Alexandra Cozza

• Check approximately 250 prescriptions and 20 bubble packs daily, reviewing each for content, accuracy, appropriateness of therapy, and completeness of all packaging and labeling
• Consult with clinic physicians and patients about medication dosage, drug interactions, disease management, and potential side effects of medication
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve mailout-related concerns and issues impacting patients' medication access
• Consult with new patients on initiating compliance pack services, resulting in 20% growth of compliance pack patients
• Complete Prior Authorization requests and authorize prescription refills under a Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement (CDTA) while working remotely one day per week.
• Review prescriptions to ensure compliance with 340B program requirements

• Engaged in proactive communication with physicians to mitigate potential risks such as harmful drug interactions, therapy duplications, incorrect dosing, and allergic reactions.
• Managed patient medication profiles and monitored laboratory data within an inpatient healthcare environment
• Processed medication orders, verified dispensed medications, and managed Pyxis fills and crash carts across all units
• Prepared IV medications and conducted quality checks
• Performed medication reconciliation between hospital records, outpatient providers and external pharmacies to obtain an accurate list of all current patient medications
• Proficient in Pyxis operations including optimization, load/unload procedures, and nursing narcotic access.
• Familiarity with Pyxis Reports for comprehensive management and analysis
• Skilled in utilizing Epic software for comprehensive healthcare management and data analysis.

Staff Pharmacist (2019-2023)

• Thoroughly assessed prescriptions for accurate dosage, potential drug interactions, and allergies to ensure safe dispensing of medications.
• Effectively addressed insurance-related challenges to ensure seamless patient care
• Implemented efficient inventory management practices and upheld courteous, professional communication with patients, resulting in a 33% expansion in patient base
• Successfully completed 50% of all Medication Therapy Management (MTM) cases utilizing the MTM Outcomes and Mirixa platforms.
• Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by promoting and administering immunizations, leading the pharmacy to achieve its flu shot goal for the first time
• Managed and fulfilled travel vaccine appointments
• Coordinated and led Spokane's first community pharmacy-based COVID-19 vaccine clinic, overseeing the administration of 300 vaccines the first weekend
• Collaborated with the Spokane Regional Health District and National Guard to schedule, administer and bill between 600 and 1400 COVID-19 vaccines daily at Spokane's mass vaccine site

Pharmacy Manager (2019)

• Recruited and trained pharmacy interns and technicians, fostering a skilled and knowledgeable team
• Drafted and managed weekly schedules to ensure optimal utilization of hours
• Supervised work activities, monitored performance, and upheld service quality standards for pharmacy staff
• Enhanced organization and upkeep of drug inventory levels by aligning medication and supply orders with patient requirements and store inventory goals
• Implemented and enforced procedures to ensure adherence to corporate policies as well as state and federal drug laws, maintaining compliance across the board

Float Pharmacist (2018-2019)

• Reviewed, processed, filled, and dispensed over 350 prescriptions daily, ensuring accurate and efficient medication management for patients
• Engaged in discussions with patients regarding over-the-counter medication and durable medical equipment options to effectively manage individual symptoms.
• · Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases
• Executed all facets of pharmacy operations in lieu of regular staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services aligned with physician orders and prescriptions