Sheriff Kraku
Grayson
Summary
Detail-oriented, patient-focused Clinical and Community Pharmacist with several years of experience delivering safe, efficient, and patient-focused pharmaceutical care in hospital and outpatient settings, high-volume, and retail community pharmacy settings. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmcist, MTM Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Winder, Douglasville
12.2015 - Current
- Managed daily pharmacy operations and staff scheduling for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers on patient medication therapies.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on proper use, side effects and potential drug interactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements and directions for use.
- Compounded non-sterile preparations such as ointments, creams or suspensions when necessary.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients to provide personalized care.
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients based on prescriptions.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
MTM Pharmacist& Pharmacy Manager
D&B Pharmacy
Douglasville
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Conducted medication therapy management consultations with patients for optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing personalized medication plans based on patient needs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews, reconciling medication regimens to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Created customized reports detailing patient-specific information related to medication therapy management services.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within existing procedures used for delivering MTM services.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop collaborative practice agreements for MTM services.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their medical history and current health status.
- Conducted medication therapy management consultations for diverse patient populations.
- Reviewed and assessed patient medication regimens for safety and effectiveness.
Clinical Pharmacist
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
Beaumont
10.2012 - 12.2015
- Monitored drug interactions and reported concerns to medical staff.
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
- Investigated drug information requests from health care providers including indications, dosing regimens, contraindications, interactions, adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Maintained a current knowledge base of pharmaceuticals through continuing education activities and literature review.
- Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
- Participated in formulary management activities such as evaluating new drugs for formulary inclusion or exclusion decisions based on cost-effectiveness criteria.
- Developed policies and procedures related to clinical pharmacy services at the facility.
- Compounded sterile products according to USP 797 standards when necessary.
- Educated staff on new medications and therapeutic guidelines regularly.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Educated nursing staff on proper administration techniques of various medications used within the facility.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Monitored drug therapies by reviewing laboratory values and adjusting medications as needed.
- Performed quality assurance audits on prescriptions dispensed to ensure accuracy of dosage forms and directions for use.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Beaumont
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed daily pharmacy operations ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Supervised pharmacy staff to enhance productivity and teamwork.
- Implemented training programs for new pharmacists and technicians.
- Managed daily operations of the pharmacy, including staffing, scheduling and inventory control.
- Performed regular audits of patient records to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Served as a liaison between pharmacists, physicians, insurance companies and other healthcare providers involved in patient care decisions.
- Ordered inventory on weekly basis to meet anticipated demand and reduce backorders.
- Conducted annual reviews of employees' performance against established goals.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
- Maintained high standards for customer service at all times by responding promptly to inquiries and complaints from customers.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm D
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Worcester, MA05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana07-2004
HND Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi, Ghana11-2000
Skills
- Compounding Preparations
- Immunization Administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Skilled in Clinical Interventions
- Verbal and Written communication
- Medication Therapy Management
- Works Calmly Under Pressure
- Drug Utilization Review
- Specialty Pharmacy Knowledge
- Antimicrobial Procedures
- Clinical Decision Making
- Talent Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Education
- Consulting
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist in Georgia (RPH027702)
- Registered Pharmacist in Texas (52112)
- APhA Certified Immunizer
- Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate of Training, APhA
- OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Training Certification
- Medication Therapy Management Certification of Training, APhA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MTM Pharmacist& Pharmacy Manager
D&B Pharmacy
12.2016 - 11.2019
Staff Pharmcist, MTM Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
12.2015 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
10.2012 - 12.2015
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
08.2012 - 12.2015
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm D
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Worcester State University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
HND Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Kumasi Technical University
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