Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Licenses
Certification
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Venette A. LaRocca

Akron,Ohio

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacy Manager with a passion for assisting diverse individuals and providing a positive experience for patients. Possesses extensive knowledge in optimizing workflow efficiency and delivering exceptional customer service. Understands the importance of these aspects in building a successful business. Proven track record spanning many years, excelling in multiple retail settings and handling varying work volumes with ease.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Uniontown Pharmacy
02.2021 - 11.2024
  • Developed specialty eye surgery mail order
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept a check on inventory levels
  • Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
  • Trained pharmacy technicians and other staff members

Pharmacy Manager

Benzer Pharmacy
12.2018 - 02.2021


  • Expanded from 20-200 per day dermatology mail order pharmacy business


  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
  • Did MTM's for multiple stores


Staff Pharmacist

Ritzman Pharmacy
03.2014 - 12.2018
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Helped pilot RefreshinQ roll out nationally
  • On National Coaching staff using science to improve better outcomes
  • Partnered with InsideTracker, blood draws of 12 key blood biomarkers, are evaluated with 2 coaching sessions to provide optimal supplementation, dietary changes and exercise goals to support wellness goals
  • Community support by providing quarterly programs outside of the pharmacy, like 'brown bag talks, blood pressure screenings, immunizations, and health fairs

Ritzman Pharmacy

Ritzman Pharmacy
01.2011 - 06.2017


  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.


  • Responsibilities include patient consultations for prescriptions/OTC/and natural products/interface with physicians, insurance companies or other third party for the patient's best outcome
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.


Received 3 Golden Pineapple awards for service and creativity/2 Customer Service Awards/numerous compliments for efficiency and customer service/Received highest scoring on preceptor evaluations


Pharmacy Technician Course Instructor

Kent State Trumbull
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners.
  • Curriculum included Medication brands, generics, dosages along with disease states, federal regulations, patient education, quality assurance, order entry and processing


Staff Pharmacist

Buehler's Fresh Foods
01.2004 - 01.2011
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Headed QA/QI committee Pit Crew (Q/A Committee)/Workflow committee- help develop and instill "best practices" in every step of the pharmacy operation
  • Received 3 Golden Pineapple awards for service and creativity/2 Customer Service Awards/numerous compliments for efficiency and customer service/Received highest scoring on preceptor evaluations


Cardiac Care Coordinator and Instructor

YMCA
01.1984 - 01.1992
  • Hire/train instructors, review progress of participants, update exercise regimen, take vitals, coordinate instructor's schedule and process payroll in this rehabilitation program for persons recovering from heart attacks or bypass surgery

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Pharmacy operations management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Inventory and restocking
  • Quality assurance
  • Liberty, Pioneer,

Licenses

  • OH
  • CT

Certification

  • CPR/First Aid, current
  • Certified Specialty Pharmacist, 2024
  • Certified in Immunizations, 2011
  • Certified National Smoking Cessation Expert, 1999
  • Certified Asthma Counseling Expert, 1997

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Uniontown Pharmacy
02.2021 - 11.2024

Pharmacy Manager

Benzer Pharmacy
12.2018 - 02.2021

Staff Pharmacist

Ritzman Pharmacy
03.2014 - 12.2018

Ritzman Pharmacy

Ritzman Pharmacy
01.2011 - 06.2017

Pharmacy Technician Course Instructor

Kent State Trumbull
01.2010 - 01.2012

Staff Pharmacist

Buehler's Fresh Foods
01.2004 - 01.2011

Cardiac Care Coordinator and Instructor

YMCA
01.1984 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science
Venette A. LaRocca