1. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
KENYA SIMMONS
3051 SUMMERCREST DR, PEARLAND, TX 77584 • H: 8326377063 • C: 7138513334 • kssimmons1973@yahoo.com
Dedicated pharmacist with 19+ years of retail and management combined. Managing a pharmacy affords versatility in adapting
to ever-increasing complexity in the healthcare industry. I continue to be committed to providing quality pharmaceutical care as
an essential link in disease management.
Motivated self-starter
Reliable-dedicated to promptness, courtesy and loyalty
Oriented-pursuing career challenges
Outgoing-interact with the general public
Retail pharmacy procedure knowledge
Pharmacy law knowledge
Committed to quality assurance
03/2016 - 09/2016
PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
GALE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY - Pearland, TX
Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists.
Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
Managed supply procurement and management processes.
11/2015 - 03/2016
PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
STEEPLECHASE EXPRESS RX PHARMACY - Houston, TX
Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists.
Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
Partnered with management team to develop and implement in-store programs to increase sales.
Ran and presented public seminars to educate local residents about diabetes and heart disease.
Conducted blood pressure screenings and counseled patients on hypertension.
Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
08/2013 - 11/2015
STAFF PHARMACIST
MAIN MEDICAL PLAZA PHARMACY - Houston, TX
Properly filled and dispensed an average of 150 prescriptions per day.
Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
Managed drug and supply inventories.
12/2013 - Current
PRN PHARMACIST
RPH ON THE GO STAFFING AGENCY - Houston, TX
Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists.
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing
medications for closed door specialty pharmacy.
Filled in as relief pharmacist for Centene Specialty Pharmacy.
Served as PIC (Louisiana License) for MEDX Pharmacy and Compounding.
06/2011 - 06/2013
PHARMACIST-IN-CHARGE
TRACE PHARMACY - Houston, TX
Properly filled and dispensed an average of 70 prescriptions per day.
Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists.
Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
02/2004 - 06/2011
PHARMACIST-IN-CHARGE
TARGET - Houston, TX
Helped achieve pharmacy business objectives by increasing sales and gross margins by 67 percent.
Closely monitored department performance metrics.

2. EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
Partnered with management team to develop and implement in-store programs to increase sales.
Coordinated the pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and
assistant training and licensure.
Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective
generic drugs.
Properly filled and dispensed an average of 130 prescriptions per day.
Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
Managed drug and supply inventories.
Provided immunizations to general public.
06/1997 - 02/2004
STAFF PHARMACIST
WALGREENS - Houston, TX
Properly filled and dispensed an average of 180 prescriptions per day.
Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
Managed drug and supply inventories.
Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing
medications.
1996
Bachelor of Science: PHARMACY
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY - Houston, TX
Continuing education in Intravenous Training- January 2015
Louisiana Registered Pharmacist
National IV Trained
PCCA Non-Sterile Comprehensive Training