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Rebecca Swierkosz

Palatine

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented pharmacist with a proven track record at CVS Caremark, excelling in medication dispensing and patient safety. Recognized for exceptional communication and collaboration with healthcare providers, ensuring optimal patient care. A fast learner with strong multitasking abilities, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through thorough drug utilization reviews.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

CVS Caremark
12.2004 - Current
  • Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Performed specialized evaluations of prescriptions for controlled substances to detect diversion, early refills, significant distances between prescribers and patients, and potential cocktail therapies; also ensure compliance with individual state requirements
  • Provided assistance to Prior Authorization, Specialty, and Dispensing departments when necessary.

Registered Pharmacist

Walgreens
05.2000 - 12.2004
  • Dispensed medications accurately, ensuring compliance with all regulations and safety protocols.
  • Reviewed and interpreted prescriptions to prevent potential drug interactions and allergies.
  • Provided patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, and storage requirements.
  • Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock to reduce waste and ensure availability of essential medications.
  • Mentored pharmacy technicians in best practices for medication dispensing and customer service excellence.
  • Educated patients on proper medication usage, possible side effects, and potential drug interactions to ensure safe administration.

Education

Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Illinois At Chicago College of Pharmacy
Chicago, IL
04.2000

Skills

    Fast learner

    Highly dependable

    Strong attention to detail

    Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment

    Excellent communication skills

Timeline

Pharmacist

CVS Caremark
12.2004 - Current

Registered Pharmacist

Walgreens
05.2000 - 12.2004

Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Illinois At Chicago College of Pharmacy

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