Cassaundra S. Freeman
Springboro
Summary
Experienced with navigating prior authorization processes to ensure patient access to necessary medications. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of insurance policies and healthcare regulations to overcome barriers. Track record of fostering collaboration among healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Services Pharmacist
Remedi Seniorcare Pharmacy
04.2017 - Current
- Supported the CAC/Procare and CSC/Remedi acquisition and merger
- Complete prior authorizations for Long Term Care patients and providers
- Reduced medication costs for patients and LTC facilities by analyzing insurance formularies and identifying appropriate medication changes.
- Determined appropriateness of medication switches based on insurance coverage vs. prior authorization needs.
- Communicated insurance coverage criteria to providers, pharmacies, and LTC facilities for non-covered medications.
- Assisted providers and facilities with appeals processes.
- Documented medication changes and guided technicians on when to initiate prior authorizations.
- Identified appropriate use of insurance overrides and managed technicians on selecting alternative medications for testing under patient insurance plans.
- Contributed to operational cost-reduction initiatives for the pharmacy.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
Lima and Middletown, Ohio
07.2013 - 04.2017
- Performed foundational intern duties including prescription processing, patient counseling, and customer service.
- Conducted MTMs, administered vaccinations, and processed verbal prescriptions and transfers.
- Resolved insurance issues and completed OARRS reports for controlled substances.
- Assisted with OTC recommendations and basic compounding.
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart
Lima, Ohio
04.2013 - 06.2013
Cashier
Coney Island
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.2010 - 08.2012
Education
PharmD -
Ohio Northern University
01.2017
Skills
- Prior authorization & formulary management
- Medication cost-reduction strategies
- LTC pharmacy operations
- Clinical decision support & interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient counseling & education
- Leadership, teamwork, and workflow optimization
- Clinical medication management
- Prior authorization processing
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
- Registered Pharmacist with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Shriner’s Hospital-Cincinnati, Ohio (December 2013-January 2014)
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
- Atrium Medical Center- Hospital Rotation-Middletown, Oh (July 2016)
- Sycamore Medical Center- Internal Medicine Rotation- Miamisburg, Oh (August 2016)
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center- Cardiology/Internal Medicine- Cincinnati, Oh (September 2016)
- Mercy Health-Surgical Care- Fairfield, Oh (October 2016)
- Walgreens- Administrative- West Chester, Oh (November 2016)
- Waynesville Pharmacy- Independent- Waynesville, Oh (December 2016)
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center- Internal Medicine/Geriatrics- West Chester, Oh
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center- Anticoagulation- West Chester, Oh
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center-Pharmacotherapy Cincinnati, Oh
Honors/Scholarships
ONU Academic Scholarship- 2011-2015, Walgreens Scholarship Recipient-2013-2016
Timeline
Clinical Services Pharmacist
Remedi Seniorcare Pharmacy
04.2017 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
07.2013 - 04.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart
04.2013 - 06.2013
Cashier
Coney Island
06.2010 - 08.2012
PharmD -
Ohio Northern University