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- Running, completed 6 half marathons, 15k planned for February 2025
- Father to two amazing boys, four and two years old
William O’Neal Jones
Prattville,AL
Summary
Pharmacy professional with Doctor of Pharmacy and proven track record to provide quality healthcare in a multitude of pharmacy settings. Experience in chain, independent, hospital, as well as specialty pharmacy. Experience in all aspects of running a pharmacy including patient care, prescription verification, drug ordering, OTC and front end ordering, budget considerations, timely returns, pharmacy team management. Exceptional team collaboration with other pharmacy staff, patients, physicians, and nurses. Ability to communicate complex concepts into easily understandable ideas. Strong desire to always and forever broaden knowledge and skills in order to continue to grow as a professional pharmacist.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant Pharmacist
Jackson Surgery Center
04.2023 - Current
- Ensure compliance with Jackson Surgery Center policies and procedures as well as Joint Commission requirements
- Prepare quarterly reports for the surgery center
- Update policy and procedure as needed
- Minimize medication errors by ensuring compliance with comprehensive policies for safe use of medications within the organization.
- Act as a trusted resource by providing expertise on drug therapies.
Pharmacist
Jackson Apothecary Montgomery
11.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with physicians and mid-level practitioners
- Provide patient centered care to each and every individual patient with a welcoming attitude that encourages trust in our pharmacist-patient relationship which improves patient satisfactions
- Verify safety and accuracy of each prescription and use pertinent drug resources when needed
- Assist and educate patients with over-the counter medications ensuring safe and effective self care
- Fostered culture of safety and vigilance within pharmacy, leading by example in adhering to regulatory standards and practices.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Pharmacist
Jackson Apothecary Prattville - Specialty Pharmacy
11.2022 - Current
- Managed the prior authorization process for specialty medications, streamlining access to life-changing therapies for patients in need.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of complex medication profiles for high-risk patients to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize drug therapy regimens, reducing the risk of adverse effects.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by recommending appropriate formulary alternatives when necessary.
- Served as a resource for clinicians seeking information on specialty drugs, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
Pharmacist
Jackson Hospital, Central Pharmacy
11.2022 - Current
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Maintained strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hospital pharmacy practice.
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
Pharmacy Manager
Jones Drugs
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels, both pharmacy and front of store
- Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
- Played an active role in the hiring process, identifying top talent that contributed to the team''s success in providing outstanding pharmaceutical care services.
Staff Pharmacist
Jones Drugs
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Prescription fulfillment along with ensuring proper pharmacy operations during daily shift
- Strong relationship building with patients to build trust
- Compound non-sterile oral and topical preparations
- Monitor cost and payment of each prescription in addition to prescription validation and DUR monitoring
- Monitor PDMP for every controlled prescription for every patient
- Ensure day to day orders of medications are processed as required to ensure medication delivery
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all interactions.
Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, Intern
CVS Pharmacy
06.2014 - 07.2019
- #1 Store in the district 3 years running
- Collaborate with both store level personnel and upper management to achieve desired outcomes for patient health as well as corporate goals
- Interact with patients on a personal level to ensure patient is comfortable asking questions and therefore get the best benefit from their medication
- Maintain regulatory records in compliance with state, federal, payer, and corporate regulations
- Patient counseling and education to increase likelihood patient adheres to medication regimen in order to obtain optimal health outcomes
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy
Auburn, AL01.2014
B.S. - Biomedical Sciences, Psychology Minor
Auburn University
Auburn, AL01.2009
Skills
- Patient education
- Build relationships
- Medication expertise
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Prescription verification process
- Resolving complaints
- Documentation
- Drug inventory management
- Immunization administration
- Drug interaction assessment
- Pharmacy law
- Treat each and every person with respect
Awards
- Awarded for giving the most vaccinations in the district while working for pharmacy chain
- Awarded for achieving highest patient care scores in the district due to my high standards of patient service
Licensurecertificates
- Registered Pharmacist, Alabama, 20641, 09/01/18, Present
- Registered Pharmacist, Florida, PS52394, 08/01/14, Present
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certificate (CPR/AED), 04/01/11, Present
- Alabama Pharmacy Consulting License, 07/12/24, 07/13/24
Affiliations
- Alabama Pharmacy Association
Certification
- Pharmacist Licensure (RPh) - Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
- Pharmacist Licensure (RPh) - Florida Board of Pharmacy.
- Consultant Pharmacist - Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
- Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association.
- Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association.
Interests
Timeline
Consultant Pharmacist
Jackson Surgery Center
04.2023 - Current
Pharmacist
Jackson Apothecary Montgomery
11.2022 - Current
Pharmacist
Jackson Apothecary Prattville - Specialty Pharmacy
11.2022 - Current
Pharmacist
Jackson Hospital, Central Pharmacy
11.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Jones Drugs
01.2021 - 11.2023
Staff Pharmacist
Jones Drugs
07.2019 - 12.2020
Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, Intern
CVS Pharmacy
06.2014 - 07.2019
B.S. - Biomedical Sciences, Psychology Minor
Auburn University
- Pharmacist Licensure (RPh) - Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
- Pharmacist Licensure (RPh) - Florida Board of Pharmacy.
- Consultant Pharmacist - Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
- Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association.
- Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association.
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy
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