Thao Vidal
Cypress,CA
Summary
Experienced pharmacist and pharmacy manager with over 13 years of expertise in medication safety, compliance, immunizations, and patient counseling. Has held roles in both retail, independent, and clinical settings, demonstrating leadership, team training, and regulatory adherence. Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills and committed to deliver cost effective, compassionate, and quality care to all patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
Ridgecrest, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care through safe and effective medication management strategies.
- Counseled and addressed patient inquiries effectively, providing education on prescriptions and medication usage guidelines.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
El Centro, CA/ Redding, CA
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Led team of pharmacists and technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment to enhance service quality.
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Monitored performance metrics, driving continuous improvement through regular team evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Supported employee growth and development by providing regular performance feedback, mentoring opportunities, and career advancement resources.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operation, including recruiting, training, and discipline of pharmacy staff.
Per Diem Pharmacist
El Centro Pharmacy
El Centro, CA
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring patient safety and adherence to regulations.
- Educated patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions to enhance compliance and health outcomes.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
Clinical Pharmacist Per Diem
El Centro Regional Medical Center
El Centro, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from healthcare professionals regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Compounded sterile IV products and verifying IV products compounded by technicians.
- Checked and replenished weekly crash carts.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
Glendale, AZ, Mission Viejo, CA, El Centro, CA
09.2012 - 03.2023
- Utilized clinical knowledge to ensure safe and accurate dispensing of prescription drugs.
- Communicated with healthcare professionals to recommend therapy and dosing changes as necessary.
- Managed workflow among pharmacy peers to facilitate quality and time efficient service to patients.
- Trained technicians in processing third party claims which include but is not limited to processing private insurance, coupons, Medicare part B and D, workman’s compensation, Medicaid.
- Promoted patient health through patient education and counseling, disease prevention via immunizations, and enrolling patients in programs to increase medication compliance.
- Precepted and mentored pharmacy interns.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
Pharmacist Intern
Rite Aid
Luzerne, PA
10.2008 - 05.2011
- Entered patient prescription data, submitted prescription to third party, filled prescriptions.
- Assisted pharmacist with doctor calls and prescription transfers.
- Administered vaccines and provided blood pressure checks to patients.
- Consulted patients on drugs and over the counter products under supervision of pharmacist.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05-2012
Skills
- Immunization administrations
- Drug utilization review
- Medication therapy management
- Insurance billing
- HIPPA regulations
- Bilingual
- Leadership
- Customer service and communication skills
- Detail orientation
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist- License No. 68774 (exp. 6/30/26) California Board of Pharmacy
- Basic Life Support, CPR/ AED (exp. 2/20/27) American Red Cross
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certified American Pharmacist Association
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart
09.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
03.2023 - 09.2025
Clinical Pharmacist Per Diem
El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Per Diem Pharmacist
El Centro Pharmacy
06.2022 - 04.2024
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
09.2012 - 03.2023
Pharmacist Intern
Rite Aid
10.2008 - 05.2011
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University