Stefanie Deese
Ruby
Summary
Dynamic pharmacy professional with over 10 years of experience in managing pharmacy operations. Proven skills in team leadership, regulatory compliance, and enhancing patient safety through effective medication management and counseling. Aiming to drive improvements in service quality and patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist In Charge
Jefferson Drug
Jefferson,SC
06.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Supervised pharmacy staff, providing training and performance evaluations to enhance service quality.
- Implemented patient counseling protocols, improving medication adherence and safety outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve medication-related issues and enhance patient care.
- Monitored controlled substances inventory and records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and preventing diversion or misuse.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate prescription processing, counseling on medication usage, and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for the safe handling of medications.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, fostering trust and collaboration in medication therapy management for patients.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing a thorough medication review process and addressing potential drug interactions.
Pharmacist In Charge
CVS Pharmacy
Pageland, SC
02.2013 - 05.2018
- Developed workflow efficiencies, streamlining prescription filling and dispensing processes.
- Conducted regular audits of pharmacy practices, identifying areas for improvement and compliance gaps.
- Managed a team of pharmacy technicians, providing guidance and training to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring the pharmacy had an adequate supply of medications to meet patients'' needs.
- Served as the primary point of contact for regulatory audits and inspections, demonstrating the pharmacy''s commitment to operational excellence.
- Assisted patients with selecting appropriate over-the-counter products based on their symptoms or medical history while educating them about potential side effects or interactions with other medications they may be taking.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
MUSC- College of Pharmacy
Charleston, SC05-1994
Skills
- Prescription verification
- Pharmacy benefit management
- Staff training and development
- Medication reconciliation
- Immunization administration
- Therapeutic monitoring
- Medication management
- Patient counseling
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Pharmacist In Charge
Jefferson Drug
06.2018 - Current
Pharmacist In Charge
CVS Pharmacy
02.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
MUSC- College of Pharmacy