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Valerie Pfaff

Valerie Pfaff

Chagrin Falls,Ohio

Summary

Dedicated and experienced pharmacist skilled in developing effective patient-pharmacist relationships, counseling patients on medication use, and managing pharmacy inventory. Adept to providing excellent customer service and collaborating with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Floater Pharmacist

Walgreens
08.2024 - Current
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Collaborated with colleagues, technicians, and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose, and check for interactions with other medications.

Pharmacy Manager

Rite Aid Pharmacy
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Awarded "Get There Together" Outstanding Pharmacist, 2022
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.

Pharmacy Manager

Rite Aid Pharmacy
11.2021 - 02.2024
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacists and technicians
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.

Floater Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Collaborated with colleagues, technicians, and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose, and check for interactions with other medications.

Pharmacy Intern

Rite Aid Pharmacy
04.2017 - 08.2021
  • Awarded Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Summer Intern Challenge, 2018
  • Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.

Pharmacy Technician

Discount Drugmart
09.2013 - 04.2017
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Rootstown, OH
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Hiram College
Hiram, OH
05.2021

Skills

  • Prescription Verification
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Continuing education
  • Drug utilization review
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Training and mentoring
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Pharmacy operations management
  • Medication preparation
  • Drug safety
  • Patient Counseling
  • Immunization Administration

Leadership Experience

  • Student Outreach to the Area Residents (SOAR) Student-Run Free Clinic, Rootstown, OH, Medication Reconciliation Team Member, 2017-2021
  • Musician's in Medicine (MIM), Rootstown, OH, Community Service Committee Member, 2017-2021
  • College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP), Rootstown, OH, Student, 2017-2021
  • Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), Rootstown, OH, Community Service Committee Member, 2017-2018
  • Hiram College Wind Ensemble, Hiram, OH, Principal Bassoonist, 2010-Present
  • Private Music Tutor, Hiram, OH, Bassoon, 2012-2014

Certification

  • Ohio Registered Pharmacist, #0330980 - 2021-Present
  • Ohio Registered Pharmacy Intern - 2017-2021
  • Basic Life Support Certification - 2017-Present
  • APhA (American Pharmacist's Association) MTM (Medication Therapy Management) & Immunization Certification - 2019-Present
  • SCUBA Certified - 2018

Interests

  • Yoga and meditation
  • Crafting
  • Reading
  • Music lover - bassoon, saxophone
  • Outdoors enthusiast

Timeline

Floater Pharmacist

Walgreens
08.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

Rite Aid Pharmacy
05.2024 - 08.2024

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
02.2024 - 05.2024

Pharmacy Manager

Rite Aid Pharmacy
11.2021 - 02.2024

Floater Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy
08.2021 - 11.2021

Pharmacy Intern

Rite Aid Pharmacy
04.2017 - 08.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Discount Drugmart
09.2013 - 04.2017

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Hiram College

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