ALTERMESE BAKER
Searcy,AR
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Purpose-driven Pharmacist with 20+ years of clinical and operational experience in retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy. Experienced in prior authorization (PA), utilization management (UM), formulary review, step therapy, and quantity limit determinations. Skilled at clinical evaluation, provider consultation, and documentation of UM decisions. Strong verbal and written communication, remote workflow management, and adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Health
03.2016 - Current
- - Evaluated prescription orders for safety, efficacy, and appropriateness of therapy.
- - Managed prior authorization requests, formulary exceptions, and step therapy approvals.
- - Communicated with prescribers to clarify clinical coverage questions and recommend cost-effective alternatives.
Long-Term Care Pharmacist
PharMerica
US
03.2024 - 12.2024
- - Reviewed and approved long-term care medication orders for safety, appropriateness, and regulatory compliance.
- - Consulted with prescribers regarding non-formulary therapies and clinical coverage exceptions.
- - Documented clinical interventions and prior authorization support in electronic pharmacy systems.
- - Reason for leaving: Facility closure.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
White County Hospital
12.2012 - 10.2016
- - Reviewed medication orders for clinical appropriateness and potential drug interactions.
- - Consulted with healthcare providers regarding therapy optimization and safety.
- - Documented interventions and therapy adjustments in EMR for compliance and audit readiness.
Pharmacy Director / Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Harris Hospital & Medical Center / Jackson Park Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2012
- - Oversaw pharmacy operations, formulary management, and clinical protocol implementation.
- - Participated in Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee review and approval of clinical policies.
- - Evaluated complex therapy regimens for high-risk patient populations and collaborated with care teams.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) - undefined
Xavier University of Louisiana
Skills
- Prior Authorization & Utilization Management (PA, Step Therapy, Quantity Limits)
- Clinical Evaluation of Medication Therapy & Coverage Requests
- Formulary Exception & Tier Exception Review
- Provider Consultation & Collaboration
- Drug Utilization Review & Medication Safety
- Documentation & Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, CMS)
- Managed Care & PBM Experience
- Remote & Independent Workflow Management
- Microsoft Office & EHR/Pharmacy Systems
Certification
- - Illinois Registered Pharmacist (Active)
- - Arkansas Registered Pharmacist (Active)
- - APhA Medication Therapy Management - University of Texas at Austin
- - APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
- - BLS Certification - American Heart Association
- - BCPR Certification - American Red Cross
Timeline
Long-Term Care Pharmacist
PharMerica
03.2024 - 12.2024
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Health
03.2016 - Current
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
White County Hospital
12.2012 - 10.2016
Pharmacy Director / Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Harris Hospital & Medical Center / Jackson Park Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2012
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) - undefined
Xavier University of Louisiana