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Aman Kaur Chowdhury

New York

Summary

Dedicated pharmacist bringing management, administrative and medical experience to community, hospital and managed care setting. Desiring a challenging role as a Pharmacist in order to develop as a professional and acquire more experience in unique areas of pharmacy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacy Manager

MetroPlusHealth
New York, NY
10.2022 - Current
  • Oversees training and development of clinical team including pharmacy interns, resident, Behavioral Health Supervisor Pharmacist and technician.
  • Administers and oversees plans for quality assurance programs.
  • Works collaboratively with Prescription Benefits Manager (PBMs), compliance and care teams on clinical projects and ensuring regulatory compliance under NY State managed care guidelines for Medicaid.
  • Plans and develops prior authorization policies to be presented in Pharmacy and Therapeutics meetings.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance by monitoring and implementing policies and procedures.
  • Maintains formularies and monitors high-cost pipeline medications.

Inpatient Staff Pharmacist Per-Diem

Montefiore Medical Center
New Rochelle, NY
01.2019 - Current
  • Verified medication orders utilizing patient records and lab results on Allscripts.
  • Provided advice to medical practitioners and performed clinical interventions.
  • Prepared oral doses and compounded intravenous (IV) doses utilizing the USP 797 protocol.
  • Conducted quality checks on crash carts, patient carts, IV premixed bags and repackaged doses.
  • Utilized Pyxis to identify, investigate and correct discrepancies.
  • Mentored pharmacy students completing Introductory Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPEs).
  • Overlooked technicians' and ensured daily completion of tasks.

Behavioral Health Pharmacy Supervisor

MetroplusHealth
New York, NY
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Developed and revised Pharmacy Behavioral Health Program based on testing and interdepartmental communications.
  • Created member and provider letters for mail communication.
  • Trained Behavioral Health Pharmacy Technician in program utilization and case review.
  • Devised teaching material to train pharmacy colleagues on Pharmacy Behavioral Health Program.
  • Coached Prior Authorization Review Pharmacists.
  • Assisted in medication reconciliation, prior authorization requests, external appeal and fair hearing requests.
  • Maintained clinicals programs including Hepatitis C utilization and Opioid OD monitoring.

Prior Authorization Review Pharmacist

MetroPlusHeath
New York, NY
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Applied clinical judgement for reviewing prior authorization and appeal requests of specialty medications use based on MetroPlus formulary design, available benefits and internal criteria.
  • Communicated appropriateness of therapy choices to health care staff, patients and insurance providers.
  • Trained pharmacists, residents, interns and technicians on tasks pertinent to their job title.
  • Assisted Pharmacy Operations Manager on External Reviews, Fair Hearings and workload management.
  • Provided medication reconciliation, counseling and care management for MetroPlus members to ensure safe and efficacious therapy.
  • Developed appropriate processes to thoroughly evaluate drug utilization claims for HIV positive and HIV PREP members.
  • Planned and executed presentation of HIV disease management, monitoring parameters and treatment to pharmacy team.
  • Contributed to Opioid OD Program by maintaining monthly reporting and provider outreaches.
  • Created Hepatitis C Medication Adherence program comprising of weekly reporting and member counseling.

Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Manager Per Diem

The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Brooklyn, NY
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Successfully implemented and followed through with all activities related to pharmacy operations, including dispensing.
  • Ensured the compliance of all prescription-related Federal and State regulations, including but not limited to HIPAA.
  • Counseled patients on both prescription and over the counter medications.
  • Assured compliance with the 340B program.
  • Maintained a record keeping, annual budget reports and pharmacy medication inventory.
  • Trained and supervised pharmacy staff including technicians and interns.

Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader

CVS Health
Queens, NY
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted District Leader in management while continuing to work as a pharmacist and manage own store.
  • Managed and trained pharmacy managers in order to improve their stores' productivity. 
  • Monitored pharmacists' performance and provided regular feedback.
  • Empowered pharmacists to contribute to the continuous improvement, quality and growth of the company by creating talent profile to encourage leadership.
  • Held meetings and conference calls with pharmacy staff regarding new programs, job aids and tips to improve customer service and business.
  • Organized flu clinics with independent companies and MetroPlus. 

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Health
Queens , NY
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Effectively managed pharmacy by creating and implementing procedures.
  • Interviewed, hired, mentored and coached pharmacists, interns and technicians.
  • Resolved functionality problems around the pharmacy.
  • Educated pharmacists and technicians on medication and insurance issues.
  • Efficiently answered multi-line phone and processed high volume of order requests from doctor and insurance companies, while attending to patient needs.
  • Processed up to 4,500 prescriptions accurately a week.
  • Counseled patients on possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage, medication storage and over the counter medications.
  • Participated and overlooked on the completion of patient adherence, refill reminder and discount assistance calls.
  • Administered influenza, herpes zoster and Tdap vaccines to patients.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Arnold & Marie Schwartz College Of Pharmacy
2017

Skills

  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Prior Authorizations and insurance overrides
  • Drug interaction understanding
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Specialty medications and medication therapy management
  • Multi-task and time management skills
  • Training, development and conflict resolution
  • Overseeing pharmacy operations
  • Clinical auditing, data analytics and performance reporting
  • Vendor management and oversight
  • Proficiency in Excel, SharePoint, RX Connect, Micro Merchant Systems, Allscripts and Clinical Authorization System

Certification

  • Registered Pharmacist (RPh) in New York State
  • Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP)
  • American Academy of HIV Pharmacist (AAHIVP)
  • Power-Pak C.E. Pharmacist Certificate Program in Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
  • Immunization Certified
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • HIPAA and OSHA Trained

Languages

  • Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu
  • Basic Spanish

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacy Manager

MetroPlusHealth
10.2022 - Current

Behavioral Health Pharmacy Supervisor

MetroplusHealth
03.2021 - 10.2022

Prior Authorization Review Pharmacist

MetroPlusHeath
03.2019 - 03.2021

Inpatient Staff Pharmacist Per-Diem

Montefiore Medical Center
01.2019 - Current

Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Manager Per Diem

The Brooklyn Hospital Center
12.2018 - 08.2019

Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader

CVS Health
03.2018 - 01.2019

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Health
09.2017 - 01.2019

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Arnold & Marie Schwartz College Of Pharmacy

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