JOHNELL OHONBA
268 Mallard Lake Road * Dorchester, South Carolina 29437
 * 843-812-5129 (Home) * 843-812-5129 (Cell)

PHARMACIST
Seasoned Registered Pharmacist with an impressive reputation for providing top
quality drug preparation, administration, and distribution services to diverse
clientele within operational platforms ranging from retail to military healthcare
institutions. Highly committed to ensuring compliance with strict rules, laws,
and regulations while maintaining up-to-date with industry changes and
enhancements. Expertly lead teams of pharmacy technicians, providing staff with
the training, support, tools, guidance, and motivation to achieve objectives.
Equipped with history of success achieving superior levels of client
satisfaction, retention, and referrals by ensuring the continuous delivery of top
quality services, education, and counseling. Work effectively with diverse teams,
experts, and managers within various healthcare, law enforcement, and leadership
roles. Registered to practice in five states (Louisiana, South Carolina,
Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee) and the country of Nigeria.
Pharmacy Operations and Management Competencies
 * Policies / Procedures Development
 * RX Technician Supervision
 * Regulatory Compliance
 * Pharmacy Inspections
 * MS Office (PC / MAC)
 * Diabetic / Asthmatic Counseling
 * Patient Care / Immunization
 * Quality Assurance Leadership
 * IV Additive / Infusion
 * Financial Reporting

CAREER EXPERIENCE
K-MART PHARMACY, Beaufort, South Carolina
Pharmacy Assistant Manager, 11/2007 - 5/2011
Delivered expert pharmaceutical counsel, support, and services to diverse range
of patients focused on ensuring the effective distribution of RX / medical
products. Educated staff and clients on the accurate management, storage, and
handling of controlled substances as well as health risks and side effects that
relate to specific products. Coordinated prescription orders, preparation,
fillings, billing, and additional services. Operated PDX, CHCS, and additional
systems.
Key Contributions:
 * Collaborated in boosting prescription count from 300 weekly to over 500
through transfers and enhancements in customer service.
 * Successfully maintained and enforced up-to-date compliance with HIPPA laws,
Methanol Acts, and Sexual Harassment laws.
 * Played an instrumental role in maintaining top client satisfaction through
continuous delivery of top quality services and effective training / management
of pharmacy team.
 * Commended for top performance and overall devotion to patient care / support;
received letters of appreciation from various patients and listed in Who is Who
Among Pharmacists (2010-2011).
NAVAL HOSPITAL BEAUFORT (DOD), Beaufort, South Carolina
Quality Assurance Pharmacist, 9/1987 - 9/2007
Collaborated in efforts to ensure top quality healthcare servicing of the
nation's military retiree community. Functioned as Head Pharmacist within various
clinics attached to the 250-bed Naval Hospital Beaufort. Instructed sailors
focused on completing Physician Assistant Program. Directed medication
pre-packaging functions, ensuring proper assembly of related machines / tools.
Performed monthly routine inspection of three facilities - Naval Hospital
Beaufort, Parris Island Branch Medical Clinic, and The Air Station. While serving
in supervisory roles, monitored the daily performance of teams of up to 16
technicians. Enforced compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and
created SOPs for the Branch Medical Clinic in Parris Island, South Carolina.
Key Contributions:
 * Elevated the performance of pharmacy unit at the Parris Island Branch Medical
Clinic in 2003 through expert remodeling.
 * Impacted operational performance through implementation of quality assurance
protocol adopted by the Naval Hospital Beaufort. Protocol was recommended to
other naval healthcare institutions at the Mid-Conference Meeting in 1993.
 * Participated in policy / procedures updates, working collaboratively with
Commanding Officer in the management of diverse administrative operations.
WAL-MART PHARMACY, Beaufort, South Carolina
Relief Pharmacist, 2/1990 - 6/2005
CVS, Savannah, Georgia
Relief Pharmacist, 2/1990 - 5/2006

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
XAVIER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY - New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY - Orangeburg, South Carolina
Diabetic Consultant
Former Secretary of Federal Pharmacist Association (1989 to 2007)