Julie Chambers
Clayton
Summary
Highly skilled Pharmacist with deep knowledge in drug dispensing, counseling patients, and managing pharmacy operations. Strong skills include clear communication, precise attention to detail, and strong ethical standards. Demonstrated ability to improve patient safety and healthcare outcomes through effective medication management.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Walgreens
Clayton
01.2025 - Current
- Provided patient consultations and medication therapy management, enhancing patient understanding and adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Assisted in verifying prescriptions for accuracy, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated medication orders, optimizing supply availability and reducing stock discrepancies.
- Administered immunizations to patients, ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing community health initiatives.
- Processed insurance claims efficiently, ensuring accurate submissions and timely resolutions for customer inquiries.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, effectively addressing concerns and promoting customer satisfaction.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy Health
Clayton
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining medication safety protocols.
- Supervised daily activities of pharmacy staff, enhancing workflow efficiency and improving customer service outcomes.
- Hired new and trained existing technicians to become immunizers, increasing from none to two, while also acquiring the store’s first lead technician.
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians, fostering a collaborative environment that improved team performance.
- Managed pharmacy operations enforcing company policy on attendance and loss prevention.
Pharmacist
Walgreens
Calhoun
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided comprehensive medication counseling to patients, enhancing adherence to prescribed therapies and improving health outcomes.
- Conducted medication therapy management reviews, identifying potential drug interactions and optimizing patient treatment plans.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Clayton
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed medication inventory and controlled stock levels, ensuring timely availability of medications
- Managed the daily operations of a retail pharmacy.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Administered immunizations and vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Engaged in health promotion and disease prevention activities, including public health campaigns including administration of the first COVID vaccines in the state of Georgia through nursing home clinics in our Northeast Georgia district and flu shot clinics for employees of local businesses
Poison Control Specialist
Georgia Poison Control
Atlanta
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Completed Internship training class
- Responded to calls from hospital emergency rooms, job sites, and homes advising on current treatment guidelines for each exposure and follow up as needed
- Provided expert guidance on toxicology inquiries, enhancing the safety and health of patients across diverse demographics
Pharmacist
Corner Drugs and Compounding
Chatsworth
02.2011 - 02.2015
- Interfaced with patients, counseling them and assisting with customizing their treatment plans.
- Translated key components of drug information to patients in simplified terms.
- Recommended over-the-counter medications and supplements, and screened for drug and disease state interactions.
- Dispensed medications and administered various vaccinations, including influenza, pneumonia, shingles, tetanus, and travel vaccines.
- Monitored blood glucose and performed blood pressure checks.
- Supervised the compounding technician in producing bio-identical hormone medications, veterinary compounds, specialized dosing and flavoring for patients with allergies.
- Provided Medication Therapy Management (MTM) using the Mirixa platform.
- Conducted a workshop for smoking cessation in accordance with Mayo Clinic tobacco treatment specialist certification
- Guided customers through weight management programs that assisted with dietary selection and lifestyle modification to maintain desired goals
- Participated in community events and fundraisers representing Corner Drugs and Compounding to the community
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 08.1995 - 05.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA 08.1991 - 05.1995
Skills
- Patient consultations
- Medication therapy management
- Prescription verification
- Inventory management
- Immunization administration
- Insurance claims processing
- Training and mentoring
- Drug interaction assessment
- Quality assurance
- Patient education
- Regulatory compliance
- Health promotion
- Compounding
- Medication adherence strategies
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist RPH019971
- Certified Immunizer
- CPR/BLS certified
Timeline
Pharmacist
Walgreens
01.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy Health
12.2024 - 12.2025
Pharmacist
Walgreens
11.2021 - 10.2023
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
04.2020 - 11.2021
Poison Control Specialist
Georgia Poison Control
05.2017 - 05.2018
Pharmacist
Corner Drugs and Compounding
02.2011 - 02.2015
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Georgia
08.1995 - 05.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry
Kennesaw State University
08.1991 - 05.1995