Patient Care Medication Therapy

Megan Harkobusic, PharmD

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Lakewood, OH • LinkedIn

Qualifications Summary

Accomplished Pharmacist with over 19 years of experience in managing high-volume pharmacy operations across multiple settings, from large retail chains to specialized pharmacy services.

Proven expertise in administering vaccinations, optimizing prescription processing systems, and maintaining rigorous compliance with pharmaceutical standards. Ability to lead pharmacy teams, driving improvements in workflow and patient care while managing extensive medication inventories. Skillfully employ advanced pharmacy technology systems like ScriptPro 100 and EMAR interfaces to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. Adept at overseeing daily prescription volumes, managing controlled substances, and leading strategic initiatives. Excel in Medication Therapy Management, particularly in chronic disease management, improving patient outcomes and therapeutic efficacy. Hold an active Pharmacist License, with certifications in immunization delivery and diabetes management through the American Pharmacists Association (APHA).

Areas of Expertise

•Strategic Project Management

•Inventory Cost Management

•Drug Interaction Monitoring

•Automated Prescription Filling

•Patient Education

•Vaccine Administration

•Regulatory Compliance

•Prescription Verification

•Staff Training & Development

•Medication Therapy Management

•Pharmacy Workflow Optimization

•Medication Inventory Management

Career Experience

Overnight Pharmacist CVS Pharmacy, Garfield Heights, OH 2021 – 2024

Administered multiple vaccines, demonstrating proficiency in immunization delivery and patient care. Utilized ScriptPro 100 for automated prescription filling, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Managed medication inventory, including processing returns to stock and redeploying medications to other locations, ensuring optimal stock levels and resource utilization.

Oversaw a high-traffic pharmacy dispensing 4,800 to 5,100 prescriptions weekly, ensuring efficient service and patient satisfaction.

Directed pharmacy technicians, optimizing workflow, and enhancing productivity within a fast-paced environment.

Accurately filled, verified, and organized 200-300 ready-fill prescriptions nightly, maintaining accuracy and compliance standards.

Staff Pharmacist Symbria RX Services, Beachwood, OH 2020 – 2021

Led the processing and verification of over 200 daily prescriptions, ensuring compliance with pharmacy procedures and standards. Interpreted data from three computerized Physician Order Entry and EMAR interfaces including Docutrac and Frameworks, maintaining high accuracy in medication dispensing. Performed comprehensive administrative functions, and maintained pharmacy and charge system files, client profiles, control records, and registries for narcotics, poisons, and controlled drugs. Administered flu shots in nursing and group homes, demonstrating proficiency in clinical functions such as vancomycin and antibiotic dosing for patients with renal impairment.

Enhanced pharmacy accuracy and efficiency by leading a team of technicians, streamlining order entry and prescription filling processes, and ensuring adherence to delivery schedules.

Managed a perpetual inventory system for controlled substances, oversaw drug and medical supply purchases, and ensured proper documentation, packaging, and handling of stock to optimize inventory levels.

Advanced healthcare provider knowledge by coaching pharmacy staff on medication reconciliation, dosing, and therapeutic interchange, enhancing overall pharmacy competency.

Increased the quality and effectiveness of medication regimens by monitoring drug interactions, evaluating medication identity, strength, and purity, and providing expert insights on drug characteristics and applications.

Improved patient treatments and outcomes by educating on the use of medical equipment, healthcare supplies, and medication brands, ensuring patients received comprehensive care and support.

Pharmacy Manager Marc’s Pharmacy, Lakewood, OH 2005 – 2020

Oversaw pharmacy operations and personnel in a high-volume environment, authored detailed reports, and conducted regulatory reviews to ensure compliance with healthcare standards. Coordinated and supported flu shot clinics at local businesses and senior centers, enhancing community health initiatives. Delivered Medication Therapy Management services, optimizing therapeutic outcomes for patients across retail chains. Ensured cost-effectiveness in inventory management by overseeing ordering, receipt, and maintenance of stock, while establishing a robust distributor network. Maintained continuous compliance with regulatory standards by leading comprehensive audits and managing pharmacy rollouts.

Processed over 500 prescriptions weekly, recommending appropriate immunizations, resolving insurance issues, and enhancing medication therapies while fostering strong patient relationships and supporting care interventions.

Drove business growth and enhanced pharmacy readiness by training and motivating technicians, interns, and new pharmacists, surpassing previous years' prescription goals and counts.

Led the expansion of COVID-19 services in Lakewood and the near west side of Cleveland by initiating and managing a COVID-19 service delivery project across multiple assisted living facilities.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH

Licenses & Certifications

Pharmacist License, # 03124342, State of Ohio

Certified to Perform Immunization, APHA

MTM Certification in Diabetes Management, APHA

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