Expertise:
Medication compounding; Customer service; Immunization administration
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her husband, twin girls and son
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (Now University of the Sciences in Philadelphia) (1994)
Affiliations Awards:
Advisory Board Member, Pharmacy Technician Program, Lincoln Technical Institute; Lehigh Valley Pharmacy Association; The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
Charity:
Lehigh Valley Mothers of Twins Club
Number Of Years In Profession:
17
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance and the support of her husband.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because when she was growing up, her aunt was a pharmacist and operated a pharmacy. She had wanted to be a teacher, but became interested in the field. She was later reintroduced to the pharmacy industry by her parents.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Vargo and her husband opened a Medicap Pharmacies, Inc., franchise. The pharmacy accepts all forms of insurance, and it specializes in medical compounding and flavoring. It offers friendly customer service. Ms. Vargo and her husband have been married for 14 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling prescriptions; Doing Medicare billing for medical equipment; Counseling patients on medications; Recommending over-the-counter products; Fitting patients for diabetic shoes and braces, wheelchairs, and walkers; Ordering products; Offering travel vaccines
Education Certifications:
Certification in Immunization Administration, American Pharmacists Association
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Vargo hopes to increase sales and the business as a whole; she intends to gain exposure for the business and hire additional employees.