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Melody Ventures

Melody Ventures

Medical Biller
Bacoor

Summary

Experienced licensed pharmacist with over 25 years in medication dispensing, patient counseling, and regulatory compliance. Adept at interpreting prescriptions, managing drug inventory, and ensuring adherence to FDA and RA 10918 guidelines. Recently completed training in HIPAA certified medical billing with strong foundational knowledge of insurance claims, revenue cycle management and reimbursement processes. Detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to apply healthcare expertise in administrative and billing functions.

Work History

Manager/Pharmacist

Big Savings Pharmacy
2010 - 2025

Oversee the full spectrum of business operations, including inventory and supply chain management, staff supervision, financial planning, marketing, and customer service. Ensures that the pharmacy operates efficiently, maintains profitability, and upholds the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and quality assurance. As pharmacist, responsible for accurately dispensing medications, providing patient counseling on proper drug use, monitoring for potential interactions, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements such as the Philippine Pharmacy Act (RA 10918), FDA, DOH, and PDEA guidelines.

Assistant Branch Manager/Branch Pharmacist

Mercury Drug Corp.
2005 - 2009

Responsible for supervising the proper receipt, storage, and issuance of pharmaceutical products, ensuring inventory accuracy and adherence to safety and quality standards. Conducst regular stock checks to prevent shortages or overstocking, monitor expiration dates, and handle near-expiry or expired items in compliance with company protocols. Coordination with warehouse and procurement teams ensures the consistent availability of essential and fast-moving medications.

In terms of quality assurance, ensure that all medicines are stored under optimal conditions and that pharmacy areas meet strict cleanliness and safety standards. Also supports pharmacovigilance by monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and product issues.

Responsible for accurate documentation and record-keeping including maintaining prescription files, controlled substance logs, sales invoices, and regulatory reports to ensure compliance and accountability.

Pharmacist

Mercury Drug Corp.
2000 - 2005

Plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, effective, and ethical distribution of medications. Primary responsibilities include accurately dispensing prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in compliance with medical prescriptions and Philippine FDA regulations. Provide essential patient counseling on proper medication usage, dosage, possible side effects, contraindications, and drug interactions—especially for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and the like.

Also responsible for strict regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to the Philippine Pharmacy Act (RA 10918), FDA guidelines, and other applicable laws. This includes maintaining accurate records of dispensed medications, handling of controlled substances, and verifying the authenticity of prescriptions, particularly for regulated drugs, as required by the FDA, DOH, and PDEA.

Education

Medical Billing

Premier Medical Billing Academy
Davao City
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of San Carlos
Cebu City
04.2001 -

Skills

Familiarity with HIPAA Guidelines & Patient Confidentiality

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of San Carlos
04.2001 -

Manager/Pharmacist

Big Savings Pharmacy
2010 - 2025

Assistant Branch Manager/Branch Pharmacist

Mercury Drug Corp.
2005 - 2009

Pharmacist

Mercury Drug Corp.
2000 - 2005

Medical Billing

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