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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLESTAFF PHARMACISTLicensed pharmacist with 20+ years of experience with Kroger Pharmacy. Earned a reputation for ensuring compliance with pharmacy procedures, maintaining pharmacy workflow efficiency, building customer relationships/loyalty, and attention to detail when filling prescriptions in high volume pharmacy environments. Assisted in the rollout of the new Medication Therapy Management program with 20 district locations for Kroger Pharmacy. Strengths: Patient Profile Reviews Quality Control & Attention to Detail Interpersonal Skills Physician Interaction & Relationships Prescription Processing Facilitating Teamwork Retail & Clinical Pharmacy Knowledge Patient Counseling & Education Customer Service State & Federal Regulatory Compliance Quality Assurance Inventory Management Medication Therapy Management Patient Safety Protocols Time Management Skills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCERelief Pharmacist HASSLERS PHARMACY, Spring City, TN 11/2019 Present Staff Pharmacist - KROGER PHARMACY, Knoxville, TN 1997 11/2019 Rotated as a Floater throughout 20 district locations to dispense medications, optimize operational performance, minimize customer wait times, and ensure the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services (up to 500 prescriptions per day at the busiest pharmacies). Key leadership role in launching the Medication Therapy Management programs at several district locations. Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and interacted regularly with physicians/nurses to clarify information regarding dosage, generic substitution, potential side effects, and/or problems with patient prescriptions. Utilized extensive formulary and managed care knowledge to contact insurance companies and coordinated efforts with physician offices to receive pre-authorization for prescription coverage. Provided information to patients regarding drug regimens, indication, dosage regimen, drug interactions, and adverse reactions/side effects for both prescription and over the counter medications. Established Collaborative Practice Agreements (CPAs) with prescribers that were instrumental in improving efficiency of patient care and access to medications by reducing repetitive communications with providers. Maintained strict compliance with all laws and Board of Pharmacy regulations affecting the industry and clearly explained the importance of regulatory compliance to staff members. Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage and harmful interactions. Managed up to four pharmacy technicians and mentored pharmacy students serving as interns. Provided health promotion and prevention support/advice to assist patients with managing conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation, and high blood pressure. Established and maintained strong patient and prescriber relationships that maximized the pharmacys competitive advantage and customer retention efforts. Performed immunizations and vaccinations (Flu, Travel, Shingles, Shingrix, Pneumonia, Prevnar, and others). Additional Experience Prior to 1997:Pharmacist RESOURCE PHARMACY, Knoxville, TNPharmacist SHANNONDALE NURSING HOME, Knoxville, TN Pharmacist METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER, Oak Ridge, TN Pharmacist FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Knoxville, TN EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & ASSOCIATIONS B.S., Pharmacy (Lambda Kappa Sigma) SAMFORD UNIVERSITY, Birmingham, AL Pre-Pharmacy Studies TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Cookeville, TN Licenses: Current Pharmacy License in TennesseeCertifications: CPR Certified; APhA Immunization Certification; Medication Therapy Management; AphA Diabetes Certification; Cholestech LDX Certification Associations: Tennessee Pharmaceutical Association; American Pharmaceutical Association |
