Community Pharmacist Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for community pharmacist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance regarding appropriate expenditure of time and resources for each Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (particularly with regard to engagement in pharmacy practice experience).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Computer competency with Microsoft® operating systems and Windows® based applications
• Knowledge of clinical automated systems
• Board certified pharmacotherapy specialist or licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy as an Advanced Practice Pharmacist
• Work requires a comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the retail pharmacy environment high level of proficiency in performing pharmacist’s duties and responsibilities
• Effectively communicate and display leadership within and outside of the department
• Practice experience working with revising and/or implementing information systems
• Proficient with standard software used in healthcare office setting
• NYS License-Registered Pharmacist

Please consider me for the community pharmacist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for essential clinical pharmacy services to all Banner hospitals, with varied clinical services, to support patient pharmacotherapy and improved patient outcomes.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Participate in the education and training of present and future healthcare practitioners, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students
• Serve as an active team member, making positive contributions to patient care outcomes and department goals
• Develop workflow guidelines, policies and procedures, and other necessary tools (assignment sheets, scheduling, ) to maximize productivity and standardize practices in the department and/or practice area
• Assure that the proper drug is dispensed to the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time, and that proper technique is used in the preparation of drugs
• Assure adequate inventory of drugs and supplies necessary for proper patient care
• Participate in the departmental quality improvement program in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators
• Use computer skills to process patient medication orders/prescriptions and maintain all necessary patient information
• Supervise the daily activities and assist in training and education of pharmacy technicians and student interns

I am excited to be applying for the position of community pharmacist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for answers to relevant clinical questions to pharmacy and hospital team members under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Completion of PGY-1 residency in community practice areas
• Completion of PGY-2 residency in mixed community/ambulatory practice areas
• Board certification in ambulatory care, geriatrics or pharmacotherapy or other credentialing of chronic disease state medication management (e.g., CDE, AE)
• Experience with telepharmacy or telehealth experience with MTM and other chronic disease management services
• Experience in the education of pharmacy students or other health professions students
• History of applying for an/or obtaining extramural funding
• Indiana Pharmacist License
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support (CPR/BLS)

In response to your job posting for community pharmacist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for input for planning and implementing pharmacotherapy related issues characterized by education, program management, and clinical practice such as assisting with the development of pharmacy educational programs.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience or familiarity with investigational drug control procedures and protocol design is preferred
• Monitors patient reactions to drug therapy
• Assist in the development and/or maintenance of patient care services and operational policies and procedures
• Ensure the pharmacy meets regulatory and accreditation agencies (Joint Commission, Department of Health, and Board of Pharmacy) requirements
• Maintain knowledge of current clinical issues, industry practice standards, and accreditation standards and incorporate them into daily practice
• Maintains own professional and specialized competency through continued education
• Provides a professional and confidential environment at all times
• Follows established CHC infection control and safety procedures

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the community pharmacist position.

Previously, I was responsible for clinical expertise to other Pharmacy programs and initiatives including but not limited to specialty pharmacy networks and account support.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Coach and mentor their staff through feedback, positive discipline and performance evaluations
• Facilitate and/or assist with development of quality improvement and cost-reduction initiatives based on JCAHO indicators and department target drug monitoring projects
• Maintain collaborative relationships with Clinical Director/Primary Care Nurses/Physicians via handling patient care issues as they arise
• Conduct necessary meeting with pharmacy team members and/or health care team members to facilitate service changes/improvements
• Evaluate each patient's medication order/prescription for appropriateness of drug selection, drug dosage and dosage form, taking into consideration patient specific factors such as disease state(s), age, weight, sex, eliminating organ function, diagnosis and allergies
• Provide timely, comprehensive and accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and personnel of other departments
• Participate in the education & training of present & future health care practitioners, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy residents, & pharmacy students
• Complete all staff competencies and perform duties of staff pharmacist as listed below