Mari Grace Lim Barrina
San Leandro
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated pharmacist with a strong track record in patient counseling and medication dispensing, enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and comprehensive education on drug interactions. Expertise in fostering collaborative teamwork and reliability, contributing to optimal pharmacy operations and improved patient outcomes. Passionate about leveraging clinical knowledge to empower patients in their healthcare journeys while maintaining the highest standards of pharmaceutical care. Committed to continuous professional development to stay abreast of industry advancements and best practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente
06.2025 - Current
- Provided medication counseling to patients, ensuring understanding of prescriptions and potential side effects.
- Reviewed and verified prescription orders for accuracy, preventing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication therapy.
- Contributing to pharmacy workflow improvements, increasing efficiency in prescription filling processes and reducing wait times.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently in accordance with regulations and safety standards.
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients in navigating their medication regimen by providing clear instructions on proper usage and administration techniques.
- Supported pharmacists in optimizing patient care through accurate medication preparation and labeling.
- Assisted with various tasks within the pharmacy, such as data entry and billing.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, fostering trust in the pharmacist-patient relationship through open dialogue about health needs and concerns.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with fellow interns, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately dispensing medications and providing thorough medication counseling.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns or questions related to medications, insurance coverage, or prescription refills.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Perform non-sterile compounding
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Ensures tasks are completed on-time and responsible for pharmacy staff schedule to ensure effective workflow
- Process and fill prescription accurately
- Administer COVID-19 vaccine (Completed the APhA/WSU Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration by Pharmacy Technicians training program dated 4/13/2021)
- Assist patients on Covid-19 Drive Thru Testing
- Processing insurance claims either electronically, or by contacting insurance company
- Doing annual reviews for pharmacy staff to ensure goals are met
- Assists and supports Store Manager and Pharmacy Manager in analyzing and seeking to improve pharmacy operational quality and customer service
Assistant Manager- Registered Pharmacist
Mercury Drug Corporation
11.2013 - 01.2020
- Supervised day-to-day operations and assisting manager to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Ensure store compliance with FDA Regulations
- Recording/safekeeping of prescriptions
- Daily inventory of controlled medications
- Daily temperature monitoring for cold chain drugs
- Verifying prescriptions prepared by Pharmacy Assistants
- Provide counseling for OTC and prescription medications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Major in Clinical Pharmacy
University of Immaculate Conception
07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
San Pedro College of Davao
03-2013
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Medication dispensing
- Patient counseling
- Drug interactions analysis
- POS systems use
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Customer service
- Patient education and counseling
- Prescription verification
Certification
Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certified (December 2023)
Timeline
Outpatient Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente
06.2025 - Current
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - 02.2024
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
01.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager- Registered Pharmacist
Mercury Drug Corporation
11.2013 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
San Pedro College of Davao
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Major in Clinical Pharmacy
University of Immaculate Conception
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