William Barrett
Clinical Pharmacist
Syracuse,Utah
Summary
Seasoned, reliable, hardworking, well respected, kind, and caring professional with over 23 years experience as a pharmacist, and over 26 years experience in the pharmacy profession. Brings skills common to pharmacists and excels in customer and patient satisfaction. Experienced in retail, hospital, long-term-care, and mail-order pharmacy
Knowledgeable and educated with a desire to continually improve. Aware of professional limits, eager and willing to learn while seeking to expand and practice novel competencies. Quick at acquiring and demonstrating new skill sets.
Lifelong learner in personal an professional arena's of life with a penchant for the eclectic.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist Nights
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Ogden , UT
08.2016 - Current
- Works independently as sole staff member for 50% of night shift taking on responsibilities for entering, reviewing, preparing and dispensing medications for 250 bed hospital
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist/ Float/ Nights
Walgreens
Multiple , Nevada, Utah, Washington
09.2001 - 07.2016
- Opened pharmacy in new market. Averaged over 400 prescriptions per day after 1.5 years.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
Staff Pharmacist
4-CARE
Layton , Utah
04.2007 - 07.2007
- Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
Pharmacy Manager
Davis Jubilee Pharmacy
Vernal , Utah
04.2000 - 09.2001
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
Las Vegas , NV
05.1999 - 04.2000
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Assessed correct identity, strength and purity of medications when filling prescriptions.
Education
Pharm.D - Pharmacy
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 01.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 09.1996 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
SLCC
Salt Lake City, UT 09.1993 - 08.1995
Skills
- Team player
- Vaccination Administration
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Monitoring and Modifying Medications
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist Nights
Ogden Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
Pharm.D - Pharmacy
University of Florida
01.2016 - 12.2019
Staff Pharmacist
4-CARE
04.2007 - 07.2007
Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist/ Float/ Nights
Walgreens
09.2001 - 07.2016
Pharmacy Manager
Davis Jubilee Pharmacy
04.2000 - 09.2001
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
05.1999 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Utah
09.1996 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
SLCC
09.1993 - 08.1995
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