Erin Gooch
Festus,MO
Summary
Pharmacy professional with strong background in pharmaceutical care, medication management, and regulatory compliance. Known for fostering team collaboration and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Adept at navigating changing needs while maintaining high standards in clinical and operational settings. Proven skills in leadership, inventory control, and patient education, coupled with results-driven approach.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist in Charge/Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Implemented inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Monitored pharmacy performance metrics, identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development among staff members.
- Managed a team of pharmacy technicians, providing guidance and training to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Monitored controlled substances inventory and records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and preventing diversion or misuse.
- Coordinated immunization clinics at the pharmacy site, promoting public health initiatives within the community.
- Leveraged technology to optimize workflow within the pharmacy environment, increasing overall operational efficiency.
Pharmacist in Charge/Manager
Pharmax Pharmacy
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Preceptor for students studying both introductory and advanced community pharmacy for the St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- Supervised pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Managed medication therapy management, optimizing patient outcomes through effective pharmaceutical care.
- Led staff training programs, enhancing team performance and knowledge of pharmacy protocols.
- Implemented inventory management systems, reducing waste and improving stock availability.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for the safe handling of medications.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, fostering trust and collaboration in medication therapy management for patients.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
Pharmacist in Charge/Pharmacy Manager
CVS Health
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Supervised pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Implemented inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Enhanced team communication by establishing regular meetings focusing on performance metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement strategies.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
Staff Pharmacist (Full-time)
Walgreens
09.2005 - 10.2013
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
- 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.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
- Supervised compounding activities, ensuring accuracy in preparation of custom medications according to physician specifications.
Pharmacist in Charge/Pharmacy Manager
Kmart
05.2004 - 09.2006
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate prescription processing, counseling on medication usage, and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring the pharmacy had an adequate supply of medications to meet patients needs.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Oversaw daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
Education
Bachelor's - Pharmacy
St Louis College of Pharmacy
St. Louis, MO05.2004
Skills
- Pharmacy Software
- Immunization administration
- Patient counseling
- Medication therapy management
- Compounding Medications
- Purchasing
- Staff training and development
- Pharmacy automation systems
Certification
- Immunization Certification Administration and storage of vaccinations. Following CDC vaccination recommendations and schedule.
- Medication Therapeutic Services Certification Designing, initiating, implementation, and overseeing of a protocol to monitor a medication therapy or device usage to enhance medication therapeutic outcomes of a specific patient, by a pharmacist who has authority to initiate or implement a modification of the patient’s medication therapy or device usage pursuant to a medication therapy protocol
- Pharmacist Licensed by the State of Missouri
- Health and life insurance producer 2020 to 2025
- AHIP certification 2020 to 2024
Timeline
Pharmacist in Charge/Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
06.2022 - Current
Pharmacist in Charge/Manager
Pharmax Pharmacy
06.2016 - 06.2022
Pharmacist in Charge/Pharmacy Manager
CVS Health
10.2013 - 06.2016
Staff Pharmacist (Full-time)
Walgreens
09.2005 - 10.2013
Pharmacist in Charge/Pharmacy Manager
Kmart
05.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelor's - Pharmacy
St Louis College of Pharmacy
Awards
- Champion of Champions Award 2025 Walgreens peer nominated for going above and beyond to provide excellent customer service and embody company's values.
- CVS Miracle Maker Award 2016 Recipient of the miracle maker award after performing CPR to a man in cardiac arrest.