Taylor Champion
Graniteville,SC
Summary
Pharmacist with expertise working within hospitals, specialty 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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Federal Correctional Institution
Edgefield, South Carolina
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Monitored medication stock levels to ensure timely replenishment of supplies.
- Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
- Reviewed physician orders for appropriateness prior to dispensing medications.
- Maintained accurate records of patient profiles, medications and inventories.
- Analyzed drug utilization patterns in order to recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Performed daily audits to ensure accuracy of all pharmacy operations.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
- Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
- Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
- Utilized pharmaceutical software to manage inventory, process prescriptions, and monitor drug interactions.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient-specific medication plans.
- Managed drug procurement, storage, and disposal processes to ensure medication integrity and compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems.
- Implemented cost-saving measures and medication therapy management programs to improve patient outcomes.
- Contributed to pharmacy and healthcare team meetings with medication expertise and recommendations.
- Maintained accurate patient medication profiles, including allergies, conditions, and concurrent medications.
- Enforced adherence to infection control protocols.
- Maintained confidential financial and patient information to reduce risk of data breaches.
Assistant Pharmacy Manager
Publix
North Augusta, South Carolina
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the development and implementation of operational policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed training programs for new pharmacy employees regarding drug interactions, dispensing requirements, and other relevant topics.
- Processed payments accurately using point-of-sale software applications.
- Managed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping activities.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observation techniques or formal reviews.
- Assessed customer needs, answered questions, and provided advice on appropriate medication usage.
- Maintained accurate records of patient profiles, including medical history, allergies, current medications and test results.
- Conducted daily audits of prescription records to ensure accuracy in dosage amounts and labeling information.
- Provided support to pharmacy staff members and customers with medication-related inquiries.
- Reviewed financial reports related to pharmacy operations such as sales figures or cost analyses.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professional composure at all times.
- Counseled patients on proper use of medication and potential side effects.
- Verified accuracy of patient records and prescription volumes.
- Provided patient counseling regarding OTC medications.
- Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
- Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Beech Island, SC
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
- Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
- Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Provided consultations to patients to explain directions for prescription use.
- Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
- Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction while enhancing efficiency.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
Pharmacist
Wingards Pharmacy
Greenwood, SC
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Provided consultations to patients to explain directions for prescription use.
- Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
- Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
Pharmacist
Stroms Drugs
McCormick, SC
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
- Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Provided consultations to patients to explain directions for prescription use.
- Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
Pharmacist Intern
Longs Drugs
Columbia, SC
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Worked with experienced pharmacists to train on proper procedures.
- Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting and status updates on prescriptions.
- Entered updated patient details into pharmacy database.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Provided blood pressure and blood glucose tests to patients.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Counseled type 2 diabetes patients on medication therapy, nutritional foods and exercise.
- Submitted orders to insurance companies and processed payments for remaining balances.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Columbia, SC05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Lander University
Greenwood, SCSome College (No Degree) - Biology
Erskine College
Due West, SCSkills
- Supervising Technicians
- Problem Solving
- Medication Assessments
- Time Management
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Customer Service
- Dispensing Medicines
- Overseeing Pharmacy Operations
- Administering Vaccines
- Verifying Inventory
Certification
2019-Present: APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
2017-Present: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/BLS
2019-Present: APhADiabetes Education
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Federal Correctional Institution
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Pharmacy Manager
Publix
12.2022 - 08.2024
Pharmacist
Wingards Pharmacy
12.2021 - 12.2022
Pharmacist
Stroms Drugs
12.2021 - 12.2022
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - 12.2022
Pharmacist Intern
Longs Drugs
08.2016 - 04.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Lander University
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Erskine College
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