Mark Giffin
Chattanooga
Summary
Efficient pharmacist offering over 8 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in a busy retail setting. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Erlanger Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Check providers' orders for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications.
- Communicate regularly with providers and nurses.
- Respond to questions regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
- Check Med Carts quickly and accurately, documenting any noted errors.
- Sterile compounding of IV medications.
Pharmacy Manager
Food City
05.2015 - 01.2024
- Managed all aspects of pharmacy operations, including customer service, inventory control, and staff training
- Supervised and evaluated pharmacy staff, providing guidance and direction to ensure optimum performance
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Monitored and maintained accurate records of medications dispensed and controlled substances
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner
- Maintained patient confidentiality and handled sensitive information with discretion
- Tracked and ordered pharmacy supplies to maintain an appropriate inventory
- Analyzed costs to determine cost saving opportunities
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Provided vaccinations and helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Conducted medical device training such as glucose meters, inhalers, and nebulizers
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Magna Cum Laude -
Gatton College of Pharmacy
Johnson City, TN 05.2015
Skills
- Overseeing Pharmacy Operations
- Staff Management
- Medication Dispensing
- Profit Margins
- Drug Inventory Management
- Pharmacy Records Management
- Staff Training
- Pharmacy Law
- Drug Utilization Review
- Sterile compounding
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Erlanger Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Food City
05.2015 - 01.2024
Doctor of Pharmacy - Magna Cum Laude -
Gatton College of Pharmacy
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