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Retail Pharmacy Operations ~ Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

Patient Safety ~ Customer Service ~ Insurance Billing ~ Health Education

         Able to interpret physician orders, detect therapeutic incompatibilities, and maintain records for controlled substances in accordance with strict regulatory requirements.

         Substantial proficiency in effectively partnering with multi-disciplinary and culturally-diverse health care team members to ensure prescription accuracy and prevent adverse drug reactions and drug misuse.

         Adept at counseling patients in taking prescribed and OTC products to ensure safety and comprehension.

         Highly skilled at clinical pharmacokinetic dosing and dispensing including IV mixtures and TPN.

         Well-versed in industry/therapeutic trends such as herbs, vitamins, and natural/alternative medicine; advanced knowledge of Ayurveda remedies.

CVS Health, Cary, NC, 2010 - 2016

Team Lead and Staff Pharmacist

         Play a key role in coordinating efficient, cost-effective and compliant pharmacy operations by extensively participating in ordering, preparing, compounding, packaging, and dispensing medications.

         Perform routine tasks such as generating labels, locating drugs from inventory, maintaining records, and administering online insurance billing.

         Counsel, educate and instruct patients in prescriptions, OTC products, and other health-related products, and ensure proper control and dispensing of narcotics.

         Closely monitor patient medication profiles for drug interactions, dosage information, duration of treatment, precautions, and drug-disease contraindications.

         Proactively contact physicians and other providers as needed regarding therapeutic interactions and omissions.

         Create work schedules for pharmacy staff and participate in evaluating performance.

         Recommend appropriate immunizations and clinical programs to patients such as MTM via OutcomesMTM, Pain Management, and DCS (Diabetes Care Specialist).

Rite Aid Pharmacy, Michigan, 1996 - 2010

Manager / Staff Pharmacist

         Efficiently filled and dispensed average of 250 prescriptions per day, verified and labeled prescriptions, and handled $60K in cash and credit card sales daily.

         Managed inventories by stocking shelves, regularly rotating inventory, and monitoring expiration dates.

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         Investigated and swiftly resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.

         Completed and updated patient profiles, responded to customer inquiries, and played a pivotal role in boosting pharmacy sales and gross margins by 10%.

         Demonstrated sharp attention to accuracy in preparing emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments.

         Partnered with Pharmacy Care Representatives to provide top-quality patient care.

         Methodically mixed, packaged, and labeled pharmaceuticals to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.

• Maintained meticulous inventory records in alignment with government regulations.
• Devised staff schedules and contributed to training, coaching, motivation, and mentoring.
• Anticipated and identified business opportunities to optimize pharmacy performance and profitability.
• Fostered, nurtured, and promoted team cohesiveness to maximize staff satisfaction, productivity, and morale.

Walmart Pharmacy, Waterloo, IA, 1994 - 1996

Staff Pharmacist

         Systematically filled, verified, labeled, and dispensed average of 700 prescriptions daily according to professional standards and legal requirements.

         Extensively provided critical patient counseling in areas such as correct medication usage/dosage and therapeutic options.

         Cultivated and maintained productive relationships with community health care professionals, vital to achieving or exceeding store goals.

         Oversaw insurance and billing functions, performed inventory management, maintained up-to-date patient profiles, and completed pharmacy reports.

         Conducted blood pressure screenings and advised patients in treating and preventing hypertension.

         Directed, mentored, and supervised four Pharmacy Technicians, interns, and support staff.

Master of Science, Pharmacology, L.M.C.P., India, 1993

Bachelor of Science, Pharmaceutical Science, L.M.C.P., India, 1991

Immunization Certified

Pharmacy Regulation Specialist

Clinical Nutrition Specialist

North Carolina Pharmacist Association

APA

NCRAF

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HIRING AGENT NAME

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COMPANY / STORE NAME

ADDRESS

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Dear__________________:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for a retail pharmacist opportunity with (INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION). In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to excellent academic credentials and more than 20 years of experience, I offer exceptional talents in patient consultations and counseling, drug interaction intervention, MTM, narcotics inventory management, and ensuring strict regulatory compliance. My polished interpersonal and communications skills will enable me to effectively transition into your pharmacy and become an integral member of your team. To complement these qualifications, I offer well-developed multi-tasking, critical thinking, record-keeping, and organizational skills which are instrumental as a pharmacist.

As a proactive contributor to (INSERT NAME OF PHARMACY), you will find me to be an autonomous, ethical, and seasoned professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative and unparalleled prioritization skills. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this opportunity, and hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

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