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Responsible for the interpretation and verification of medication orders.Review prescriber medication orders to identify possible dosing, scheduling, contraindication, allergy, drug interaction, and/or incompatibility problems.Communicate with veterinarians and their staff and pet parents as required.Review final product to ensure accuracy prior to shipping to pet parent.Oversee and direct pharmacy technicians. Provide ongoing training and coaching as needed.Maintain necessary records to fulfill Federal and State legal requirements and pharmacy policies.Uphold operational standards including performance metrics, safety, and compliance.

Verify prescription accuracy and lead teams in a diverse range of store environments as a floater.Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and insurance companies to ensure best overall outcome for our patients.Communicate with customers with empathy, patience, and knowledge to build trusting long term relationships.Administer a wide variety of immunizations according to state vaccine tables and ACIP recommendations.Work closely with store and company leadership to stay current on, share, and implement new policies and procedures.Assist in new employee training and education.Manage medication and controlled substance inventory.Non-sterile compounding.

Assisted in management of a staff of 10 employees at a busy tourist locationManaged CII inventory and orderingAssisted in staff education and trainingWorked closely with store management to share and implement new policies and procedures in the pharmacy

Opened brand new store in a busy tourist locationHired prior to opening of the store to assist in pharmacy set up and marketingManaged employee scheduleParticipated in weekly meetings with store management team to maintain proper lines of communication and remain current on all policies and proceduresInitiated and participated in community outreach programs in local schools to share medication safety awareness

Competently worked in a very high volume tourist store filling approximately 600 prescriptions per dayInterim manager for 6 monthsManaged and trained a staff of 10-15 employees