Julie Berkshire
Pharmacist
Chester Basin
Summary
Professional pharmacist with extensive experience in managing pharmacy operations and leading teams to achieve optimal results. Adept at ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing inventory management, and enhancing customer service. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and delivering consistent outcomes. Brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail and demonstrated leadership in team collaboration and effective problem solving. Committed to fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
MacQuarrie's Pharmasave
Chester Basin, Nova Scotia
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and assistants to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
Pharmacy Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart 144
12.2019 - 08.2023
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough quality assurance checks on all prescriptions filled.
- Collaborated with other pharmacy managers within the organization to share best practices and identify opportunities for improvement across locations.
- Addressed customer complaints or issues in a timely manner, demonstrating empathy and commitment to exceptional service standards.
- Strengthened relationships with healthcare providers to facilitate seamless communication regarding patient medications and therapies.
Pharmacy Manager
McDougall's Pharmasave
03.2017 - 12.2019
Staff Pharmacist
Chester Pharmasave
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Worked between several locations owned by Kim Geldart including Hantsport, Canning, Wolfville, Chester and Chester Basin
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by health care practitioners
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
Staff Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart 139
07.2013 - 03.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS 09.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Plant Sciences
Dalhousie Agricultural Campus
Truro, NS 09.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Pharmacy operations management
Training and mentoring
Regulatory compliance
Drug inventory management
Medication dispensing
Patient education and counseling
Quality assurance controls
Certification
Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid – Level C
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
MacQuarrie's Pharmasave
08.2023 - Current
Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid – Level C
11-2022
Pharmacy Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart 144
12.2019 - 08.2023
Pharmacy Manager
McDougall's Pharmasave
03.2017 - 12.2019
Staff Pharmacist
Chester Pharmasave
03.2015 - 03.2017
Immunization and Injection Administration Refresher
03-2015
Staff Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart 139
07.2013 - 03.2015
Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists - Registered Pharmacist #2901
07-2013
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Dalhousie University
09.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Plant Sciences
Dalhousie Agricultural Campus
09.2005 - 05.2009
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