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TARI SHAPIRO

Medford,OR

Summary

Results-driven licensed pharmacist with over 30 years of experience in retail, specialty, hospital, sterile and non sterile pharmacy environments. Recognized as an effective leader in Pharmacy management utilizing open and clear communication, excellent time management skills and the ability to conform to deadlines. Customer service focused, dependable and multitask oriented. Dynamic Pharmacist with expertise working within hospitals, clinics and community pharmacies. Driven and customer service-oriented in coordinating with various medical and pharmacy personnel to properly dispense medications while eliminating drug interaction concerns. Proven track record in working closely with patients to educate and inform of medication use and information.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
Medford, Oregon
02.2024 - Current
  • Dispensed medications accurately according to prescriptions and pharmacy protocols.
  • Consulted with patients on medication usage and side effects.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy.
  • Oversaw pharmacy operations during shifts, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and customer service standards.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
  • Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.

Floater Pharmacist

Safeway
Medford, Oregon
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Dispensed medications accurately to patients and ensured proper labeling.
  • Reviewed prescriptions for potential drug interactions and contraindications.
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on proper usage and side effects.
  • Conducted health screenings and immunizations for community members.

Maintained compliance with local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations.

Traveled where assigned throughout Oregon.

Staff Pharmacist

Gordon’s Pharmacy
Canyonville, Oregon
10.2021 - 05.2023

Completed MTM in Outcomes while verifying and counseling patients via phone and in person.

  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy management.
  • Managed prescription processing through pharmacy management software systems.
  • Assisted in developing community health initiatives that promoted medication safety.
  • Dispensed medications accurately according to prescriptions and pharmacy protocols.
  • Consulted with patients on medication usage and potential side effects.

Staff Pharmacist

Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Brookings, Oregon
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Dispensed medications accurately according to prescriptions and pharmacy protocols.
  • Consulted with patients on medication usage and side effects.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy.
  • Oversaw pharmacy operations during shifts, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and customer service standards.
  • Managed prescription processing using pharmacy management software systems.
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on proper use, side effects and potential drug interactions.
  • Administered immunizations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.

Pharmacist Manager

Corner Drug
Gold Beach, OR
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Counseled patients on proper use of medication and potential side effects.
  • Developed system of inventory recordkeeping and control to detect shortages or discrepancies in controlled substances.
  • Managed medical supply inventory, complying with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Filled and dispensed 300 prescriptions each day.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
  • Achieved optimum staff performance through proactive management and monitoring of daily activities.
  • Oversaw and verified work of 15 pharmacy staff to maintain optimum quality controls.
  • Checked medication orders against appropriate standards of care and recommended therapy changes to treating physicians and facility staff.

Immunization Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy
Klamath Falls, OR
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
  • Administered all forms of Covid 19 vaccinations.
  • Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.

Immunization Pharmacist

US Tech Solutions
Medford, OR
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
  • Administered Janssen, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in nursing homes, and retirement villages throughout Klamath Falls, Medford and Grants Pass in Oregon.
  • Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.

Compliance Specialist

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health
Klamath Falls, OR
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Advised staff and customers through audits and remedy compliance issues.
  • Provided support to department by assisting with special assignments and projects.
  • Mitigated risk by coordinating plans and specifications to maintain safety and compliance.
  • Checked adherence to all federal and state regulatory requirements by performing quality control reviews of loan packages.

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart
Klamath Falls, OR
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Advised staff and customers through audits and remedy compliance issues.
  • Provided support to department by assisting with special assignments and projects.
  • Mitigated risk by coordinating plans and specifications to maintain safety and compliance.
  • Checked adherence to all federal and state regulatory requirements by performing quality control reviews of loan packages.

Operations Management, Customer Service

  • Managed ImprimisRx as PIC,, and Facilities Manager which resulted in a 20% reduction of overall operational costs Project Management: Spearheaded the installation of two new computer programs Lifefile and PCCA's The Compounder) which resulted in improved communication to the corporate headquarters and the ability to access information of other locations leading increased customer service throughout the US.
  • Staff Development: Mentored and trained customer service staff during the growth of the department and company which enhanced overall customer satisfaction by 25%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of the Sciences

Skills

  • Dispensing medicines
  • Compounding abilities
  • Monthly narcotic inventories
  • Supervising technicians
  • Overseeing pharmacy operations
  • Delegating assignments
  • Interpreting orders
  • Calculating doses
  • Drug interaction understanding
  • Administering vaccines
  • Verifying inventory
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Medication dispensing
  • Supply ordering
  • Documentation abilities
  • Resolving complaints
  • Profitability understanding

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
02.2024 - Current

Floater Pharmacist

Safeway
05.2023 - 02.2024

Staff Pharmacist

Gordon’s Pharmacy
10.2021 - 05.2023

Pharmacist Manager

Corner Drug
10.2021 - 06.2022

Staff Pharmacist

Fred Meyer Pharmacy
06.2021 - 10.2021

Immunization Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy
05.2021 - 09.2021

Immunization Pharmacist

US Tech Solutions
01.2021 - 04.2021

Compliance Specialist

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health
09.2019 - 02.2020

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart
08.2017 - 05.2019

Operations Management, Customer Service

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of the Sciences