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
Mount Prospect, IL
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
Wauconda, IL
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, IL04.2000
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