Seasoned Clinical Pharmacist adept at providing evidence-based recommendations to physicians. Proficient in reporting, documentation and compliance guidelines. Focused on maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic options.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Long Island Community Hospital
Patchogue, NY
08.2003 - 04.2022
Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
Verified and labeled prescriptions with 8 point check.
Implemented standard procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to enforce quality, security and proper disposal.
Completed new and updated patient profiles with lists of patient medications.
Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
Assessed correct identity, strength and purity of medications when filling prescriptions.
Provided specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation and high blood pressure.
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
Prepared medication and IV orders to deliver adequate supply for care of patient.