Senior pharmacy benefit professional with 13+ years of experience across PBM operations, pharmacy audit, client contract interpretation, compliance, and project leadership. Proven success leading complex audit engagements, partnering with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams, and translating pharmacy benefit data into actionable business recommendations. Recognized for building strong stakeholder relationships, mentoring teams, and improving operational performance. I am seeking to leverage deep PBM expertise in a client-facing Senior Account Executive or Pharmacy Consultant role.
Work History
Internal Audit Consultant
3 Years 10 Months
OPTUMRX | 10.2022 - Current
Serve as the primary audit consultant supporting a portfolio of 20+ internal and external clients, providing strategic recommendations to reduce operational and financial risk.
Directed all phases of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process, validating actions and partnering with business leaders to implement sustainable improvements.
Analyze pharmacy claims, operational metrics, contracts, policies, and benefit plan documents to identify compliance gaps and operational opportunities.
Analyzed pharmacy claims, operational metrics, contracts, policies, and benefit plan documents to identify compliance gaps and operational opportunities for enhanced performance.
Present executive level audit findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit quality, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction across engagements.
Mentor interns and new analysts, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development.
Senior External Audit Analyst
4 Years 4 Months
OPTUMRX | 06.2018 - 10.2022
Manage external PBM audits supporting commercial clients while serving as the primary liaison between consulting firms and internal leadership.
Interpreted pharmacy benefit contracts and plan design documents to ensure contractual compliance and accurate benefit administration.
Facilitated audit meetings with internal and external stakeholders, building strong client relationships and driving timely resolution of audit findings.
Partnered with Finance and Legal during audit settlement negotiations that resulted in financial recoveries.
Conducted historical pharmacy claims research using RxClaim to validate audit findings and support complex investigations.
Supported high profile commercial client audits while mitigating operational and financial risk.
Mentored new employees and contributed to team training initiatives.
Benefit Verification Specialist
5 Months
ORSINI HEALTHCARE | 01.2018 - 06.2018
Verified medical and pharmacy benefit eligibility for specialty medications.
Coordinated prior authorizations and benefit investigations while ensuring compliance with payer requirements.
Reviewed specialty pharmacy coverage and reimbursement guidelines.
Data Entry Specialist
6 Months
JP Morgan Chase | 01.2017 - 07.2017
Senior Quality Audit Analyst
9 Months
OPTUMRX/CATAMARAN | 10.2016 - 07.2017
Performed quality audits supporting pricing operations and pharmacy claims processing.
Conducted data analysis and communicated findings to business analyst and leadership.
Led quality improvement initiatives and process enhancement projects.
Team Lead/Senior Member Services Representative
3 Years 6 Months
OPTUMRX | 04.2013 - 10.2016
Led teams supporting Medicare and Commercial pharmacy benefits.
Managed escalated client issues while coaching representatives to improve quality and service performance.
Partnered with leadership on operational improvement projects, training initiatives, and mobile application enhancements.