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Thomas Meade

Queens

Summary

Dynamic Staff Pharmacist with extensive experience at Walgreens, excelling in drug dispensing and medication therapy management. Proven ability to enhance patient care through immunization administration and effective customer service. Skilled in training pharmacy technicians and resolving complex issues, ensuring compliance with DEA and HIPAA regulations while fostering a positive pharmacy environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
Laurelton
07.2022 - Current
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, or allergies before dispensing medications in a high-volume retail pharmacy.
  • Increased focus on the pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations, performing MTMs, and delivering patient consultations.
  • Assisted in training pharmacy technicians on prescription processing, inventory management and customer service skills.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently and professionally while promoting a positive image for the organization.
  • Ensured that all narcotic prescriptions were filled correctly according to DEA requirements.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all medical records according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, technicians, insurance companies, third party payers, sales representatives, and other healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to determine coverage eligibility and obtain prior authorizations when necessary.
  • Ordered medications as needed for inventory control purposes.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state laws governing the practice of pharmacy.

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Onco360
Lake Success
04.2021 - 05.2021

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Northwell Health Physician Partners
Lake Success
03.2021 - 04.2021

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens
Flushing
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Answered questions from patients about their medication regimens including side effects and storage requirements.
  • Entered patient's information into computer system and updated existing data.
  • Used pharmacy software to verify prescription and insurance information.

APPE Pharmacy Intern

St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Far Rockaway
10.2020 - 11.2020

IPPE Pharmacy Intern

North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset
01.2019 - 04.2019

IPPE Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy
Douglaston
12.2018 - 01.2019

Education

Pharm. D. -

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
05-2021

Skills

  • Drug dispensing
  • Insurance verification
  • Medication therapy management
  • Immunization administration
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Yuyama operation
  • Pharmacy software usage
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • North Carolina Registered Pharmacist (In Progress, MPJE passed and license application is currently being reviewed by NABP then state board)
  • New York State Registered Pharmacist through 06/30/2027
  • APhA Certified Immunizer
  • CPR/BLS Certification through 05/08/2026

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
07.2022 - Current

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Onco360
04.2021 - 05.2021

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Northwell Health Physician Partners
03.2021 - 04.2021

APPE Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens
11.2020 - 12.2020

APPE Pharmacy Intern

St. John's Episcopal Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2020

IPPE Pharmacy Intern

North Shore University Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019

IPPE Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy
12.2018 - 01.2019

Pharm. D. -

St. John's University

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