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Mariam Philip, PharmD, BCMTMS

Mariam Philip, PharmD, BCMTMS

PGY1-Trained | MTM Specialist | Clinical Pharmacist | PIC
Houston,Texas

Summary

Clinical pharmacist with experience spanning disease state management, pharmacy operations leadership, and medication access strategy in ambulatory care settings. Skilled in formulary oversight, cost optimization, and interdisciplinary care coordination to improve outcomes for complex patient populations. Experienced in financial stewardship, protocol development, quality initiatives, and program implementation supporting both clinical and operational performance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Disease State Management (DSM) Pharmacist

San Jose Clinic
08.2022 - Current

• Provide chronic disease management under collaborative practice agreements, optimizing therapy for diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, anticoagulation, and smoking cessation.
• Initiate and adjust therapy based on labs, clinical response, and evidence-based guidelines while thoroughly educating patients on medications, lifestyle changes, and adherence strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to identify medication risks, coordinate follow-up, and support population-health quality goals.
• Develop and implement DSM protocols, workflows, and program processes to support consistent care delivery and clinical outcomes.

Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)

San Jose Clinic
05.2024 - Current

• Oversee pharmacy operations and financial performance including budgeting, purchasing, expense tracking, POS revenue reconciliation, and invoice management.
• Lead formulary ordering, therapeutic interchange (SDO) protocols, PAP coordination, and vendor utilization reporting to optimize medication access and cost control.
• Conduct prescription audits, monitor utilization trends, and prepare dashboard reports presented to leadership to support quality and operational decisions.
• Maintain compliance, workflow processes, and policy updates while precepting pharmacy and technician trainees and supporting clinic service planning.

Inpatient Pharmacist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - Current

• Perform admission and discharge medication reconciliation, verify orders, and identify medication-related problems to support safe and effective transitions of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize therapy, adjust dosing, and manage complex pharmacotherapy using clinical guidelines and patient-specific factors.
• Provide discharge counseling and targeted education to promote adherence, reduce medication errors, and lower readmission risk.

Pharmacy Resident

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 06.2022

• Delivered MTM services for chronic and specialty conditions using OutcomesMTM, supporting therapy optimization, prior authorizations, and medication access through grant and assistance programs.
• Participated in quality initiatives including a CQI project based on ISMP safety assessments and development of a Collaborative Practice Agreement to expand clinical services.
• Led monthly MTM performance meetings with pharmacists and leadership to review trends, identify improvement opportunities, and share best practices.
• Gained specialty pharmacy experience through patient case management, Asembia documentation, and participation in regional HIV clinical calls focused on therapy optimization.

Clinical Practice Management

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Preceptors: Chris Mclaurin, PharmD, Jonethan Morris, PharmD

· Monitored the execution of the Continuous Quality Improvement project after an ISMP Medication Safety Self-Assessment report

· Created a Collaborative Practice Agreement and assessed the implementations of the Strategic and Business Plans

Medication Management Services

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Preceptors: Olivia Strain, PharmD, Amanda Skal, PharmD, BCMTMS

· Provided targeted and comprehensive medication reviews through in-depth consultations

· Lead two monthly meetings for Region 1 and Area 88 Medication Therapy Management (MTM) clinical pharmacists and managers to highlight performances, areas of opportunity, and clinical touchpoints

Staffing

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

· Staffed one day per week and one weekend monthly with over 600 prescription verifications daily, performed drug utilization reviews and monitoring for drug-drug interactions

· Precepted interns, trained new hires, administered vaccines, counseled patients, and provided recommendations as needed

Preventative Health

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Preceptors: Mark Pearson, PharmD, Olivia Strain, PharmD

· Assisted in over twenty off-site flu and COVID-19 immunization clinics

· Conducted an Employee Health Coaching program to focus on the prioritization of mental health and guide employees to resources available

Research

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Preceptor: Karla Foster, PharmD, BCPS

· Initiated and completed a major residency research project

· Analyzed data collected from research, presented findings at conferences, and wrote a manuscript

Teaching and Learning Certificate

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Preceptor: Alex Mills, PharmD

· Attended bi-monthly seminars for academic training improvement

· Precepted students, created and facilitated in-class activities, lectures, and pharmacy practice labs

URAC-accredited Specialty Pharmacy

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Preceptor: Donan Boggess, PharmD, Manisha Dadlani, PharmD, Regan Tyler, PharmD, MBA

· Collected pertinent data from patients and chart notes, counseled on specialty medications, monitored disease progression, and provided financial assistance through grant enrollment and prior authorizations

· Ensured patients were on appropriate regimens, contacted physicians as needed, and participateed in physician-detailing to communicate the therapies and services provided

Education

PGY1 Training

PGY1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
Jackson, MS
06-2022

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Cum Laude

Texas Southern University COPHS
Houston, TX
07-2021

Associate of Science -

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
06-2017

Skills

    Therapeutic monitoring

    Drug utilization review

    Patient counseling

    Problem-solving

    Critical thinking

    Formulary management

    Staff training and development

    Adaptability and flexibility

    Pharmacy operations

    Pharmacy management

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency

URAC-accredited Specialty Pharmacy 

Preceptor: Donan Boggess, PharmD, Manisha Dadlani, PharmD, Regan Tyler, PharmD, MBA

· Collected pertinent data from patients and chart notes, counseled on specialty medications, monitored disease progression, and provided financial assistance through grant enrollment and prior authorizations.

· Ensured patients were on appropriate regimens, contacted physicians as needed, and participated in physician-detailing to communicate the therapies and services provided.

Clinical Practice Management

Preceptors: Chris Mclaurin, PharmD, Jonethan Morris, PharmD

· Monitored the execution of the Continuous Quality Improvement project after an ISMP Medication Safety Self-Assessment report.

· Created a Collaborative Practice Agreement and assessed the implementations of the Strategic and Business Plans.

Medication Management Services

Preceptors: Olivia Strain, PharmD, Amanda Skal, PharmD, BCMTMS

· Provided targeted and comprehensive medication reviews through in-depth consultations.

· Lead two monthly meetings for Region 1 and Area 88 Medication Therapy Management (MTM) clinical pharmacists and managers to highlight performances, areas of opportunity, and clinical touchpoints.

Staffing

Preceptors: Chris Mclaurin, PharmD, Mark Pearson, PharmD

· Staffed one day per week and one weekend monthly with over 600 prescription verifications daily, performed drug utilization reviews and monitoring for drug-drug interactions.

· Precepted interns, trained new hires, administered vaccines, counseled patients, and provided recommendations as needed.

Preventative Health

Preceptors: Mark Pearson, PharmD, Olivia Strain, PharmD

· Assisted in over twenty off-site flu and COVID-19 immunization clinics.

· Conducted an Employee Health Coaching program to focus on the prioritization of mental health and guide employees to resources available.

Research

Preceptor: Karla Foster, PharmD, BCPS

· Initiated and completed a major residency research project.

· Analyzed data collected from research, presented findings at conferences, and wrote a manuscript.

Teaching and Learning Certificate

Preceptor: Alex Mills, PharmD

· Attended bi-monthly seminars for academic training improvement.

· Precepted students, created and facilitated in-class activities, lectures, and pharmacy practice labs.

Certification

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED), 09/01/23

Custom

  • College of Healthcare Professionals, Board Committee, 09/01/23, Present, Advises the staff on adequate training of pharmacy technician students.
  • Mississippi Pharmacists Association (MPhA), Membership Committee, 08/01/20, 06/30/21, Engaged pharmacy members to increase membership count.
  • Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP), Communications VP, 08/01/20, 06/30/21, Ensured students have current meeting and event times and updates.
  • International VP, 08/01/20, 06/30/21, Kept current students informed on international FDA approvals.
  • Our Lady of the Cedars Catholic Church Retreat, Teacher, 03/01/16, 03/31/20, Taught religious topics to children and provided hands-on activities.
  • St. Cyril Thanksgiving Lunch for the Homeless, Co-facilitator, 11/01/16, 11/30/19, Created advertisements, collected food, and directed volunteers.
  • Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), Mental Health Chair, 08/01/17, 06/30/20, Raised awareness for mental health through social media and events.
  • Immunization Chair, 08/01/17, 06/30/20, Created and attended events to promote and administer vaccinations.
  • Diabetes Chair, 08/01/17, 06/30/20, Checked blood glucose and educated patients during outreaches.
  • African Pharmacy Student Association (APSA), Diabetes Chair, 08/01/19, 08/31/20, Created educational events to raise diabetes prevention awareness.
  • Walgreens: Massachusetts, Rite-Aid Conversion Coach, 03/01/16, 03/31/20, Trained Rite-Aid pharmacy personnel to use Intercom-Plus.

Custom

  • Skin Conditions: Premise Health Grand Rounds, 09/2022
  • Stroke Support Group, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 09/2022
  • Journal Club (JC) at Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy to specialty pharmacists, 09/01/22
  • Clinical Study of Standard- vs Reduced-Dose Tacrolimus Combined With Generic Mycophenolate Mofetil in De Novo Kidney Transplantation: A Prospective Randomized Trial, 09/01/22
  • Cabotegravir for HIV Prevention in Cisgender Men and Transgender Women, 09/01/22
  • Long-Term Outcomes of Imatinib Treatment for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, 09/01/22
  • A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Oral Propranolol in Infantile Hemangioma, 09/01/22
  • Riociguat for the Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, 09/01/22
  • Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, and Voxilaprevir for Previously Treated HCV Infection, 09/01/22
  • Ocrelizumab versus Placebo in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, 09/01/22
  • Rimegepant, an Oral Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptor Antagonist, for Migraine, 09/01/22
  • Long-Acting Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine after Oral Induction for HIV-1 Infection, 09/01/22
  • Association of Bempedoic Acid Administration with Atherogenic Lipid Levels in Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trials of Patients with Hypercholesterolemia, 09/01/22
  • HIV Center of Excellence Call: What’s New in HIV and Best Practices, 09/01/22
  • Guidelines Update and Clinical Touchpoints, 09/01/22
  • Insulin Adjustment Cases: In-Class Learning Activity, 09/01/22
  • Case Presentation (CP): HIV and Drug-Drug interactions, 09/01/22
  • Mental Health Services, 09/01/22
  • In-service: Injectable Glucose Control, 09/01/22
  • CP: Pancreatitis, 09/01/22
  • JC: Effect of a Single High Dose of Vitamin D3 on Hospital Length of Stay in Patients with Moderate to Severe COVID-19, 09/01/22
  • Topic Discussion (TD): Stroke, 09/01/22
  • Technology in Healthcare, 09/01/22
  • JC: Randomized Trial of Three Anticonvulsant Medications for Status Epilepticus, 09/01/22
  • In-service: Anticoagulation, 09/01/22
  • TD: Febrile Neutropenia, 09/01/22
  • CP: Myocardial Infarction in a Healthy 45-year-old Male, 09/01/22
  • JC: Dapagliflozin in patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction, 09/01/22

Custom

  • Are patients consulting a healthcare provider for drug utilization review prior to purchasing over-the-counter medications, natural products, and dietary supplements?, ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, 12/01/21
  • Using a medication reconciliation process to assess the integrity of a medical record software transition at a local charity clinic., ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, 12/01/20
  • Medication use evaluation of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals at Harris Health System., ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, 12/01/19

Affiliations

  • Mississippi Pharmacists Association (MPhA)
  • Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP)
  • American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
  • American and Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (A/TSHP)
  • Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)
  • African Pharmacy Student Association (APSA)
  • Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)

Custom

  • Should Feedback be Given Verbally or in Writing?, Educational Theory and Practice Blog, 06/01/22
  • Are patients consulting a healthcare provider for drug utilization review prior to purchasing over-the-counter medications, natural products, and dietary supplements, PGY1 Residency Research Project, Jackson, MS, 07/01/21
  • Forteo drug information, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy: St. Dominic’s Hospital, Jackson, MS, 07/01/21
  • Remdesivir medication use evaluation (MUE), Houston Methodist Hospital West, Houston, TX, 07/01/21
  • Using a medication reconciliation process to assess the integrity of a medical records software transition at a local charity clinic, San Jose Clinic, Houston, TX, 07/01/21
  • Andexxa administration filter drug information, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 07/01/21
  • Bivalirudin dosing during CRRT drug information, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 07/01/21
  • Nurse audits for medication safety data collection, Memorial Hermann, Memorial City, TX, 07/01/21
  • Medication use evaluation of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals at Harris Health System, Harris Health System, Houston, TX, 07/01/21

Timeline

Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)

San Jose Clinic
05.2024 - Current

Disease State Management (DSM) Pharmacist

San Jose Clinic
08.2022 - Current

Inpatient Pharmacist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Clinical Practice Management

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Medication Management Services

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Staffing

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Preventative Health

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Research

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Teaching and Learning Certificate

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

URAC-accredited Specialty Pharmacy

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 07.2022

Pharmacy Resident

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency
06.2021 - 06.2022

PGY1 Training

PGY1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Cum Laude

Texas Southern University COPHS

Associate of Science -

Houston Community College
Mariam Philip, PharmD, BCMTMSPGY1-Trained | MTM Specialist | Clinical Pharmacist | PIC