WILLIAM EASTERDAY
Powell,OH
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 12 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Polaris Pharmacy Services
04.2024 - Current
- Managed medication dispensing and ensured compliance with long-term care pharmacy standards.
- Compounded IVs and non-sterile compounds in accordance with USP 795 and 797.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Proficient in Frameworks, DOSIS, and Parata systems.
- Supervised control room operations.
Pharmacist
Crosby's Drugs
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
Pharmacist
CVS Health
07.2013 - 10.2023
- Trained, managed, and supported a team of 10 pharmacy technicians in fulfilling over 2700 prescriptions per week
- Achieved a 24% increase in prescription volume from 2020-2023 through vaccine programs and patient care initiatives, to maximize sales and improve patient experience
- Consulted with physicians and patients about medication dosage, drug interactions, disease management, and potential side effects of medication
- Worked as a top-performing floating pharmacist from 2018-2020 in low, mid, and high-volume CVS pharmacies throughout the central Ohio area
- Trained 20+ new pharmacists, interns, and technicians throughout the central Ohio area.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Health
09.2009 - 07.2013
- Shadowed pharmacist in filling and dispensing of prescriptions, performing intern/technician duties and technical processes
- Counseled, under the supervision of the pharmacist, with a caring and supportive attitude, following HIPAA regulations
- Resolved insurance rejections and billing issues
- Trained and supported 10+ new pharmacy technicians in company procedures and best practices
- Counseled patients, under the supervision of 2 head pharmacists, following HIPAA regulations and using a thorough understanding of their medication history.
Technician
CVS Health
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Supported a team of 6 pharmacy technicians in fulfilling over 1200 prescriptions per week
- Leveraged industry knowledge to deliver customer service excellence, including patient education on proper medications, increasing monthly sales by $2K+
- Assisted 8 pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, receiving, and supply management
- Executed quick medication fulfillment, improving patient satisfaction ratings by 13%
- Collaborated with team members on purchasing, receiving, and inventory (rotated stock and checked for expired medications).
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH01.2013
Bachelor of Science Zoology -
Miami University
Oxford, OH01.2009
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Accuracy
- Patient Advocacy
- Scientific Aptitude
- HIPPA
- Vaccination Administration
- Prescription Filling
- Patient Education
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist, OH
- Immunization Pharmacist, OH
- CPR/BLS, OH
Timeline
Pharmacist
Polaris Pharmacy Services
04.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Crosby's Drugs
10.2023 - 04.2024
Pharmacist
CVS Health
07.2013 - 10.2023
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Health
09.2009 - 07.2013
Technician
CVS Health
07.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science Zoology -
Miami University
Doctor of Pharmacy -
The Ohio State University