Detail-oriented pharmacist committed to enhancing pharmacy practices. Skilled in medication therapy management and compounding techniques, with a focus on regulatory compliance and patient education. Ready to drive impactful improvements in pharmacy operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
WESTWOOD INDEPENDENT PHARMACY & VLPP
Richmond
09.2020 - Current
Trained junior staff on pharmacy procedures and best practices.
Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
Organized inventory control systems to maintain adequate stock levels for all products carried by the pharmacy.
Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Performed administrative duties such as updating patient information or submitting insurance claims forms.
Analyzed prescription trends and utilized data to improve pharmacy services and patient care outcomes.
Contributed to pharmacy and healthcare team meetings with medication expertise and recommendations.
Oversaw compounding of special medications to meet unique patient needs, following precise formulas and protocols.
Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
Pharmacist
Westminster Canterbury-Richmond
Richmond
06.1994 - 06.2011
Same pharmacist tasks as previously stated in other jobs.
FILLED MEDICATION TRAYS AND CARTS FOR LONG TERM CARE PATIENTS IN NURSING HOME FACILITY
Education
Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY
VCU
Richmond, VA
05-1991
Some College (No Degree) - PRE PHARMACY
UNIVERSITY OF VA
Charlottesville, VA
Skills
Team leadership
Directing pharmacy operations
Medication therapy management
Prescription analysis
Drug safety protocols
Customer relationship management
Regulatory compliance
Effective communication
Physician consultation
VA licensed pharmacist
Treatment consulting
Patient education and counseling
Reviewing prescriptions
Patient counseling
FDA drug safety guidelines
Proper storage
Educating patients
Clinical decision making
Managing products
Medication dispensing
Prescription verification
Continuing education
Regulatory requirements
Dosing recommendations
Regulatory standards
Drug storage
Dispensing medications
Customer counseling
Customer service and communication skills
Vaccination administration
Setting up profiles
Patient reaction monitoring
Verifying orders
Order fulfillment
Current VA pharmacy license
Pharmacy law compliance
Interpreting and processing medication orders
Risk management
Certification
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA BOARD OF PHARMACY PHARMACIST LICENSE ISSUED 8/7/1991 NUMBER:0202010371