Timothy N Meinhardt
Corapeake,NC
Summary
Focused doctor of pharmacy with several years of experience in delivering accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications for orders ranging in complexity. Strong points include diabetes, SUD, Asthma/COPD, and psychiatric medications. Committed to patient wellness and collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining focus on safety and confidentiality. Proficient communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Gallup Indian Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy
Gallup, NM
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Created and updated materials for faster pharmacist training and efficient scheduling.
- Pushed for policy prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction, as well as reducing errors versus only utilizing quantity metrics, while keeping pace with a busy workflow. (Our pharmacy processed 250,000 scripts per year)
- Provided medication-related information to doctors, PAs, NPs, and nurses based on evidence-based guidelines and patient factors on a daily basis.
- Made a minimum of 10 medication safety interventions per month via chart reviews and counseling.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on proper use, side effects, and potential drug interactions while understanding and being mindful of the cultural and socioeconomic factors of the Navajo Nation.
- Worked extra hours to provide vaccinations at the pharmacy and nurse-run vaccine clinics.
Pharmacy Intern
Kroger Pharmacy
Chesapeake And Mechanicsville, VA
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided patient counseling on medication use and health-related topics.
- Assisted the pharmacist in maintaining records of controlled substances and monitored inventory levels.
- Administered vaccinations to patients on a regular basis, at one point providing more than 15 per day.
- Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication and other potential problems.
- Evaluated physician orders for accuracy and completeness, and accurately entered the data into the computer system prior to dispensing medications.
- Provided Medication Therapy Management-based interventions to patients in disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, and managed the MedSync system to ensure medication adherence.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
Richmond, VA
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed a BSL-2 grade microbiology laboratory and set up a clean work environment for students to learn.
- Designed and graded student assignments and exams, providing feedback on their performance.
- Taught students the importance of utilizing aseptic technique, preventing contamination, utilizing a laminar flow hood, and antibiotic MIC including antibiotic stewardship and interpreting susceptibility charts.
Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted experiments with various novel inhaler devices to optimize drug delivery.
- Optimized drug formulations and preparations to optimize drug delivery
- Utilized standardized equipment, such as HPLC and aerosol detectors, to compile data and draft reports.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2018
Skills
- Medication error prevention
- Insurance billing procedures
- Narcotics and general inventory management
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication dispensing and immunizing
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pyxis, Epic, and Kroger systems
- Motivated self-starter
- Skilled in clinical interventions
- Positivity and team building
- REMS and PDMP
- Focused in direct patient care and saftey
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist in the state of Virginia 0202221047
- Published research in Brain Pathology as well as several seminar presentation
- BLS and First Aid certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Professional
Indonesian
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Gallup Indian Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy
09.2023 - 05.2024
Pharmacy Intern
Kroger Pharmacy
06.2020 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
06.2019 - 05.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Licensed Pharmacist in the state of Virginia 0202221047
- Published research in Brain Pathology as well as several seminar presentation
- BLS and First Aid certified
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University
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