Teresa Barno

Patient-focused Pharmacist with 10+ years of experience across community, long-term care, and closed-door pharmacy settings, including behavioral health. Demonstrated leadership in medication therapy management (MTM), regulatory compliance, workflow optimization, and team supervision. Bilingual in English and Chaldean, with a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Seeking a pharmacist role with meaningful patient interaction and clinical engagement.

Pharmacist in Charge - GetWell Pharmacy - Sterling Heights, MI

(2023-03)

• Lead daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
• Utilize PioneerRx to accurately process and verify prescriptions
• Oversee workflow, staffing coordination, and prescription volume management
• Ensure medication safety, dispensing accuracy, and controlled substance compliance
• Manage inventory, storage standards, and supply chain processes
• Provide patient counseling and comprehensive Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
• Collaborate with prescribers to resolve therapy issues and prevent drug interactions

Family Care - Career Break – Family Care

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Took planned leave to provide full-time care for family
• Maintained active pharmacist licensure and continued professional development

Staff Pharmacist (PRN) - Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy - Shelby Township, MI

(2019-04 - 2021-12)

• Verified high-volume prescriptions in a closed-door, central fill pharmacy
• Supported patients with behavioral health conditions through specialized services
• Ensured accuracy in medication dispensing and quality assurance processes
• Verified Medication Administration Records (MARs) for facility distribution
• Collaborated with technicians to maintain efficient workflow systems
• Experience with unit-dose packaging and behavioral health medications

Long-Term Care Pharmacist - OneCare LTC - Troy, MI

(2016-10 - 2019-03)

• Supervised workflow for a team of 30 technicians and 5 pharmacists
• Reviewed and verified high-volume prescription orders for safety and compliance
• Conducted DURs, medication profile reviews, and therapy management
• Managed clozapine patients including lab coordination and REMS compliance
• Collaborated with healthcare teams on therapeutic and cost-effective care plans
• Trained and mentored pharmacists to strengthen clinical performance

Retail Pharmacist - Value Center Pharmacy - Madison Heights, MI

(2014-09 - 2016-10)

• Managed daily pharmacy operations and ensured accurate dispensing
• Counseled patients on prescription and OTC medications
• Supervised technicians and managed inventory systems
• Ran MAPS reports and ensured regulatory compliance
• Performed health screenings including blood pressure monitoring

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - The University of Toledo (2014)

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences - The University of Toledo (2012)

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology - Michigan State University (2006)