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Bradford McDowell

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Experienced with managing pharmacy operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Utilizes strong leadership skills to foster team collaboration and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of pharmaceutical practices and effective problem-solving techniques to drive operational success.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

I.D.A in Griesbach Pharmacy
11.2020 - 03.2025
  • Licensee and manager of independent retail pharmacy located inside primary care clinic
  • Worked collaboratively with clinic staff to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients.

Pharmacy Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart #333 Sherwood Park
01.2016 - 07.2020
  • Responsible for HR duties such as hiring, scheduling, employee performance reviews.
  • Managed goal setting with respect to prescription volume and billable clinical services.
  • APA designation, Certified Diabetes Educator since 2001, injection certified, completed the Opioid Dependency Treatment Core Course
  • Practice within full scope of creating Care Plans, initial prescribing, prescription adaptation, prescribing and administering immunizations, therapeutic injections, checking prescriptions in a dynamic and busy dispensary.
  • Preceptor for U of A pharmacy faculty for several years.

Self Employed Relief Pharmacist

Self employed relief pharmacist
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Operated own pharmacist relief company to schedule and fulfill shifts throughout Alberta for Shoppers Drug Mart and independent pharmacies.
  • Proficiency with Kroll, Simplicity and Health Watch computer software.
  • Maintained consistent and satisfied relationships with all contracted clients.

Associate/Owner

Shoppers Drug Mart #2418
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Managed all professional and retail aspects of a large format, complex store.
  • Extensive experience with merchandising, human resources, financial goal setting and professional pharmacy services.

Associate/Owner

Shoppers Drug Mart #368
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Managed ordering and control of inventory while maintaining superior service levels
  • Improved overall gross profit percentage and optimized corporate brand penetration
  • Operated below business plan in wages and controllable expense categories

Staff Pharmacist

Shoppers Drug Mart #328
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Completed the SDM LEAD training program
  • Maintained workflow as a clinical pharmacist in very dynamic pharmacy.
  • Experience with compliance packaging

Staff pharmacist/Pharmacy manager

Shoppers Drug Mart #341
01.1988 - 01.2002
  • Participated in community events, numerous career days at various schools, conducted community presentations on depression, arthritis, and depression
  • Clinical instructor with Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Conducted various SDM clinic days such as smoking cessation, asthma treatment and osteoporosis awareness.

Education

BSc(Pharm) - Pharmacy

University Of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
01.1988

Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • Prescription verification
  • Workflow optimization
  • Pharmacy operations management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Immunizations
  • Drug utilization review
  • Professional ethics
  • Pharmacy software proficiency

Certification

Additional Prescribing Authorization ,

Injection certified

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

I.D.A in Griesbach Pharmacy
11.2020 - 03.2025

Pharmacy Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart #333 Sherwood Park
01.2016 - 07.2020

Self Employed Relief Pharmacist

Self employed relief pharmacist
01.2008 - 01.2016

Associate/Owner

Shoppers Drug Mart #2418
01.2005 - 01.2008

Associate/Owner

Shoppers Drug Mart #368
01.2003 - 01.2005

Staff Pharmacist

Shoppers Drug Mart #328
01.2002 - 01.2003

Staff pharmacist/Pharmacy manager

Shoppers Drug Mart #341
01.1988 - 01.2002

BSc(Pharm) - Pharmacy

University Of Alberta

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