Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

•••••PHARMACEUTICAL SALES CANDIDATE
PHARMACIST•••••Background includes a B.S. in Pharmacy and an extensive background
of experience working as a Pharmacist in customer-oriented retail
environments. Additional qualifications for pharmaceutical sales
include:•••••* Advanced training in Pharmacology (interactions,
contraindications, dosages, mechanisms of interaction), Anatomy &
Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology.•••••* In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical product applications, side
effects, and costs; brand name drugs and their generic counterparts;
and a broad range of drug manufacturers.•••••* Experience interacting with patients, physicians, and other
healthcare professionals.•••••* Knowledge of prescription drug plans, drug formularies, and
medical terminology.•••••EDUCATION•••••Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, XAVIER UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, LA
(•••••/•••••)•••••PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE•••••••••• - ••••• PHARMACIST
New Orleans, LA
K-Mart Pharmacy•••••* Interacted extensively with medical professionals concerning
prescription procurement, patient drug profile reviews, and drug
therapy consults.•••••* Answered questions and provided information to patients regarding
drug indication, dosage regimen, route of administration, drug
interactions, drug compatibilities, and adverse reactions/side
effects for both prescription and over the counter medications.•••••* Assisted patients with managing conditions such as diabetes,
asthma, smoking cessation, or high blood pressure; offered advice
about diet, exercise, or stress management; and advised patients
about durable medical equipment and home healthcare supplies.•••••* Reviewed each patient profile to ensure accuracy and safety
regarding prescription dispensing; contacted physicians as needed
with questions regarding patient prescriptions; and determined
reimbursement eligibility.•••••* Maintained strict compliance with all laws and regulations
affecting the industry and clearly explained the importance of
regulatory compliance to staff members.•••••* Performed inventory management to monitor regular/controlled
drugs according to FDA standards.•••••* Regularly provided feedback to staff members, motivated staff by
recognizing individual accomplishments, and provided leadership and
instruction on proper pharmacy procedures.•••••Additional Experience:•••••Extern, Lane Discount Drugstore, Birmingham, AL, ••••• - ••••••••••Intern, Eckerd Drugs, New Orleans, LA, ••••• - ••••••••••PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT•••••Member, National Pharmaceutical Association•••••Volunteer, Childrens Hospital & Ronald McDonald House•••••Keywords:
Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Sales, Sales Representative,
Territory Representative