Mission: Compassionate pharmacist that integrates patient care with current skills and education using a proactive and flexible approach to accomplish patient initiatives and problem resolution. Advocate for timely solutions, safety and continued professional growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy
01.2020 - Current
Ensured that all medications were prepared and processed according to State and Federal laws and regulations in an accurate and timely manner.
Provided strong leadership to staff pharmacists and technicians.
Filled an average 600+ filled prescriptions daily.
Directed staff of 8 pharmacy technicians and 2 staff pharmacists.
Completed 45% inventory reduction by streamlining procedures and maintaining appropriate stock.
Consulted with patients, physicians and healthcare professionals on pharmaceutical issues.
Performed Prospective Drug Utilization Reviews and made appropriate recommendations.
Preceptor to pharmacist interns/students.
Executed Medication Therapy Management (Mirixa, OutcomesMTM(TM)) STARS and corresponding counseling.
Conducted health screenings (blood pressure, pulse, blood glucose, and complete lipid profile).
Administered immunizations during daily workflow and clinics.
Ensured proper billing of all medications/medical equipment according to policy and regulation.
Completed annual and controlled-substance inventories/audits successfully.
Maintained OSHA safety requirements and training.
Complied with company standard operating procedures.
Constructed guidelines to effectively process all third-party issues and overrides.
Assisted with product dispensing/labeling and billing of compounds and prescriptions.
Recognized for exemplary patient care and customer service.
Completed scheduling for pharmacy staff.
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy
01.2009 - 01.2020
As above in Indiana with daily prescription volume to near 400 per day.
Essential in K-Mart file acquisition from store closing in Bourbonnais which yielded a 50% increase in volume and sales.
Staff Pharmacist
Target Pharmacy
01.2006 - 01.2009
Averaged 720 meticulously filled prescriptions per week.
Compounding for large geographical base of dermatologists.
Captured outstanding patient care skills.
Collectively delivered a two-fold increase in prescription volume without an increase in staff size.
Competently directed staff and workflow during shift.
Organized new system to ensure proper recognition of outdated inventory.
Education
PharmD - Pharmacy
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Downers Grove, IL
01.2006
Pharmacy Under-Graduate -
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Palos Hills, IL
01.2002
Skills
Retail Pharmacy Management
Prescription Dispensing
Board Certified Medication Therapy Management
Organized Team Development
Compounding
Skilled Problem Solver
Drug Information Resource
Accomplishments
Board Certified Medication Therapy Management Specials (BCMTMSTM) acquired in 2022
Dual Licensure (Indiana, Illinois)
Completion of Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Program (APhA)
Completion of National Medication Safety, Outcomes & Adherence Program (APhA)
340B Experience
Store File Acquisition Experience
Recognized for exemplary patient care and customer service