Tara Pedigo
Cleveland
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering nearly 13 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Walgreens
10.2022 - Current
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Pharmacy Manager
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
07.2012 - 08.2018
- Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
- Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYBachelor of Science - Chemistry
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
- Patient education
- Resolving complaints
- Immunization administration
- Order fulfillment
- OTC recommendations
Timeline
Pharmacist
Walgreens
10.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
10.2018 - 09.2022
Pharmacy Manager
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
07.2012 - 08.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Western Kentucky University
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