CHIDUBEM (Dubby) OKEKE
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented pharmacist with extensive experience across multiple settings, including long-term care, acute care, and managed care. Excelling in conducting comprehensive medication reviews and collaboration. Proven track record of ensuring 100% accuracy in high-volume dispensing and leading teams to enhance workflow efficiency. Adept at analyzing complex clinical scenarios, communicating effectively with providers, and contributing to high-quality, cost-effective patient outcomes. Licensed Texas Pharmacist with eligibility for federal program participation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Dispensing Pharmacist
Omnicare Pharmacy
Fort Worth
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted medication regimen reviews and identify drug therapy problems, ensuring clinical appropriateness and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
- Evaluated coverage issues and coordinated with prescribers to resolve prior authorization, step therapy, and benefit-related barriers.
- Performed comprehensive medication therapy management (MTM) to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Ensured accuracy and regulatory compliance in a high-volume centralized dispensing environment.
PRN Pharmacist
Medical City Green Oaks Hospital
Dallas
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted detailed clinical reviews of complex patient cases to ensure safe and effective medication use.
- Analyzed drug regimens to identify optimization opportunities and ensure formulary compliance.
- Researched new medications and therapeutic alternatives using clinical databases such as Lexicomp and Micromedex.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through shared expertise.
Staff Pharmacist
London Drugs Pharmacy
Calgary
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Conducted MTM and chronic disease medication reviews prioritizing safety and adherence.
- Collaborated with prescribers and payers to achieve formulary alignment and cost-effective prescribing..
- Utilized clinical literature and electronic decision support tools to deliver evidence-based drug information.
- Educated patients and providers on chronic therapy management and specialty medications.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Denver, CO
University of Colorado
Denver, CO05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, Canada05.2018
Skills
- Medication therapy management (MTM)
- Drug therapy monitoring
- Drug utilization review (DUR)
- Evidence-based clinical decision-making
- Chronic disease state management
- Data analysis
- Documentation accuracy
- Insurance navigation and benefits
- EMRs, PBM platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Lexicomp, Micromedex, and Clinical Review Tools
- High attention to detail
- Collaborative problem solving
- Leadership abilities
- Self-directed
- Data analysis and entry
- Communication skills
- Flexibility
- Productivity focused
Professional Certifications And Achievements
- Registered Pharmacist, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 73482
- Registered Pharmacist, Alberta College of Pharmacy, 12426
- IV Sterile Compounding Certified, Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association
- Injection Certified, American Pharmacist Association Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
- Additional Prescribing Authorization, Alberta College of Pharmacy
- Rho Chi Inductee, Class of 2023
Websites
Timeline
Full Time Dispensing Pharmacist
Omnicare Pharmacy
02.2024 - Current
PRN Pharmacist
Medical City Green Oaks Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
London Drugs Pharmacy
06.2018 - 08.2021
Doctor of Pharmacy - Denver, CO
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Alberta