Michael Yang
Fresno
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist Intern at Rite Aid Pharmacy, adept in medication dispensing and patient counseling, significantly enhanced patient care through meticulous prescription verification and effective communication. Excelled in a team environment, contributing to pharmacy workflow optimization. As a Senior Soccer Referee, demonstrated exceptional leadership and impartial decision-making, promoting fair play and sportsmanship.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with pharmacy staff members.
- Utilized strong communication skills to educate patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients seeking information on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and general health inquiries.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy workspace, promoting an efficient workflow for all team members.
- Displayed excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Consistently demonstrated professionalism and dedication to the field of pharmacy by adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards during the internship experience.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing prompt and courteous service at the prescription drop-off and pick-up areas.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Conducted regular audits of expired medications, ensuring proper disposal according to established protocols.
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying prescriptions for accuracy before dispensing to patients.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough medication reviews and counseling sessions.
- Entered patient information into computer system.
- Provided support during immunization clinics by preparing vaccines under direct supervision of licensed pharmacists.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to facilitate timely prescription refills and authorizations as needed.
- Processed orders through insurance and accepted customer payments for balances owed.
- Educated Type 2 diabetes patients on medication therapy, proper nutrition, and fitness.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to develop individualized medication therapy plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs, and status prescriptions filling.
- Promoted patient safety by identifying potential drug allergies or contraindications during the prescription filling process.
- Assisted in streamlining pharmacy operations for increased efficiency and accuracy with inventory management tasks.
- Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall pharmacy performance and patient care services offered.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
Senior Soccer Referee
Clovis Junior Soccer League
07.2012 - 12.2019
- Maintained fair play by enforcing rules of the game consistently.
- Evaluated player actions to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Improved game flow with effective communication between players and coaches.
- Mediated disputes between players to maintain sportsmanship.
- Officiated games to ensure adherence to league standards.
- Enhanced player safety by monitoring for unsafe conduct.
- Made quick and accurate decisions for maintaining game integrity.
- Resolved on-field conflicts, keeping games respectful and orderly.
- Collaborated with assistant referees to ensure accurate calls.
- Enhanced team cooperation by facilitating pre-game meetings.
- Provided clear and concise explanations of decisions to players and coaches.
- Analyzed game situations to make informed decisions.
- Supported fair competition by remaining impartial and unbiased.
Education
Pharm.D - Pharmacy
California Northstate University
Elk Grove, CA05-2024
Skills
- Prescription record reviews
- Pharmacy workflow optimization
- Medication preparation
- Prescription verification
- Clerical assistance
- Immunization administration
- Medication dispensing
- Insurance verification
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Continuing education commitment
- Patient counseling
- Patient privacy compliance
- Client rapport
- Medication therapy management
- Pharmacy ethics adherence
- Drug information research
- Controlled substances regulations
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
- Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hmong
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Pharmacist Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
07.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Soccer Referee
Clovis Junior Soccer League
07.2012 - 12.2019
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
- Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association.
Pharm.D - Pharmacy
California Northstate University
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