1. Brenda Harms
Professional Summary
Confident, service oriented Pharmacist with extensive retail experience. Excellent customer service skills with a track
record of developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, peers and team. Known for increasing
customer base and sales. Certified in Immunization delivery. Licensed in Iowa, studying for licensing in Nebraska.
Licenses
Iowa Pharmacist License #18289
Certified in Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
Certified in CPR
Currently studying for Licensing in Nebraska
Skill Highlights
Strong decision-making ability.
Exceptional patient care and interaction
Extensive medical terminology knowledge
Pharmaceutical storage awareness
Inventory management
Efficient and accurate
Immunization certified
CPR certification
Pharmacy management
Dependable
Flexible
Fast learner
Business development
Organized
HIPPA trained
PDX
Professional Experience
Staff pharmacist
December 2013 to September 2015
ValuMed - Sioux City, IA
Oversaw the pharmacy technicians' drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for
residents.
Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions.
Analyze and edit data entry of prescription information entered by technicians for accuracy and completeness.
Communicated with RN's and staff at assisted living facilities, and with doctors/medical providers in a
professional manner.
Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality.
Continually seeking measures to improve the organization and efficiency of workplace.
Executive Pharmacy Team Lead
December 2006 to December 2013
Target - Sioux City, IA
Developed and managed all areas of the pharmacy and staff.
Mentored, coached and trained 10+ team members.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and
treatments.
Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email.
Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters.
Entered new patient profiles and prescriptions into medication input software system.
Verified patient data and billing information.
Consistently recognized by management for providing superior customer service.
Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.
Boosted pharmacy efficiency by organizing workplace.
Consistently exceeded company measures in guest service, accuracy, sales and immunization goals.
Acknowledged by Store Manager as Leader of the Month.
1508 30th St, Sioux City IA 51104
Cell: 7122592488 - bkhrph@aol.com
2. Staff Pharmacist
June 1998 to December 2006
Shopko - Sioux City, IA
Pharmacy and Store Manager
August 1994 to June 1998
Family Drug - Sioux Center, IA
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science : Pharmacy, 1994
Creighton University School of Pharmacy - Omaha, NE, USA
Coursework in Pharmacy Technology, Pharmacology and Pharmacy Law.
Member of student chapter of NARD Club.
Member of student chapter of APHA.
Inducted into Phi Lamda Sigma (pharmacy leadership fraternity).
Awarded McNeil Mortar and Pestle Dean's Award for outstanding performance in pharmacy administration.
Community Service
4-H Leader for Rawhide Wranglers Horse Club
Coach and mentor for 4-H County Horse Bowl Team
Leader and co-founder of a church associated "Singles" group