Ann Clappier
Kuna,ID
Summary
Results-driven Pharmacist with high-volume experience in accurate dispensing, workflow management, and patient counseling. Expertise in immunizations, DUR review, and navigating insurance barriers, including prior authorizations. Focused on regulatory compliance and creating a supportive pharmacy environment while promoting safety and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Managed Care Clinical Pharmacist
St. Luke’s Health Plan
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Collaborated in weekly interdisciplinary meetings to assess high-cost cases and recommend interventions to reduce health care costs for the plan
- Developed and presented utilization management proposals based on evidence to clinical and operational committees
- Managed prior authorization (PA) and formulary management.
- Led onboarding and education for new staff and trainees, ensuring understanding of prior authorization protocols
- Mentored residents in applying PA criteria and understanding formulary strategy within P&T committee frameworks
Clinical Pharmacist
Bengal Pharmacy
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Promoted public health across community with Immunization Coalition, providing health screenings and vaccines that improved patient outcomes.
- Developed and mentored pharmacy technician staff and students, enhancing clinical services through targeted training and education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to deliver essential services to underserved communities, addressing healthcare disparities.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
St. Luke’s
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided disease state management (anticoagulation, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, COPD, asthma, thyroid disorders, geriatrics and heart failure)
- Conducted in-person and remote visits for disease state management and medication reviews, enhancing patient engagement and adherence.
- Conducted patient training on CGM set up and provided hands-on training on insulin/injectable therapies.
- Supported St Luke’s Health Plan Pharmacy Benefits Team by reviewing prior authorizations and appeals, ensuring timely access to medications.
- Reviewed cultures and implemented appropriate changes for UTIs, skin and soft tissue infections, and strep infections
Staff Pharmacist
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Reviewed prescriptions to identify drug interactions and contraindications, enhancing patient safety.
- Dispensed medications with precision, ensuring patient and healthcare provider satisfaction.
- Counseled patients on medication usage and side effects, promoting adherence and understanding.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens Pharmacy
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Reviewed medication profiles and medical records to ensure appropriate drug selection, dosing, and identification of contraindications and side effects, enhancing therapeutic outcomes during medication therapy management (MTM)
- Educated type 2 diabetic patients on medication therapy, nutrition, and fitness to promote better health management and adherence
- Coordinated vaccination clinics at LTC facilities in the Idaho Region, improving access to immunizations for residents
Pharmacy Intern
Shaver Pharmacy and Compounding Center
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Led MTM operations and trained staff, enhancing documentation accuracy and intervention quality
- Counseled patients on new medication therapy
- Communicated with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions
- Recommended OTC medications tailored to individual symptoms, supporting effective self-care
- Conducted point of care testing for influenza and strep throat, facilitating timely diagnosis and treatment
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT05.2017
Skills
- Medication therapy management (MTM)
- Drug utilization review
- Immunization administration
- Insurance troubleshooting and prior authorizations
- Clinical collaboration
- Patient education and counseling
Professional Organizations
- Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, 2019 - Present
- Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity, 2018 - Present
Training
PGY1 Clinical Pharmacy Residency, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise, ID, 06/21
Certifications Licensures
- Pharmacist License, #P9454, Idaho State Board of Pharmacy, 07/21, Present
- APhA’s Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, 08/17, Present
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/BLS, 08/16, Present
Timeline
Senior Managed Care Clinical Pharmacist
St. Luke’s Health Plan
01.2024 - 12.2025
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
St. Luke’s
09.2023 - 08.2024
Clinical Pharmacist
Bengal Pharmacy
07.2022 - 10.2025
Staff Pharmacist
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
11.2021 - 09.2023
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens Pharmacy
08.2020 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Shaver Pharmacy and Compounding Center
01.2017 - 08.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Southern Utah University