Harold Smith
Fayetteville
Summary
Established pharmacist with proven experience managing day-to-day operations in multiple pharmacy environments. Leverages expertise as a front-line clinical pharmacist, as well as a manager of pharmacy teams. Ensures 100% compliance to all policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal guidelines and regulations.
Knowledgeable Pharmacist with solid background in pharmacy operations and patient care. Efficiently managed medication dispensing and collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in pharmaceutical regulations and team leadership.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist/Immunizations (Contract)
WALGREENS Co.
10.2021 - Current
- Reviewed Medicare Part D coverage determinations, assessing prior authorizations and exceptions, and deciding member benefits and coverage criteria.
- Compounded prescriptions verified data and medication, counseled patients, and provided drug information for disease state management.
- Ensured 100% compliance to all internal policies and procedures, as well as with State Board of Pharmacy guidelines; achieved accuracy in administrative recordkeeping for DEA audits with zero discrepancies.
- Minimized costs for clients while reviewing members' past medical history and pharmacotherapy, performing patient counseling, and assisting with over-the-counter medications.
- Conducted sight inventory of methadone twice monthly, viewing inventory balances, reviewing, and countersigning the pharmacist sheet to indicate accuracy of sight inventory.
Consultant Pharmacist
Southern Veterinary Hospital
Lumberton, NC
12.2017 - Current
- Educate veterinary staff about policy and procedural changed with the NC Board of pharmacy.
- Perform biweekly audit on controlled substance inventory using on hand count, computer and logbooks.
- Recommend actions that are needed to successfully comply with DEA and NC veterinary medical board for audits.
Clinical Pharmacist
inGenesis
Fayetteville, NC
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Assesses the status of the patient's health problems and determines whether the prescribed medication will meet the patient's needs and goals of care.
- Evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of the patient's medications.
- Manages, Maintenance and troubleshooting of other equipment
- Verifies IV antibiotics for sterility and accuracy.
- Develops effective medication plans that minimize the risk of adverse side-effects
- Consults on dosages, medication substances, etc.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care
Pharmacist (PRN)
Cumberland County Employee Pharmacy
Fayetteville, NC
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Evaluate clinically significance of drug/ disease state
- Coordinate patient care with providers
- Counsel patients on DUR and Drug/ drug interactions.
- Assist with minimization of inventory expense
- Fill and verify prescriptions for Cumberland County employees.
Clinical Pharmacist
Xerox Healthcare
Raleigh, NC
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Utilize clinical data to assist with appropriate therapeutic regimen.
- Evaluate DUR results using clinical pharmacy information.
- Select appropriate medication for the patients based on formulary options.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical reviews.
- Enroll patients for Medicare part D contingent upon their formulary with CVS.
- Collaborate with medical providers for optimal pharmaceutical care.
Director of Pharmacy
First Choice Community Health Center
Lillington, NC
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Reviewed patients' pharmacotherapy therapy to recommend treatment options to the medical director.
- Evaluate DUR results to educate patients on their medication history.
- Verify prescriptions according to JCAHO policies and procedures.
- Conducted monthly meetings for diabetic patients for optimal pharmacotherapy therapy and lifestyle changes.
- Submitted monthly pharmacy performance reports to the medical director and CEO.
Consultant Pharmacist
Fayetteville Treatment Center
Fayetteville, NC
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed methadone inventory for discrepancies collaborating with Nurse on duty.
- Submitted reports to corporate office DEA to comply with policies and procedures.
- Achieved accurate record keeping for DEA audits without any discrepancies.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS, Wal-Mart, Walgreens
Fayetteville, NC
11.2000 - 03.2013
- Staff Pharmacist, CVS, Fayetteville, NC (11/2000 - 3/2013)
- Staff Pharmacist, Wal-Mart, Fayetteville, NC (7/2008 - 7/2010)
- Staff Pharmacist, Walgreens, Fayetteville, NC (6/2005 - 3/2011)
Contract Pharmacist
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
11.2011 - 10.2012
- Pharmacy Manager: BI-LO, Fayetteville, NC (6/2013 - 6/2015)
- Staff Pharmacist, BI-LO, Fayetteville, NC (1/2011 - 6/2013)
- Staff Pharmacist, Wal-Mart, Fayetteville, NC (7/2000 - 12/2010)
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Campbell University, School of Pharmacy
Buies Creek01-2000
Licensed Pharmacist
North Carolina2000
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Relations & Psychology
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill01-1983
Skills
- Clinical Pharmacy Expertise
- Policy & Procedure Compliance
- Team Leadership & Management
- Drug Utilization review
- Accuracy in Pharmacy Operations
- Inventory Management
- Versatile Pharmaceutical Expertise
- Compounding Medications
- Medicare Part D
- Quality Assurance & Auditing
- Coaching, Training & Mentoring
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist, NC 2000 - Present
- University of Utah, Utah School of Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies
- Professional Compounding Centers of America
- Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Certification
- Veterinary Pharmacy Certification
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist/Immunizations (Contract)
WALGREENS Co.
10.2021 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
inGenesis
03.2021 - 05.2021
Pharmacist (PRN)
Cumberland County Employee Pharmacy
04.2018 - 12.2020
Consultant Pharmacist
Southern Veterinary Hospital
12.2017 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Xerox Healthcare
02.2016 - 05.2016
Director of Pharmacy
First Choice Community Health Center
08.2014 - 05.2016
Consultant Pharmacist
Fayetteville Treatment Center
09.2013 - 12.2015
Contract Pharmacist
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2011 - 10.2012
Staff Pharmacist
CVS, Wal-Mart, Walgreens
11.2000 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Relations & Psychology
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Campbell University, School of Pharmacy
Licensed Pharmacist