April Bush
Hickman
Summary
Experienced pharmacy professional with demonstrated success in retail positions and leadership roles seeking a new professional challenge. Able to manage pharmacy operations with a flexible and resourceful approach. Excellent recordkeeper proficient in administering immunizations and monitoring supplies.
Experienced with medication dispensing and patient care. Utilizes pharmaceutical knowledge to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulations. Knowledge of team collaboration and healthcare coordination to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Hackett's Discount Drugs
10.2009 - Current
- Managed medication therapy, providing information and responding to questions
- Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions
- Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality
- Oversaw proper maintenance of drug inventory levels, ordering medications and supplies in alignment with patient needs
- Billed insurances for services, utilizing Rx30
- Identified significant drug allergies and potential interactions by assessing patient profiles
- Supervised pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty
- Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to their questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals
- Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use
- Administered influenza, pneumonia, Tdap, Zostavax, and Shingrix vaccinations
- Provided Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services to appropriate patients
Staff Pharmacist
Fred's Pharmacy
06.2009 - 10.2009
- Provided review, processing, filling, and dispensing of prescriptions daily
- Managed medication therapy, providing information and responding to questions
- Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner
- Supervised pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications
- Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to their questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals
- Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use
Staff Pharmacist/Pharmacist in Charge
Gordonsville Drugs
01.2009 - 10.2009
- Oversaw proper maintenance of drug inventory levels, ordering medications and supplies in alignment with patient needs
- Counseled patients on proper use of medications, responding to their questions and discussing side effects of both specific brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals
- Proficiently processed and dispensed written, oral and electronic prescriptions
- Conducted drug utilization reviews, drug interventions and therapy management
- Worked closely with physicians and team members to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy - pharmacy
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC05.2009
Skills
- Prescription management
- Strong decision-making ability
- Time management skills
- Exceptional patient care
- Excellent communication skills
- Certified immunizing pharmacist
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Hackett's Discount Drugs
10.2009 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Fred's Pharmacy
06.2009 - 10.2009
Staff Pharmacist/Pharmacist in Charge
Gordonsville Drugs
01.2009 - 10.2009
Doctorate of Pharmacy - pharmacy
Campbell University
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