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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Leveraged knowledge gained from technician experience and unique role of the intern to improve overall workflow for the fulfillment team during each shift. Performed tasks as an intern to free up pharmacists to focus on the most pressing items on their agenda while also increasing prescription throughput for technicians. Actively pursued opportunities to expand understanding of pharmacy operations and engage with new responsibilities to benefit the team as a whole.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

This APPE rotation allowed me to experience each facet of the mail order pharmacy. Time was spent with the data entry team learning to enter prescriptions in the system. Assisted the resource team in calling for transfers and calling for clarification on prescriptions. Collaborated with the quality and compliance team to identify root causes of a production issue and implement improvements to reduce waste. Engaged with the fulfillment team learning warehouse operations from top to bottom.

Surprise, Arizona, United States

This APPE rotation was located within a doctors office which enabled the pharmacist to play a vital role in the patient's medical team by allowing close collaboration with doctors. Performed medication therapy management. Took part in presenting a plan for and initiating a Diabetes prevention program. Assisted in organization of facility for improved workflow. Called on and managed the take back of medication for the recall of ranitidine.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

This APPE rotation provided exposure to hormone replacement therapy and allowed for a variety of compounding experiences. Extensive opportunities for researching pharmacology and best practices for administration of commonly compounded medications. Created training manuals to improve patient experience and follow-up calls.

Peoria, Arizona, United States

Performed duties of an intern including taking prescriptions over the phone, accepting transfers, counseling on prescriptions and recommendation of OTCs. Engaged with lead pharmacist to learn management duties.

Peoria, Arizona, United States

Performed duties of a technician including data entry, clarification of prescriptions, billing and calling insurance when needed, receiving and organizing stock.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

This IPPE rotation included community pharmacy practice in a compounding setting. Experience offered opportunities for learning HIV medications as well as medications (and administration techniques) related to fertility.

Glendale, Arizona, United States

This IPPE rotation included acute care transition activities such as counseling patients on diabetes management, pain management, stroke prevention, cardiac care, smoking cessation, and lifestyle management. Reviewed charts based on Beers Criteria and practiced dosing management for warfarin and vancomycin.