Annie Chen, Pharm.D.
West Linn
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional recognized for exceptional self-management and problem-solving abilities. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently fostering a collaborative team environment. Strong commitment to healthcare excellence, ensuring high-quality outcomes in every endeavor. Passionate about leveraging skills to contribute effectively within dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Pharmacist
Oregon Health and Science University, Multiple Sclerosis Center
Portland, OR
06.2017 - Current
- Collaborate with MS center providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and economical multiple sclerosis treatments
- Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects and compliance issues
- Coordinate necessary vaccination for immunocompromised patients
- Provide drug information to MS center staff and patients
- Oversee prior authorization for oral and injectable multiple sclerosis medications
- Communicate with insurance, dispensing pharmacies, and patients to ensure timely access to new and continuation therapies.
- Monitor for potential drug interactions, treatment adverse effects, and evaluate for medication adherence
- Coverage for parkinson's and ALS clinics
- Provide support to maintain URAC accreditation standards of OHSU Specialty Pharmacy Program
- Serve as a resource for OHSU pharmacy staff on multiple sclerosis related medication issues
- Precept resident and pharmacy students
Pharmacist
Coram, CVS specialty infusion services-Home infusion Pharmacy
Portland, OR
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Direct pharmacy team in clinical monitoring and distribution services for patients in need of home infusion and nutritional therapies. Infusion therapies include intravenous antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, narcotics, IVIG, and inotropic agents.
- Perform multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, able to prioritize duties and communicate efficiently verbally and in writing with team members.
- Make critical decisions, and exercise problem solving skills
- Collect, interpret and evaluate physician medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, accuracy, safety and completeness.
- Manage each patient case in detailed manner. Attention to discharge planning, drug therapy appropriateness, product and device selection.
Clinical Pharmacist
Saint Joseph’s Healthcare Systems- Home Infusion Pharmacy
Orange, CA
08.2004 - 11.2015
- Direct pharmacy team in clinical monitoring and distribution services for patients in need of home infusion and nutritional therapies. Infusion therapies include intravenous antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, narcotics, IVIG, and inotropic agents.
- Provide pharmaceutical service, patient care, and operational problem solving
- Supervise the fulfillment of intravenous and enteral prescriptions by pharmacy technicians
- Represents pharmacy in multi-disciplinary meetings with physicians, nurses, and dieticians to provide pharmaceutical recommendations.
- Communicate with patients via phone to refill medications, assess drug therapy compliance, review medication profile, evaluate effectiveness of therapy, and answer medication questions.
Inpatient Pharmacist
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Hoag Hospital
Irvine, CA
07.2010 - 08.2015
- Verify computer entry of medication orders to ensure accuracy, appropriateness and safety for individual patients
- Provide drug information to medical and nursing staff.
- Provide clinical monitoring of aminoglycosides, anticoagulation therapy, parenteral nutrition, PCA, and renal dosing per pharmacy protocol.
- Participate in critical unit morning rounds, assist intensivists with drug choices and treatment options.
- Keep up to date with hospital guidelines and regulations.
- Supervise pharmacy technician and check medications for accuracy
Contract Pharmacist
UnitedHealth Group-Prescription Solutions
Costa Mesa, CA
12.2009 - 04.2010
- Participate in medical part D prescription prior authorization review project for pharmacy benefit management company
- Provide drug therapy alternatives based on formulary guidelines and clinical judgement
Compounding Pharmacist
Custom Compounding Centers
Garden Grove, CA
11.2007 - 04.2010
- Review sterile compounding medication requests, check for accuracy of prescription prior to generating compounding record for mixing
- Prepare narcotic medications to be compounded. Ensure security and accurate documentation of all controlled substance records
- Supervise pharmacy technician in the admixture of intravenous pharmaceutical products
Pharmacist
Critical Care Systems- Home Infusion Pharmacy
Tustin, CA
12.2008 - 10.2009
- Educate patients in equipment use, storage of medications, emergency procedures and recognition of adverse drug reactions
- Monitor lab results and consult with physicians to adjust medications if necessary
- Monitor patients to assess their response to treatment and check for adverse reactions
- Rotate on-call duties to provide patient care after pharmacy hours.
Clinical Pharmacist
Foremost Clinical Pharmacy Services - Home Infusion Pharmacy
Lakewood, CA
12.2002 - 06.2004
- Act as lead pharmacist to facilitate daily pharmacy operations.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians with the processing and compounding of intravenous medications and enteral.
- Responsible for schedule II medication inventory and triplicates.
- Mentor pharmacy school students on clinical rotation.
- Provide technical and clinical information to nurses and patient families.
- Communicate results of drug monitoring activities to nurses, physicians and patients.
- Rotate on-call duties to provide patient care after pharmacy hours.
Inpatient Pharmacist
USC/Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
07.2002 - 04.2003
- Monitor/adjust aminoglycosides, vancomycin, and heparin therapies per pharmacy protocol
- Interpret and evaluate all physicians’ orders for therapeutic appropriateness, accuracy and completeness
- Initiate/monitor TPN per protocol
- Monitor patients on multiple drug therapies to prevent drug-drug interactions
- Review lab results and verify chemotherapy orders to for appropriateness of each regiment per protocol
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and intern pharmacists in mixing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceuticals
Pharmacist
Life Care Solutions-Home Infusion Pharmacy
Pasadena, CA
09.2000 - 11.2002
- Supervise and coordinate all tasks necessary for efficient daily pharmacy operation
- Interpret and evaluate all physicians’ orders to assure therapeutic appropriateness, accuracy and completeness
- Provide technical and clinical information and communicate results of drug monitoring activities to nurses, physicians and patients
- Attend morning meetings and monthly multidisciplinary meetings
- Work closely with and delegate appropriately to other team members, including admissions, home nurses, respiratory therapists, patient services, reimbursement specialists and delivery personnel
- Contribute to sales team by working closely with referral sources to establish trust and good patient care
- Participate in performance improvement activities and educational programs
- Award: Employee of the Year, 2001
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California01-2000
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient care optimization
- Active listening and Empathy
- Educate healthcare providers on pharmaceutical information
- Research and interpret clinical data from medical journals and clinical trials
- Team development
- Patient education and counseling
Accomplishments
OHSU Rose (Recognizing Outstanding Service Excellence) Award Winner nov. 2021
Certification
- Oregon State Board of Pharmacy-RPH
- Oregen Borad of Pharmacy Preceptor License: RPH-0015175-P
- California State Board of Pharmacy- RPH 51890
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Dancing, paining, gardening and outdoor adventure
Timeline
Specialty Pharmacist
Oregon Health and Science University, Multiple Sclerosis Center
06.2017 - Current
Pharmacist
Coram, CVS specialty infusion services-Home infusion Pharmacy
11.2015 - 06.2017
Inpatient Pharmacist
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Hoag Hospital
07.2010 - 08.2015
Contract Pharmacist
UnitedHealth Group-Prescription Solutions
12.2009 - 04.2010
Pharmacist
Critical Care Systems- Home Infusion Pharmacy
12.2008 - 10.2009
Compounding Pharmacist
Custom Compounding Centers
11.2007 - 04.2010
Clinical Pharmacist
Saint Joseph’s Healthcare Systems- Home Infusion Pharmacy
08.2004 - 11.2015
Clinical Pharmacist
Foremost Clinical Pharmacy Services - Home Infusion Pharmacy
12.2002 - 06.2004
Inpatient Pharmacist
USC/Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital
07.2002 - 04.2003
Pharmacist
Life Care Solutions-Home Infusion Pharmacy
09.2000 - 11.2002
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Southern California