DEREK PASKAITIS 4013 Fargreen Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-232-2898 PHARMACIST Active Pharmacy License - Pennsylvania - RP042477L Initial

License Date -08/02/1996 Expiration Date - 09/30/2012 Diligent, proactive pharmacist with over 15 years of experience executing pharma cy services in retail settings. Track record of establishing positive relationsh ips with customers, patients, medical professionals, healthcare staff, and pharm aceutical representatives. Cooperative team player with independent work abiliti es and strong analytical skills. Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality care while delivering fast, accurate medication dispensing. Compassiona te patient advocate with clear communication, exceptional integrity, and a passi on for excellence. CORE COMPETENCIES * * * * Retail Pharmacy Operations * Formulary Management Prescription Verification / Translation * Regulatory Compliance Quality Control * PhysicianRelationshipBuilding Revenue & Profit Enhancement * Customer Service

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE PHARMACIST OCT 2010 - JAN 2011 EXPRESS-SCRIPTS PHARMACY HARRISBURG, PA Responsible for verifying prescriptions as entered by data entry, analyze drug t herapies and monitor profiles to avoid interactions and inappropriate dosage. Re sponsible for compounding, dispensing, and inspecting medications. Work with aut omated equipment to ensure medication accuracy. Responsible for fielding calls f rom patients regarding use of their medications. Responsible for incoming doctor calls regarding misfills, lost orders, new prescriptions, fax verifications, et c. Make outgoing calls to physicians or patients to verify or make changes to me dications. Initiate therapeutic switches of medications to comply with clients' formularies and/or generic requirements. * Design, implement and conduct research studies measuring clinical, economic, and humanistic outcomes associated with PBM programs and policies. * Responsible for implementing strategies affecting physicians and prescription s, developing drug utilization review and evaluation, troubleshooting claims pro cessing issues, evaluating services and products, participating on therapeutic c ommittees. * Supported various functions of a high-volume, mail service pharmacy, includin g script review, dispensing, quality control, and customer service/consultation. PHARMACIST AUG 2009 - OCT 2010 CVS PHARMACY BETHLEHEM, PA Dispense and compound prescriptions in a location filling more than 3500 prescri ptions weekly. Consult with physicians and patients with regard to medication do sage, drug interactions, and potential side effects of prescription and OTC medi cations. Interact with insurance providers concerning billing/reimbursement issu es. * Cultivated reputation for interacting equally effectively with staff, patient s, and physicians. * Established and maintained standards of service, and maintained maximum effic iency and economy of operations through proper organization, management, and coo

rdination. * Recognized for significantly improving customer satisfaction at several store s. * Monitor drug therapy for allergies, contraindications, duplicate interactions , and dosing errors. Understand the intricacies of pharmaceutics, pharmacotherap eutics, and pharmacokinetics. * Plan and control stock levels required to allow for quick customer service. C onduct periodic qualitative reviews of drug stocks. PHARMACIST OCT 2001 - DEC 2003 FAIRMOUNT PHARMACY PHILADELPHIA, PA Served as a clinical pharmacist for several psychiatric facilities. Filled an av erage 300 prescriptions daily, coordinating the efforts of 10 employees includin g three pharmacy technicians charged with packaging medications. Prepared and di stributed unit-dose medicine for local mental health institutions. Conducted a d etailed drug interaction review for all patients, and delivered medication couns eling. * Resolved many problems in the area of biopharmaceutic effectiveness concernin g solubility, stability, and incompatibility. * Dispensed investigational drugs in accordance with the protocol established f or the study of the particular drug. Developed special formulas, extemporaneous compoundings, and special preparations. * Performed bulk compounding involving formula development; conducted basic pha rmaceutical research for new dosages forms to satisfy therapeutic objectives. * Used records on drug usage and compoundings to determine need for supplies an d stock control; presented information on usage rates and prescribing trends to pharmacy manager. * Submitted periodic reports to management regarding pharmacy activities, and t he needs and budget estimates for pharmacy operations. PHARMACY MANAGER / RETAIL PHARMACIST JUN 1996 - OCT 2001 RITE AID PHARMACY (FORMERLY LUCKY PHARMACY) PHILADELPHIA, PA Provided information and consultive advice to prescribing physicians on contrain dications and side effects. Suggested alternative medications to avoid incompati bilities, alleviate side effects, overcome potentiating drug combinations, and p revent antagonistic reactions. Recommended innovative methods to improve drug pa latability. * Increased sales 50% in first six months; increased profitability by managing inventory throughout an increase in business volume. Oversaw customer service, a nd counseled subordinates as required. * Received multiple letters of thanks and appreciation for professionalism and knowledge from patients for helping them adjust their medicine profile to make t heir therapy most cost effective. * Submitted recommendations regarding forecasts and budget requirements for the pharmacy. Suggested policy, procedural, and method changes, and developed space allocations for new equipment. * Scheduled and coordinated workload, training, and supervision of subordinates regarding their duties and assignments. Established policies, procedures, and w ork schedules for pharmacy operations. * Established and maintained the necessary records control systems; purchased a nd requisitioned supplies and equipment, and supervised the storage and preserva tion of drug stocks and equipment. Maintained balanced stock controls. * Performed forecasting, planning, and estimating of pharmacy needs; organized, planned and managed a retail pharmacy operation. PHARMACY INTERN SEP 1994 - MAY 1996 GARY'S PHARMACY ROYERSFORD, PA

Dispensed medicines, counseled patients, reviewed patient medicine profiles, and compounded special prescriptions. Worked closely with physicians and insurance companies to achieve the most cost-effective drug regimens. Kept inventories at the optimal levels to ensure the highest patient care while maintaining fiscal r esponsibilities. * Compounded and dispensed prescriptions, counseled patients, and billed insura nce companies accordingly to formulary guidelines. * Managed patient medical profiles, and implemented company policies and proced ures. ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE U.S. ARMY DEC 2003 - JUL 2009 COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR KUWAIT / IRAQ / GERMANY / UNITED STATES Coordinated highly technical communications support with multiple units during O peration Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. * Trained thirteen Soldiers on Joint Network Node HUB operations that controlle d all communications into and out of Iraq. * Organized ranges and convoy live fire exercises, and participated in six fiel d exercises. * Hold Secret Government Clearance through March, 2013. EDUCATION / TRAINING / CREDENTIALS ~ PhiladelphiaCollege of Pharmacy and Science, Philadelphia, PA ~ BS in Pharmacy, 1996 ~ Phi Delta Chi Pharmaceutical Fraternity - Epsilon Chapter ~ Master-At-Arms, 1994, President, 1995