Winifred A. Ampomaah
El Paso
Summary
Clinical pharmacist with strong focus on pharmaceutical care and patient-centered outcomes. Proven ability in medication therapy management, drug utilization review, and patient counseling. Known for team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Strong skills in clinical assessments, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic recommendations. Reliable and results-driven with commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Veterans’ Healthcare Administration
07.2023 - Current
- Process and fulfill patient prescriptions in a timely fashion by ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders
- Provide patient education on proper medication use, drug interactions and adverse effects
- Precept student pharmacists from the University of Texas School of Pharmacy in El Paso, Texas
- Review and verify medication orders and ensured the accuracy of all records and documentation
- Communicate prescription discrepancies with providers to ensure accuracy in prescription orders
- Perform drug utilization reviews, interventions, and medication therapy management
- Educate patients on medication through counseling on appropriate use of prescription and over the counter medications
- Perform an array of managerial and administrative tasks in support of daily pharmacy operations
- 40 hours/week – Full-time – GS 12
Outpatient Pharmacist
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Fulfilled patient prescriptions in a timely fashion by ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders
- Provided patient education on proper medication use, drug interactions and adverse effects
- Communicated prescription discrepancies with providers to ensure accuracy in prescription orders
- Performed drug utilization reviews, interventions, and medication therapy management
- Educated patient on medication through counseling on appropriate use of prescription and over the counter medications
- Lead quality assurance initiatives and assist in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions
- 40 hours/week – Full-time – GS 11
Long Term Care Pharmacist
Phar-Merica
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Educated nursing and physician staff on potential drug interactions, side effects, medication dosing and proper storage
- Collaborated with a team of healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of treatment regimens
- Performed drug utilization review, intervention, and medication therapy management
- Supervised pharmacy production staff to ensure proper order entry and adherence to delivery schedules
- Served as a drug information resource to medical staff and educated patients on medication adherence, drug interactions and medication safety
- 40 hours/week – Full-time
Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Performed an array of managerial and administrative tasks in support of daily pharmacy operations
- Trained, mentored, and managed 10 pharmacy technicians in a high-volume customer care environment
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement effective workflow optimization strategies
- Serve as pharmacy preceptor for pharmacy students from UTEP and technicians-in-training from PIMA medical
- Educated and counseled patients on appropriate use of prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Responsible for inventory management, third-party billing, refills, labeling, packaging, and reporting
- Oversaw supplies of controlled and non-controlled substances, medications, and other supplements
- Reviewed and verified medication orders and ensured the accuracy of all records and documentation
- Lead quality assurance initiatives and assist in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions
- Promoted wellness in the community through free blood pressure, glucose, A1C, and BMI screenings
- Complied with policies and procedures and adhered to established regulatory standards and guidelines
- Helped improve gap in clinical service scores through specialized delegation and tracking procedures
- Generated $1M+ in annual revenues for 2 consecutive years and achieved rank of #1 in the district
- 40 hours/week – Full-time
Consultant Pharmacist
JNC Consulting
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Delivered expert drug utilization review and consulting for patients in long-term care, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities
- Identified opportunities for psychotropic medication reductions, requested lab work as needed to identify potential side effects, and communicated all findings to physicians
- Developed a rapport with nursing staff and other consultant pharmacies to aid in complying with established policies pursuant to job duties
- Advised nursing staff on dosage regimen, side effects and served as an advisor on therapeutic problems
- Liaised with nursing staff to ensure proper storage and disposal in alignment with all regulations
- 25 - 30 hours/week – Part-time
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH08.2025
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Practice
University of New England
Portland, ME05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2011
Skills
- Patient care optimization
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Current Texas pharmacy license
- Medication reconciliation
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Healthcare policy awareness
- Inventory management
- Patient education and counseling
- Sterile product preparation
- Medical decision-making experience
- Immunization administration
- Medication safety advocacy
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Medication therapy management
- Pharmacotherapy
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Pharmacogenomics Certification (American Society of Health Systems Pharmacy) – April 2023
- Anti-coagulation Certificate (American Society of Health Systems Pharmacy) – March 2023
- CPR Certified Basic Life Support – American Red Cross – Expires October 2025
- Medication Therapy Management - Power-Pak National Certificate Training Program - January 2021
- Opioid Stewardship Certification - American Society of Health Systems Pharmacy - June 2018
- Pharmacy Immunization Delivery Certification – American Pharmacists Association – March 2017
- National Sterile Compounding/IV Training Certification – RxProstaff, Inc. - October 2016
- Hospital Pharmacy Training Certificate for Clinical Pharmacy Practice – RxProstaff, Inc. - October 2016
- Patient-Centered Diabetes Education Training Certificate – American Pharmacist Association – December 2015
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate – National Alliance on Mental Illness – September 2015
Awards
Department of Army Civilian Service Award (William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Ft Bliss, TX) – August 2022
El Paso VA VEDAH Bucks for excellence in patient and customer service – July 2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Veterans’ Healthcare Administration
07.2023 - Current
Outpatient Pharmacist
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
01.2020 - 07.2023
Long Term Care Pharmacist
Phar-Merica
09.2019 - 03.2021
Consultant Pharmacist
JNC Consulting
08.2017 - 12.2017
Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
12.2016 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Practice
University of New England
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
State University of New York At Buffalo
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