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Valerie Mason

Pharmacist
Toledo,OH

Summary

Entry-level Pharmacy Manager offering excellent skills in customer service and pharmacy operations. Highly organized, self-motivated, and dedicated to error prevention. Pursuing a similar position where focus and dedication are highly sought.

Overview

3
3
Certificates
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Lifecare Pharmacy
Toledo, OH
02.2019 - Current
  • Small chain of 3 independently-owned pharmacies located in Toledo, OH Contact: -Brijesh Bhagat 419-720-1116.
  • Managed day-to-day administrative and operational functions.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Built solid customer relationships and delivered exceptional service.

Pharmacy Intern

Kmart Pharmacy
, OH
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Processed prescriptions from receipt through fill.
  • Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs and status prescriptions filling.
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy -

The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
01.2013 - 05.2018

Skills

    Medication dispensing

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Work Availability

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Certification

BLS/CPR

Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

APPE Rotations

1) Ambulatory Care, Louis Stokes VA Clinic, Mansfield, OH

Preceptor: Rachel Springer

Participated in patient disease state management (diabetes,

hypertension, dyslipidemia), Independently saw and assessed

patients, Made therapeutic recommendations to preceptor, Reviewed

patient charts, Formulated and entered SOAP notes in patient charts,

Performed literature searches and provided evidence-based

recommendations to drug information questions

2) Hospital/Health Systems, St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, OH

Preceptor: Jennifer Grabarczyk

Performed sterile/non-sterile compounding, Filled/dispensed

medication orders, Stocked medication carts on hospital floors,

Observed and assisted with viewing and checking medication orders,

Performed quality assurance reports (renal dosing, drug interactions,

potential adverse drug reactions, etc)

3) Management, HCR ManorCare, Toledo, OH

Preceptor: Greg Milanich

Performed drug regimen reviews at a nursing facility, Observed and

participated in all steps of medication processing at a long-term care

pharmacy (receiving orders, DUR, filling/packaging, verification)

4) Internal Medicine, Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo,

OH

Preceptor: Bryan Bishop

Performed daily rounds with medical team, Reviewed patient charts,

Made medication-related recommendations, Interacted with other

healthcare professionals, Performed literature searches and provided

evidence-based recommendations for drug information questions

5) Emergency Medicine, St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, OH

Preceptor: Kelly McGrain

Performed medication reconciliation on patients admitted to the ED,

Provided medication recommendations, Observed and assisted nurses

and physicians with certain tasks/procedures (obtaining vitals,

intubations, meeting patient needs)

6) Community Pharmacy, Mercy St. Vincent Outpatient Pharmacy

Toledo, OH

Preceptor: Ginger Schworm-Berrie

Participated in all steps of prescription processing at multiple

different facilities, Performed bubble packaging of patient

medications, Counseled patients on medications, Communicated

with other healthcare professionals, Observed and participated in

patient appointments at St. Vincent Pain Management Clinic

7) Critical Care/ICU, St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, OH

Preceptor: Kelly McGrain

Performed daily rounds with ICU medical team, Monitored/assessed

patient charts and made recommendations, Performed literature

searches and made evidence-based recommendations

8) Community Pharmacy, Sam’s Club Pharmacy, Holland, OH

Preceptor: Jason Gable

Performed all steps of prescription processing, Counseled patients on

prescription and non-prescription medications, Dispensed over-the-

counter naloxone products and counseled patients on the product,

Performed MTM services, Performed drug inventory tasks, Helped

formulate a new protocol to assist pharmacists with handling of DUR

flags related to controlled substances

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Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Lifecare Pharmacy
02.2019 - Current

BLS/CPR

01-2019

Pharmacist License (#03438232)

09-2018

Immunization Certification

01-2016

Pharmacy Intern

Kmart Pharmacy
01.2015 - 01.2017

Doctorate of Pharmacy -

The University of Toledo
01.2013 - 05.2018
Valerie MasonPharmacist