Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
References
Timeline
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Ashley Colyer

Erie,CO

Summary

Enthusiastic, driven, and patient service-oriented pharmacist and credentialer with over eleven years of experience, now looking for a new challenge. Seeking to leverage my passion for healthcare, compliance, and professionalism in a dynamic fashion.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Credentialing Specialist

Boulder Valley Independent Practice Association
Boulder, CO
01.2023 - Current
  • Reviewing and processing credentialing applications to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all accreditation standards
  • Validating primary source documents such as licenses, diplomas, certifications and other related credentials
  • Maintaining detailed records of provider data in the credentialing database system
  • Performing initial review for new providers to determine eligibility for enrollment into the network
  • Conducting background checks on potential providers utilizing various resources including state licensing boards, OIG and GSA Exclusion List, NPDB
  • Participating in periodic audits of credentialing files to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and policies
  • Interacting regularly with representatives from health plans and commercial payers regarding credentialing matters.
  • Completing enrollments into Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance plans.
  • Processeing documents and status-change requests, conducting followup assessment regarding enrollment inquiries.

Staff Pharmacist

Main Street Pharmacy
Danbury, Connecticut
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Performed all aspects of pharmacy operations, ensuring continuous delivery of quality products and services in alignment with physician orders and prescriptions
  • Assisted pharmacy manager and technicians with establishment of over 50 new patients requiring pre-packaged medications, including transfers and physician requests
  • Assisted in training pharmacy technicians on prescription processing, inventory management and customer service skills.
  • Reviewed medication profiles for duplication of therapy, drug interactions, and dosing changes for pre-packaged medications
  • Interacted with patient care/home health/facility nurses to ensure optimized care
  • Completed daily ordering from vendors and wholesalers
  • Administered, ordered, and reported COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Conducted off-site flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics
  • Ordered and reported dispensing of COVID-19 antivirals
  • Collaborated with organizers of a clinical trial to screen and refer potential patients.

Staff Pharmacist

Trumbull Pharmacy
Trumbull, Connecticut
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Identified significant drug allergies and potential interactions by assessing patient profiles
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects
  • Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients
  • Communicated daily with physicians, nurses, and medical assistants to improve patient outcomes
  • Ensured compliance with strict health, industry, and organizational regulations.

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health
Westport, Connecticut
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Supported pharmacy manager to achieve service and inventory goals
  • Acted as pharmacy manager when manager was not present or unavailable
  • Supervised training of staff via in-store training and educational modules.

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Health
Tucson, Arizona
12.2012 - 08.2017
  • Lead pharmacy team to achieve highest customer service score in district
  • Opened two new pharmacies for CVS Health as manager
  • Hired and supervised team of pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff
  • Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health
Tucson, Arizona
08.2011 - 12.2012
  • Lead and performed all aspects of pharmacy operations, ensuring continuous delivery of quality products and services in alignment with physician orders and prescriptions.

Pharmacy Intern

Osco Pharmacy
Laramie, Wyoming
04.2009 - 04.2011
  • Trained as a student under a pharmacist to learn the basics of working in a retail pharmacy setting.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy -

University of Wyoming
05.2011

Skills

  • Experienced with RxConnect, PioneerRx, BestRX pharmacy software
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GSuite
  • 90 WPM
  • Inventory management
  • Insurance billing
  • Insurance enrollment
  • Medicare, Medicaid and payer compliance
  • Experienced in Audits
  • NCQA and CMS Regulations
  • Staff development
  • Complaint/conflict resolution
  • Adaptability to business needs

Certification

  • Registered Pharmacist-Colorado State Board of Pharmacy
  • Registered Pharmacist-Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy
  • Registered Pharmacist-Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
  • Immunizing Pharmacist License-Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
  • American Heart Association CPR Certification

Awards

  • MyCustomer Experience Excellence (CVS Health): 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
  • Most Flu Shots Over Target (CVS Health): 2015
  • Academy of Student Pharmacists Senior Recognition Award: May 2011
  • McKesson Leadership Award: May 2010
  • Academy of Student Pharmacists Service Award: May 2010

References

  • Robin Massa, Pharmacy Manager, Main Street Pharmacy, (203) 297-6130, (203) 858-7059
  • Charul Bhatt, Pharmacy Owner, Trumbull Pharmacy, (203) 718-6337, (315) 542-4428
  • Holly Paddock, District Leader, CVS Health, (520) 268-3836, (520) 954-1590

Timeline

Credentialing Specialist

Boulder Valley Independent Practice Association
01.2023 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Main Street Pharmacy
02.2021 - 09.2022

Staff Pharmacist

Trumbull Pharmacy
08.2018 - 01.2021

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health
08.2017 - 03.2018

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Health
12.2012 - 08.2017

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health
08.2011 - 12.2012

Pharmacy Intern

Osco Pharmacy
04.2009 - 04.2011

Doctor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy -

University of Wyoming
Ashley Colyer