Katie Helderbrand
Surrey,BC
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 7 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Accredo Health Group
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Trained pharmacists, technicians, nurses, and other support staff across multiple functions in multiple processing systems
- Created workflow to process two REMS medications from receiving the prescription all the way to shipping to the patient
- Awarded Champion Pharmacist across the company in July 2023
Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader
CVS Pharmacy
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Pharmacist Intern
CVS Pharmacy
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
- Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05.2019
Skills
- Prescription Drug Interaction Assessment
- Medication Inventory Management
- HIPAA Regulations
- Drug Interactions
- Motivated Self-Starter
- Committed to Quality Assurance
- Pharmacology Expertise
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Orientation
- Improving Processes
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Accredo Health Group
09.2020 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader
CVS Pharmacy
07.2019 - 09.2020
Pharmacist Intern
CVS Pharmacy
07.2016 - 07.2019
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Butler University
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