Beemnet Hailu Asega
Frederick
Summary
Highly motivated and organized Pharmacist with 12 years’ experience in various medical positions as a Pharmacy intern/Pharmacist/Pharmacy Manager in the healthcare industry. Effectively and proactively communicates with different doctors and patients, while assisting with decision-making and problem-solving strategies within a team environment. Worked closely with government counterparts to meet international and national standards. Excellent in establishing and maintaining outstanding rapport with various multidisciplinary professionals while consistently met and excelled company goals and objectives filling approximately 800 scripts/day. Proficient knowledge with Medicare billing and prior authorization . Experienced working with members and providers to optimize medication use and adherence. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Health
12.2016 - Current
- Oversee, record, and confirm over 400 daily prescriptions regarding patient allergies, dosage, and drug interaction
- Counseled patients regarding prescription and OTC medications, as well as managing patient care programs
- Review data entry to guarantee correct in system, reviewed products, and distributed prescriptions
- Administer 30000 vaccines annually including COVID, shingles, Tdap, flu shots, and pneumonia
- Communicated extensively with other healthcare professionals to improve patient’s medication therapy
- Managed controlled drug inventory and dispensing
- Implemented work flow management during assigned shifts
- Motivate, inspire, and develop support staff by assigning tasks that maximize colleagues’ strengths, in addition to reducing knowledge gaps and providing professional deployment opportunities
- Identify critical business opportunities and contribute to the development of meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve performance
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Optimized workflow processes to reduce turnaround time for prescription fulfillment while maintaining accuracy.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Actively contribute to a ‘team’ culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride
- Apply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitors.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Pharmacy Student Intern
Walmart
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Prepared, documented, and dispensed prescription orders and supervise inventory
- Advise patients regarding prescription directions and other concerns, in addition to OTC medications.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Developed professional relationships with patients through active listening, empathetic communication, and confidentiality practices.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
Analytical Chemist, Intern
Aftron Chemicals
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Participated in several training sessions for pharmaceutical equipment and medical tests, such as buret, reparatory funnel, chromatography, auto titration and infrared spectroscopy
- Identified and quantified various chemical compounds of artificial and natural resources.
- Maintained accurate records of all experiments performed, ensuring traceability and reproducibility of results.
- Assisted in troubleshooting instrument issues, maintaining optimal performance levels throughout the internship period.
Summer Research Intern
Pfizer
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Performed various research tasks upon request and recorded developments that were being made in the lab.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
01.2015
Bachelor’s of Science, Biochemistry -
01.2010
Associate of Science, Pre-Pharmacy Studies -
01.2008
Skills
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Verifying orders
- Immunization Administration
- Drug utilization review
- HIPAA Compliance
- Drug Inventory Control
- Pharmaceutical Supply Ordering
- Patient Counseling
- Managing products
- Medication Therapy Management
- Delegating assignments
- Quality Control
- Formulary management
- Patient Relations
- Service Delivery Optimization
- Staff Scheduling
Certification
- Pain Management Certificate
- Diabetic Educator Certificate
- CPR Certification
- Active License/ Registered Pharmacist in Florida, Kansas, Maryland and Georgia
- APhA Immunization Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider Certification
Career Achievements
- Received Exceeded Expectation Performance rating
- Improved customer service
- Increased sales
- Successfully surpassed goal and provided exceptional customer service
Areas Of Strength And Expertise
- Immunizations
- Pharmacy Manager
- Leadership
- Federal & State Compliance
- On-Site Evaluations
- Pharmacy Professional Practice
- Workflow Management
- Medication Therapy Management
- Patient Analysis & Consultation
- Patient Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
- Communication
- Community Health
- Regulatory Requirements
- Customer Service
- Financial Profitability
- Medication Reconciliation
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager - CVS Health
12.2016 - Current
Pharmacy Student Intern - Walmart
01.2012 - 12.2014
Summer Research Intern - Pfizer
05.2011 - 08.2011
Analytical Chemist, Intern - Aftron Chemicals
04.2011 - 08.2012
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy - Doctorate of Pharmacy,
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor’s of Science, Biochemistry,
Hesston College - Associate of Science, Pre-Pharmacy Studies,
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