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Tara Smith

Auburn,AL

Summary

Dynamic Pharmacy Manager with extensive experience at Walgreens, excelling in patient education and counseling. Proven track record in optimizing pharmacy operations and enhancing patient safety through thorough drug utilization reviews. Skilled in managing high-performing teams and addressing customer concerns, fostering loyalty while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
02.2025 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
06.2005 - 12.2024
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
  • Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
  • Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Enhanced patient safety with thorough drug utilization reviews and monitoring potential drug interactions.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
05-2005

Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • Prescription verification
  • Workflow optimization
  • Pharmacy operations management

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
02.2025 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens
06.2005 - 12.2024

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Auburn University