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Overview
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Christina Strunk

Shavertown

Summary

Skilled Pharmacist with 35+ years of experience in reviewing, processing and dispensing prescription and OTC medications in a busy environment. Focus is on safety, advising patients on proper use of medications, side effects and drug interactions. Organized, dependable and a team player.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Floating Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated adaptability by successfully transitioning between various pharmacy settings, maintaining high levels of performance and patient care regardless of the environment.
  • Contributed to team success by collaborating closely with colleagues during staffing shortages or high-volume periods.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advances in pharmacotherapy, enhancing knowledge and professional competence.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
  • Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
  • Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.

Staff Pharmacist

Lech's Pharmacy
01.2002 - Current
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
  • Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
  • Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.

Staff Pharmacist

Cook's Pharmacy Kingston
12.1989 - 06.2024
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
  • Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
  • Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
  • Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Temple University School of Pharmacy
05.1989

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Immunization Administration
  • Patient Counseling
  • Disease knowledge
  • Analytical thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Self motivation
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service

Certification

Certified by the Commomwealth of Pennsylvania to administer injectables

Timeline

Floating Pharmacist

Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2024 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Lech's Pharmacy
01.2002 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Cook's Pharmacy Kingston
12.1989 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Temple University School of Pharmacy

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