Jane Lynch

Experience

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  Lynch's Pharmacy

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2018

  Dispensary Staff/OTC sales assistant

  • Developed robust communication and customer service skills through counselling of patients on the use of OTC and prescribed medicines• Managed paper work associated with four principle medicine reimbursement schemes, conducted reimbursement claim verification and review, and assessed rejected claims to increase monthly remuneration with meticulous detail

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  University Hospital Kerry

  May 2016 - May 2016

  Work Placement in University Hospital Kerry Dispensary

  • Developed a keen eye for detail in carrying out antibiotic therapy review at ward level• Aided in the design, proof-reading and writing of the ‘Antimicrobial Guidelines for Adults UHK 2016-2017 ‘and its online equivalent ‘Microguide App’ to aid antimicrobial decision making and increase safety and accuracy of treatments

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  Galway University Hospitals

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Pharmacy Summer Student

  • Conducted ward censuses and patient assessments allowing pharmacists to prioritise high risk patients and maximise ward-time efficiency• Assisted the Medication Safety Co-ordinator in the conduction of an audit to ascertain the effectiveness of the revised GUH patient drug chart

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  Merlin Park University Hospital

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Pharmacy Intern

  • Provided sole management of medicines for three primary Out Patient Departments (OPDs), serving rheumatology, IBD, and immunodeficient patients among others.• Re-evaluated patient suitability prior to each scheduled dose, dispensed infusions and Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) regimens for 160-200 patients weekly• Managed procurement of dose-banded infusion bags based on patient specific dose calculations, ensured progression of treatment as per regime.• Created system of information management and legal document storage for OPDs, generated digital and hard copy files to facilitate improved process and patient management• Provided clinical cover to elective surgical ward, offered expert advice surrounding peri-operative coagulation management Show less

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  Lynch's Pharmacy

  Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

  Pharmacist

  • Medicines expert, established exceptional prioritisation and decision-making skills while performing highly technical work in a busy environment• Honed excellent leadership and time management skills, consistently demonstrated an ability to accept and uphold responsibility• Experience dispensing a wide variety of medicines and disciplines; chemotherapy, biologic medicines, conventional medicines, controlled medicines• Performed annual review, update and streamline of all standard operating procedures (SOPs) in dispensary, created new SOPs per changing work environment, performed staff training relating to changes• Quality Management Officer, conducted self-audits in line with governing bodies requirements, (PSI inspection, Pharmacy national assessment systems) and implemented subsequent action plans to improve pharmacy service and work flow Show less

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  Healys Pharmacy

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Locum Pharmacist

  • Quickly adapted to new working environments, softwares and SOPs on a daily basis• Exhibited versatility between changing roles; worked independently, assumed leadership roles, worked well in a team as required• Built strong relationships with each cohort of staff, patients and doctors

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  Irish Locums – Hospital and Healthcare Recruitment

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Locum Pharmacist
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  Quigleys Pharmacy

  Dec 2022 - now

  Supervising Pharmacist

  Responsibilities• Managed, lead and supervised all pharmacy operations• Fostered a culture of exceptional patient care resulting in deep community ties and great relationships with patients, local businesses and healthcare professionals• Performed regular quality assessment of dispensary operations through use of tools such as Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) inspection checklists, and measuring level of adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure Pharmacy meets all standards set by the PSI• Conducted weekly check in on owner’s second store to ensure general upkeep and standard of care maintained during her maternity leaveProfitability • Increased Pharmacy’s monthly drug payment scheme (DPS) patients by 33%• Reduced the number of rejected reimbursement claims from 14% to less than 2% per month; with follow up on rejected claims to retrieve withheld payments with meticulous detail• Optimised on-site stock levels and regularly reviewed sourcing of medicines across various wholesalers to increase margin per item• Tracked expenditure targets and maximised credit cycles• Held monthly meetings with owner to discuss dispensary management, finances and mechanisms to improve health of business Show less