- Provided pharmaceutical care to inpatients through order verification and dispensing of medications.
- Performed clinical review and medication dosing according to hospital protocol.
- Provided direction and oversight of pharmacy technicians to ensure pharmacy operated efficiently and appropriately.
- Collaborated with a wide range of medical professionals to optimize patient care.
- Served as an IV Lead Pharmacist since April 2022, in this role:
- Provided direct oversight of day-to-day sterile compounding operations.
- Trained both pharmacist and technicians in sterile compounding techniques, procedures, and regulations.
- Helped to develop resources and tools to improve sterile compounding safety and efficiency.
- Provided responses to unsolicited request for medical information regarding pharmaceutical products.
- Coordinated Medical Review Committee for review of Medical Affairs produced materials.
- Reviewed medical and educational material developed by Mallinckrodt or its vendors for scientific accuracy.
- Interacted directly with patients and healthcare providers to provide support for pharmaceutical products through both oral and written communication.
- Oversaw supporting vendor to ensure appropriate customer responses.
- Performed literature searches to support the proper use of Mallinckrodt products by physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers.
- Drafted and reviewed written responses to medical information requests.
- Collaborated with various departments within the company to obtain the appropriate information needed to provide responses to inquiries.
- Served as preceptor for pharmacy students from Saint Louis College of Pharmacy, SIUE School of Pharmacy, University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy, and others.
- Entered prescriptions into computer for processing and record keeping.
- Entered patient and insurance information into computer system.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions for the pharmacist to check.
- Called physicians’ offices for refills and prescription clarifications.
- Kept pharmacy clean and orderly to maintain a welcoming professional environment.
Pharmacist; State of Missouri; August 2010-Present