Jennifer Siefert

Accurately evaluate and process medication orders entered by medical providers.

Oversee technician filling of prescription and supply orders, verify accuracy of orders dispensed to Veterans.

Follow all VA policy and procedures relating to VA-ordered prescriptions, as well as community-based prescriptions issued through VA partner programs.

Counsel Veteran patients regarding proper use and considerations of medications.

Provide the highest level of professional service while constantly exceeding required metrics of work.

• Assessed correct identity, strength and purity of medications when filling prescriptions.
• Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
• Participated in COVID Vaccine Clinic to Veterans and their spouses. Handling of federally-supplied COVID vaccines, reconstituted and prepared individual doses for distribution to VA clinics.
• Full-time 40 hours per week

• Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
• Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
• Directly supervised Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
• Repackaged medications into unit-doses and loaded Omnicell.
• Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
• Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
• Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
• Communicated regularly with physicians and nurses.
• Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
• Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
• Part-time 10-20 hours per week

• Supervise LTC dispensing pharmacy. Monitor industry, regulatory and compliance industry, regulatory and compliance developments (e.g., state Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, etc.) for pending regulatory changes and partner with Division Compliance Officer and pharmacy management to address them. Communicate and educate staff on pharmacy-related issues including, but not limited to, regulatory changes/compliance, FDA drug recalls, drug information, sample medications, and investigational studies. Implement quality assurance programs for pharmacy services designed to monitor and evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care, pursue opportunities to improve patient care, and resolve identified problems. Design QA programs to prevent and detect drug diversion. Implement and maintain pharmacy technician training manual for specific LTC practice setting. Supervise training program conducted pursuant to training manual for all individuals employed by pharmacy who will assist in practice of pharmacy. Maintain record of all technicians successfully completing pharmacy’s technician training program. Attest to Board in timely manner those persons who have met training requirements necessary for registration with Board. Implement policies and procedures for procurement, storage, security and disposition of drugs and devices. Assure that all pharmacists and interns employed at pharmacy are currently licensed and that all pharmacy technicians employed are currently registered with board (where state law requires). Respond to board regarding any warning notice issued by Board. Implements policies and procedures for maintaining integrity and confidentiality of prescription information and patient health care information, and ensures that all employees of t pharmacy read, sign, and comply with established policies and procedures. Serve as integral leader of pharmacy team. Lead and foster culture of continuous improvement, quality, and service.
• Full-time 40+ hours per week

• Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
• Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
• Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
• Assessed correct identity, strength and purity of medications when filling prescriptions.
• Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
• Full-time 40 hours per week

• Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
• Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
• Entered and verified physician orders for in-patients of hospital.
• Restocked and maintained emergency kits and night boxes in med rooms/nursing units of various hospital floors.
• Performed perpetual inventories of all scheduled controlled drugs, both in pharmacy and on nursing units of patient floors.
• Oversaw technicians' work in filling prescriptions, including unit-dosing of medications for pharmacy stock.
• Part-time 10-12 hours per week

Act as and perform duties as the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge as defined in the Arizona Statutes. Manage the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy, which includes compliance with all laws and administrative rules of the state and of the federal government pertaining to the practice of pharmacy, the compounding of drugs, and the distribution of drugs and devices. Perform quality control activities and develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes that contribute to and result in a high level of accuracy and efficiency. Ensure that the pharmacy is adequately stocked at all times with the drugs and devices necessary to provide services to Public Health entities.

Direct, coordinate, and supervise all human resource functions of the pharmacy staff, including hiring, supervision, performance evaluation, coaching and counseling, and disciplinary actions; ensure actions comply with County Merit Rules, County and Departmental policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal employment and labor laws; develop and implement corrective action plans as necessary. Assure timely and accurate completion and approval of timecards and other employee documents.

Negotiate, plan, implement, and direct county pharmacy programs with various outside entities. Manage various compliant 340B programs. Completion of monthly financial documents related to projections and budgetary reports.

Full-time 40 hours per week

• Managed and Supervised the compounding and dispensing of medications as prescribed by licensed practitioners and veterinarians.
• Attained PCAB Accreditation for both sterile and non-sterile compounding.
  
• Managed every aspect of the pharmacy in the day-to-day operations.
• Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
• Coordinated the pharmacy staff schedule, monitored personnel, and conducted performance evaluations.
• Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures, and state regulations regarding staff training and licensure.
• Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
• Served as preceptor/adjunct instructor for several Colleges of Pharmacy. Properly instructed pharmacy students and interns on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
• Hosted and presented health seminars to educate providers and the local community on various health topics.
• Conducted private patient consultations about health issues. Worked closely with prescribers to recommend and implement a treatment plan for each patient's individual needs, with focus on nutritional assessment as well as compounded options applicable to the patient's health.
  
• Supervised pharmacy staff dealing with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
• Managed drug and supply inventories. Conducted routine audits.
  
• Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations. Maintained continuous logs of temperature and humidity conditions in the compounding labs for graphing and reporting purposes.
  
• Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Led management team to develop and implement in-store and community programs to increase sales.
• Full-time 40+ hours per week

• Properly filled and dispensed an average of 150 prescriptions per day.
• Directly supervised 6 Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
• Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.
• Coordinated the pharmacy staff schedule, monitored personnel, and conducted performance evaluations.
• Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
• Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications.
• Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by licensed practitioners and veterinarians.
  
• Verified and labeled prescriptions with the 8 point check.
• Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Supervised the checking in and pricing of drug orders, third party transactions and relevant paperwork.
• Efficiently operated cash register and handled cash, checks, and charge transactions.
• Consulted with patients and recommended necessary health items.
• Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.
  
• Inspected drug storage areas, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels.
• Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
• Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
• Managed drug and supply inventories.
• Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
• Full-time 40+ hours per week

• Properly filled and dispensed an average of 650 prescriptions per day.
• Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
• Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
• Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
• Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy.
• Efficiently operated cash register and handled cash, checks, and charge transactions.
• Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
• Assessed the correct identity, strength and purity of medications.
• Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications.
• Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
• Full-time 40 hours per week

• Properly filled and dispensed an average of 240 prescriptions per day.
• Served as the training site for Wal-Mart pharmacists throughout Central Illinois.
• Served as the remedial re-training site for Wal-Mart pharmacists throughout Central Illinois who were required to correct efficiency and accuracy matters in their own stores.
• Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
• Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy.
• Efficiently operated cash register and handled cash, checks, and charge transactions.
• Checked in and priced drug orders and reconciled third party transactions.
  
• Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
• Verified and labeled prescriptions with the 8 point check.
• Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications.
• Coordinated the pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
• Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
• Directly supervised 4 Pharmacy Technicians and support staff while on duty.
• Full-time 40 hours per week

• Properly filled and dispensed an average of 360 prescriptions per day.
• Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.
• Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
• Coordinated the pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
• Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications.
• Assessed the correct identity, strength and purity of medications.
• Hand counted control medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
• Efficiently operated cash register and handled cash, checks, and charge transactions.
• Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy.
• Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels.
• Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
• Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
• Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
• Full-time 40 hours per week