Whitney Lorigan
CVS Health
Elk Grove
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated Pharmacist experienced in delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining regulatory compliance. Cultivated strong patient relationships through empathy and proactive communication regarding medications and procedures. Managed pharmacy operations with a focus on efficiency, team collaboration, and adherence to laws and guidelines to ensure patient safety.
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
4 Years 6 Months- Developed technicians and clerks to deliver patient care while ensuring order and efficiency in the pharmacy.
- Trained staff on compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws, with emphasis on controlled medications and safeguarding inventory.
- Providing flu, covid, and other vaccinations to protect our patients.
- Collaborate with providers to minimize treatment disruption when medications are on backorder.
- Communicated with medical professionals and patients to address insurance issues and resolve them promptly.
- Delegating appropriate tasks to staff pharmacist and lead technician while developing them to further their careers.
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols.
- Implemented workflow improvements, increasing efficiency in prescription processing and reducing patient wait times.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste through effective ordering practices.
Staff Pharmacist
4 Years 5 Months- Promoted to Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader within 3 years of employment.
- Completed management and teamwork training through classes and seminars.
- Collaborated with pharmacy manager to create staffing schedules and enhance technician and clerk efficiency while ensuring optimal patient care.
- Administered Covid vaccines during the pandemic while practicing proper personal protective equipment.
- Educated patients on new medications, provided consultations on over-the-counter medications, and advised them of any potential interactions with medications or disease states.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy - Biology
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Vaccination Administration
Prescription verification
Pharmacy operations management
Inventory management
Workflow optimization
Effective multitasking
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Patient education
Organization
Compassion
Certification
- California Board of Pharmacy License #77055 - September 2017 - present.
- American Heart Association BLS – Current certification.
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Health
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
09.2017 - 02.2022Read More
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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University of the Pacific: Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy
Doctorate of Pharmacy from Biology
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