Stephen Barnes
About Stephen Barnes
Stephen Barnes is a pharmacist with extensive experience in various healthcare settings, including Walgreens, CVS Health, and Aspen RxHealth. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and has developed skills in medication dosing, hospital logistics, and compounding.
Work at Aspen RxHealth
Stephen Barnes has been employed as a Pharmacist at Aspen RxHealth since 2021. In this role, he contributes to medication management and patient care, utilizing his extensive pharmacy knowledge and experience. His tenure at Aspen RxHealth spans three years, during which he has engaged in various pharmaceutical practices and patient interactions.
Current Role at CVS Health
In addition to his position at Aspen RxHealth, Stephen Barnes has also been working as a Pharmacist at CVS Health since 2021. His responsibilities include dispensing medications, counseling patients, and ensuring the safe use of pharmaceuticals. He has maintained this role for three years in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Barnes holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from High Point University, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, he studied Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Florida for 11 months in 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in pharmacy, particularly in areas such as vancomycin and warfarin dosing.
Professional Experience in Pharmacy
Stephen Barnes has accumulated diverse pharmacy experience through various roles. He worked as a Clinical Pharmacy Intern at Wake Forest Baptist Health from 2018 to 2020. His other positions include internships and rotations at multiple healthcare facilities, such as Walgreens, Rx Clinic Pharmacy, and CaroMont Health, where he gained experience in community and hospital pharmacy settings.
Skills in Pharmacy Practice
Stephen Barnes is skilled in vancomycin and warfarin dosing, essential for infection management and blood clot prevention. He is experienced in hospital logistics, managing the supply chain and distribution of medications. Additionally, he is proficient in USP standards of sterile and non-sterile compounding, ensuring the safe preparation of medications.