Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Experience
References
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Charles Asonye

Richmond,TX

Summary

Experienced Pharmacist with clinical expertise and outstanding patient oriented service. Specialized experience in clinical data management; electronic medical records (EMR) , third party auditing, compliance and medical billing with strong emphasis in clinical pharmacology and medication management. Works well with groups and individually. Eager to learn , achieve and contribute. Positive attitude.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

CVS Healthcare
Houston, TX
10.2020 - Current


  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
  • Closely monitored department performance metrics.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Followed comprehensive clinical protocols to safeguard patient safety.
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records with medical histories and test results.

Consultant Pharmacist

Mobile Script
Houston , TX
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Educated patients on medical equipment such as compression stockings, nebulizers and urinary bags.
  • Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Script Pro Pharmacy
Houston , TX
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Adhered to all pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
  • Managed drug and supply inventories.
  • Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.

Overnight Pharmacist

CVS Health
Houston, TX
04.2016 - 04.2019

Dedicated customer service, patient care and commitment to overnight patrons. Stat fill of emergency prescriptions,claims processing and adjudication, therapeutic substitutions with area Emergency Departments in correspondence to available formulary and desired therapeutic outcome. Routine phone consultations provided to patients after hours when provider access is unavailable. Daily pharmacy task and fulfillment of "ready-fill" maintenance prescriptions.

Clinical Pharmacist - Medicare Part D

Xerox Corp
Houston, TX
10.2015 - 05.2016

CMS Managed Care Specialist

Medicare Part D coverage determinations and appeals processing. Data entry, clinical research, cost benefit analysis, effectiveness of therapy and evidence based clinical recommendations.

Provides suggestions on therapeutic therapies like oncology, intravenous nutrition, psychiatric pharmacy, and nuclear pharmacy

Conducts various research on prevention and treatment of diseases

Records patients' drug therapies in computers and monitors negative drug interactions, if any.

Adjunct Pharmacology Instructor

ACE Institute
Houston, TX
03.2016 - 07.2016

Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.

Pharmacist in Charge

CVS Health
Houston, TX
10.2014 - 10.2015

Awarded number 1 store in district for service and sales achievement in Feburary 2015. Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints. Processed up to 400 prescriptions on high volume days with 100% accuracy. Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage. Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens. Oversaw the pharmacy technicians’ drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.Safely administered immunizations, travel medicine, medication therapy management and other specialty programs.

Clinical Administrator

Ascon Home Health Services
Houston, TX
06.2014 - 03.2015

Formally document patient activities and contribute to patient records and reports.

Direct input into the creation and ongoing development of formal care plans.

Issues prescribed medicines and packages in accordance with strict control procedures

Provides advice to medical practitioners on incompatibilities of drugs and contraindications

Responds to queries regarding drug availability, dosages, indications, and compatibility

Contacts the physicians to confirm the details of prescriptions

Education

PharmD - Doctor of Pharmacy

Texas Southern University
Houston
2014

Skills

  • Expert understanding of Medical billing, DUR, Prior Authorization
  • Database management
  • Good assessment and problem solving skills
  • Clinical Research
  • Study Protocols
  • Strong background in FDA drug safety guidelines
  • Information systems expertise
  • Exceptional patient care and service
  • Excellent telephone etiquette
  • Results-oriented
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Capable to work independently and as a part of a dynamic team
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Treatment assessments
  • Study Protocols
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Certification

  • In good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
  • IV Certified/Sterile/Non-Sterile Compounding
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • American Pharmacist Association Immunization Certified

Affiliations

  • Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Incorporated
  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated
  • Texas Pharmacist Association

Experience

Related Hospital Experience - Advanced Pharmacy Rotations:

Memorial Herman Hospital Southwest General Hospital Practice - 240 hours

West Houston Medical Center- Ambulatory Care 240 hours

Kindred Hospital Medical Center- Family Medicine 240 hours

Houston Methodist Sugar Land - Pharmacy Administration 240 hours


Home Health

ASCON Home Health Services - 2 year patient-care specialist. Co-partners to oversee quality control of patient-physician adherence and lifestyle modification support management . Records patients' drug therapies in computers and monitors negative drug interactions, if any.

Reads the physicians' orders and delivers medications as required.

Conducts various research on prevention and treatment of diseases

References

Denzel Duruji - Family Nurse Practitioner (281) 940-9229

Erika Barrera- CVS Manager (832) 475-3390

Ose Odubele- Pharmacy Supervisor (832) 755-9982

Alan Chan- Pharmacist (281)796-9580

Timeline

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

CVS Healthcare
10.2020 - Current

Consultant Pharmacist

Mobile Script
05.2020 - 07.2021

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Script Pro Pharmacy
04.2019 - 05.2020

Overnight Pharmacist

CVS Health
04.2016 - 04.2019

Adjunct Pharmacology Instructor

ACE Institute
03.2016 - 07.2016

Clinical Pharmacist - Medicare Part D

Xerox Corp
10.2015 - 05.2016

Pharmacist in Charge

CVS Health
10.2014 - 10.2015

Clinical Administrator

Ascon Home Health Services
06.2014 - 03.2015

PharmD - Doctor of Pharmacy

Texas Southern University
  • In good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
  • IV Certified/Sterile/Non-Sterile Compounding
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • American Pharmacist Association Immunization Certified
Charles Asonye