William Hamill
Searcy,AR
Summary
Lead and direct pharmacy operations to protect patients and meet operational targets. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories and working with patients to provide top-notch support. Well-organized, efficient, and diligent about preventing errors.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Unity Health- Newport
Newport, AR
11.2016 - Current
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
- Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.
- Prepared medications based on physician orders.
- Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
- Implemented antibiotic stewardship programs to optimize antimicrobial use and reduce resistance.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring accurate medication dispensing and adherence to safety protocols.
- Oversaw the management and storage of medications, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety practices.
- Coordinated with medical staff to manage medication shortages, finding suitable alternatives without compromising care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and new drugs entering the market.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of hospital pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient medication profiles for drug-drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient-specific pharmacotherapy plans.
- Prepared medications and conducted quality checks.
- Provided advice to medical practitioners and patients.
Pharmacist in Charge
Lowery Drug #1
Searcy, AR
07.1999 - 10.2016
Staff Pharmacist
Tenet Health
Searcy, AR
12.1996 - 07.1999
Staff Pharmacist
UAMS Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
05.1996 - 12.1996
Education
PharmD - Pharmacy
UAMS-College of Pharmacy
Little Rock, AR05-1996
Associate of Science - Biology
Harding University
Searcy, AR05-1991
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Physician orders processing
- Patient Relations
- HIPAA regulations compliance
- Medication Dispensing
- Inventory control and administration
- Drug Interactions
- Prescriptions management
- Pyxis system
- Proper storage
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Prescription Verification
- Skilled in clinical interventions
Timeline
Pharmacist
Unity Health- Newport
11.2016 - Current
Pharmacist in Charge
Lowery Drug #1
07.1999 - 10.2016
Staff Pharmacist
Tenet Health
12.1996 - 07.1999
Staff Pharmacist
UAMS Medical Center
05.1996 - 12.1996
PharmD - Pharmacy
UAMS-College of Pharmacy
Associate of Science - Biology
Harding University
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