Ashton Powell

Ready Meds Pharmacy

Renton, WA

1. Long-Term Care Pharmacist

   Pharmacist for residents of long-term care facilities, working with providers, facility staff, and caregivers.

   • Review, assess, and manage medication regimens for long-term care facility residents.
   • Perform medication reconciliation with care teams during transitions of care, including hospice.
   • Led development of a business intelligence dashboard for the pharmacy, coordinating between stakeholders and developers.
   • Coordinate between providers, facilities, and pharmacy staff by clarifying prescriptions, handling urgent requests, and answering pharmacist calls.
   • Verify medication orders for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness before dispensing.
   • Maintain accurate and complete medication administration records.

   May 2023 – Present

Skills: Long-term care, Medication reconciliation, Medication therapy management (MTM), Medication adherence, Drug utilization review, Patient safety, Certified immunizer, Pharmacy practice

Bartell Drugs

Issaquah, WA

1. Pharmacy Manager (PIC)

   Ran a community pharmacy as pharmacist in charge, responsible for the team, compliance, quality, and performance.

   • Oversaw daily pharmacy operations and managed the ancillary staff team.
   • Ensured compliance with federal and state pharmacy law.
   • Organized immunization clinics for influenza and COVID-19 vaccination.
   • Trained staff and supported their career development.
   • Dispensed medications and ran quality assurance across dispensing and operations.
   • Managed sales, customer service, and key performance metrics.

   Feb 2022 – Feb 2023

2. Staff Pharmacist

   Full-scope community pharmacist, from verification and dispensing to patient counseling.

   • Processed prescriptions, billed insurance, and verified and dispensed medications.
   • Counseled patients on their medication therapy.
   • Advised patients on health concerns, symptoms, and over-the-counter options.
   • Answered drug information questions from healthcare providers.

   Sep 2020 – Feb 2022

3. Pharmacy Intern

   Community pharmacy internship through pharmacy school, with a focus on immunizations and patient care.

   • Served as the primary immunizer during cold and flu season.
   • Counseled patients and handled calls with healthcare providers.
   • Practiced pharmacy under pharmacist supervision during pharmacy school.
   • Supported inventory management: ordering, receiving, checking, and storing medications.

   Dec 2017 – Oct 2020

Skills: Community pharmacy, Pharmacy management, Certified immunizer, Vaccinations, Medication safety, EnterpriseRx, NexGen, Drug utilization review, Insurance billing, Drug information, Over-the-counter recommendations, Inventory management