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Qualifications for Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager

Highly Accomplished Pharmacist who maintains up-to-date knowledge of comprehensive pharmacy operations, including expertly interpreting prexxxxxxriptions, administering immunizations, and developing and implementing customer- and community-focused health fairs and educational programs. Experienced Leader who seamlessly drives retail pharmacy business within competitive markets, and builds top teams to achieve success. Dedicated Self-Starter who offers superior attention-to-detail and sharp analytical abilities to meet critical pharmacy objectives. Engaging Communicator who handles confidential responsibilities while liaising between senior-level decision-makers, healthcare professionals, insurers, and patients / customers, and who surpasses expectations in both autonomous and collaborative environments.

Career Highlights Include:

  Exhibiting skill in the use of AutoMed FastFil R800 robotic system technology.

  Expertly developing pharmacy-wide policies and procedures to maximize success.

  Rapidly evaluating operations to initiate results-generating pharmacy improvements.

  Gaining a reputation among colleagues for well-operated and well-organized pharmacies.

  Continually enhancing retail public image by coordinating popular community health fairs.

  Attaining key certification from Tenderfeet Shoes for fitting customers with diabetic shoes.

  Achieving accreditation for Medicare Part-B, as well as PCCA compounding pharmacy status.

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Capitalize on the opportunity to lead all facets of pharmacy operations, including accurately processing, preparing, and verifying prexxxxxxriptions to ensure appropriate usage (e.g. dosage, route of administration, allergies, interactions, contraindications) prior to dispensing to customers. Mentor and manage a top-performing team of technicians and interns in exceeding daily pharmacy business goals. Spearhead high-volume inventory management to control costs and ensure adequate supply for customers at all times.

  Boosted revenue via Durable Medical Equipment (DME) sales.

  Grew referral base by building solid relations with area physicians.

  Achieved certification from Tenderfeet Shoes for fitting of diabetic shoes.

  Ensured pharmacy operations adhered to quality and safety control initiatives.

  Assisted with Medicare Part-B accreditation, as well as PCCA compounding pharmacy status.

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Utilized broad xxxxxxope of industry knowledge toward processing prexxxxxxriptions within this fast-paced retail pharmacy. Managed a customer service-focused team of technicians, and prioritized all employee workflow.

  Continually built loyal customer relationships while processing high-volume prexxxxxxriptions.

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Pharmacist ￨ Owner (2005 2013) ￨ Manager (1992 2004)

Strategically steered the start-up and successful operations of this growth-centric pharmacy open 365 days a year, averaging 460+ prexxxxxxriptions daily, and accepting 150 different insurance plans. Led targeted employee recruitment, hiring, and training efforts, including managing up to 15 concurrent employees and providing key health care, dental care, and 401(k) plan options. Concurrently filled prexxxxxxriptions for both a large-xxxxxxale, 500-resident facility with an SNF Unit, Alzheimer s Unit, Assisted Living, and Independent Living Unit, as well as walk-in customers, and accurately billed numerous insurance providers with a demonstrated familiarity with prior authorization processes. Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward cost-effectively managing large-xxxxxxale inventory and core pharmacy purchases, as well as averaging 24 turns annually.

  Expertly utilized efficient AutoMed FastFil R800 robotic system technology.

  Achieved essential pharmacy store accreditation with Medicare Part-B billing.

  Recognized as an accredited Diabetes Shoppe with wholesaler AmerisourceBergen.

  Boosted business success by driving multimedia marketing, advertising, and promotions.

  Coordinated community health fairs attracting county services, health plans, and physicians.

  Successfully serviced numerous board and care facilities, and exhibited skill with MAR forms.

Fitting of Diabetic Shoes Certification (Tenderfeet Shoes)

Immunization Certification (California Pharmacist Association)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association)

Board of Directors

Played a vital role in promoting this solutions-centric group s intent to attain better inventory pricing and insurance contracts. Collectively grew the organization to 260+ pharmacies across the state of California with all AmerisourceBergen accounts. Most recently involved in litigation to prevent the State of California from reducing the reimbursement rate for the Medicaid patient. Concurrently operate a secondary organization, IPCN, that is open to all pharmacies regardless of wholesale affiliation with 800 stores in this entity.

Former Member, CPhA Academy of Pharmacy Owners

Former Member, California Pharmacists Association (CPhA)

Former Member, International Association of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP)