Brandy Dowling

Detail-oriented and patient-focused licensed Pharmacist with 20 years of experience in delivering high-quality pharmacy services in retail/independent pharmacy. Strong knowledge of medication therapy management, drug interactions, and patient counseling. Seeking to explore other career options specializing in diabetes care.

Experience with diabetes care through not only work, but personally as a Type 1 diabetic for over 33 years and a user of Dexcom products for over 10 years.

Pharmacist-In-Charge - Buy Rite Drugs #14 - Eufaula, AL

(2018-06)

• Accurately fill and label prescription medications, ensuring appropriate dosage, form, and instructions for patients.
• Provide accurate, efficient, and compassionate care to each patient on a daily basis.
• Answer patient questions and counsel patients on proper medication use, drug interactions, potential side effects, dosage, and storage.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure proper medication therapy management for patients.
• Maintain inventory, track stock levels of both controlled substances and legend drugs, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure a steady supply of medications.
• Assist with immunization administration, including flu shots and other vaccines.
• Train and supervise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and cashiers.
• Oversee the daily operations of the pharmacy.

Owner/Pharmacist-In-Charge - Price Drug Company - Eufaula, AL

(2012-07 - 2018-06)

• Managed a successful independent pharmacy with a focus on patient care, health education, and community outreach.
• Oversaw all pharmacy operations, including staffing, budgeting, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FDA guidelines, controlled substance management).
• Developed and implemented business strategies to increase customer loyalty, expand customer base, and drive revenue growth.
• Administered medication therapy management (MTM) services to improve patient outcomes and encourage adherence to medication regimens.
• Formed strong relationships with physicians, insurance companies, and suppliers to enhance service offerings and streamline operations.
• Implemented cost-saving measures through inventory management, drug procurement, and partnerships with wholesalers.
• Hired, trained, and mentored pharmacy staff, ensuring a high standard of customer service, technical skills, and clinical knowledge.
• Accurately filled and labeled prescription medications, ensuring appropriate dosage, form, and instructions for patients.
• Provided accurate, efficient, and compassionate care to each patient on a daily basis.
• Answered patient questions and counsel patients on proper medication use, drug interactions, potential side effects, dosage, and storage.
• Assisted with immunization administration, including flu shots and other vaccines.
• Trained and supervised pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and cashiers.
• Oversaw the daily operations of the pharmacy.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure proper medication therapy management for patients.
• Maintained inventory, tracked stock levels of both controlled substances and legend drugs, and coordinated with suppliers to ensure a steady supply of medications.

Pharmacist-In-Charge - Abbeville Pharmacy - Abbeville, AL

(2011-01 - 2012-06)

• Accurately filled and labeled prescription medications, ensuring appropriate dosage, form, and instructions for patients.
• Provided accurate, efficient, and compassionate care to each patient on a daily basis.
• Answered patient questions and counseled patients on proper medication use, drug interactions, potential side effects, dosage, and storage.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure proper medication therapy management for patients.
• Maintained inventory, tracked stock levels of both controlled substances and legend drugs, and coordinated with suppliers to ensure a steady supply of medications.
• Trained and supervised pharmacy technicians and cashiers.
• Oversaw the daily operations of the pharmacy.

Staff Pharmacist - Wal-Mart Pharmacy - Eufaula, AL

(2006-05 - 2011-12)

• Accurately filled and labeled prescription medications, ensuring appropriate dosage, form, and instructions for patients.
• Provided accurate, efficient, and compassionate care to each patient on a daily basis.
• Answered patient questions and counseled patients on proper medication use, drug interactions, potential side effects, dosage, and storage.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure proper medication therapy management for patients.
• Maintained inventory, tracked stock levels of both controlled substances and legend drugs, and coordinated with suppliers to ensure a steady supply of medications.
• Trained and supervised pharmacy technicians and cashiers.
• Oversaw the daily operations of the pharmacy.

Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD - Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy (2006-05)