease interactions, consulting with physicians via fax and e-rx outreach to resolve issues.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to enhance compliance and prevent excessive medication usage.
- Ensured adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, specifically in controlled substances management.
- Conducted quality assurance and medication safety checks to reduce errors and adverse drug events.
- Counseled health care professionals on therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions, and side effects.
Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2002 - 04.2007
- Consulted with patients regarding medication usage and potential side effects.
- Educated patients on health and wellness topics related to medications.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize medication therapy management.
- Managed the daily operations of a retail pharmacy.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
Pharmacist
Eckert pharmacy
Dover, Delaware
08.1998 - 03.2002
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients and healthcare providers.
- Consulted with patients regarding medication usage and potential side effects.
- Maintained inventory levels of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
- Assisted in compounding medications as needed for specific patient requirements.
- Educated patients on health and wellness topics related to medications.
- Ensured compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations during daily operations.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Temple Pharmacy School
Philadelphia, PA05-1998
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Drug interaction analysis
- Controlled substances compliance
- Quality assurance
- Patient counseling
- Healthcare collaboration
Languages
Vietnamese
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist
Centerwell Pharmacy
04.2007 - Current
Pharmacist
Walgreen's Pharmacy
08.2002 - 04.2007
Pharmacist
Eckert pharmacy
08.1998 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Temple Pharmacy School
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