VAN BUI
FAIRFAX STATION,VA
Summary
Qualified professional with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PHARMACIST
FALLS CHURCH PHARMACY
6795 WILSON BLVD, STE 1-A
07.2010 - Current
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
- Responded to questions and discussed side-effects of specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals.
- Communicated potential issues and reactions to specific medications for patients ranging from children and teenagers to adults and geriatrics.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Complied with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Interviewed, hired and trained technicians and other support staff.
- Stayed current with third-party payer policies and procedures to prevent payment issues.
- Worked as preceptor mentor for students completing introductory and advanced pharmacy practicums.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Educated patients on medical equipment such as compression stockings, nebulizers and urinary bags.
- Helped translating healthcare documents to Vietnamese customers and assisted them in many levels
PHARMACIST
SHOPPERS PHARMACY
Germantown, MD
07.2002 - 07.2009
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction by 30%
PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
CVS
Poolesville, MD
04.2001 - 07.2002
- Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Education
PHARM. D. - Pharmacy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2000
Skills
- Staff Training
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Completing Annual Inventories
- Regulatory Requirements
- Reviewing Prescriptions
- Safety Awareness
- Medicare and Medicaid Processes
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Medication Therapy Management
- Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
- Patient Education
- Supply Ordering
- Verifying Orders
- Patient Medical Histories
- Customer Service
- Dispensing Medications
- Medicare and Medicaid process
- Medication dispensing and immunizing
- Customer service, education and counseling
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PHARMACIST
FALLS CHURCH PHARMACY
07.2010 - Current
PHARMACIST
SHOPPERS PHARMACY
07.2002 - 07.2009
PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
CVS
04.2001 - 07.2002
PHARM. D. - Pharmacy
Temple University