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Crystal Puwo

Crystal Puwo

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Enthusiastic and patient service-oriented Pharmacist with Doctor of Pharmacy degree and advanced certification in Pharmacist Immunization Delivery. Strong background in clinical pharmacology and patient medication therapy management. Currently licensed in Maryland

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Baltimore , MD
05.2020 - Current
  • Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions.
  • Performed quality checks on all filled prescriptions including intravenous medications and coordinated the deliveries of pharmaceuticals.
  • Oversaw the pharmacy technicians’ drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
  • Consistently upheld proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards.
  • Facilitated drug utilization reviews (DUR) on a consistent basis.
  • QS/1 Pharmacy software experience.
  • Hosted Number successful annual healthcare education and flu clinics.
  • Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Directly supervised Number Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
  • Provided specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation and high blood pressure.
  • Saved patients money and increased pharmacy profit margins with therapeutically equivalent and more cost-effective generic drugs.

Clinical Prior Authorization Pharmacist

Humana
Glen Burnie, MD
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Performed coverage determination for prescription drugs against established criteria on any prior authorization requests.
  • Conducted occasional clinical literature searches to support the coverage determination function for cases, as needed.
  • Communicated with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Participated and collaborated with the clinical pharmacist team discussions on CMS regulatory issues, company policies and other projects as needed.
  • CAS,People Soft,RXClaim, MedHOK system experience.

Education

PharmD - Pharmacy

Howard University
Washington, DC
05.2022

Associate - PreE Pharmacy

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
05.2016

Skills

  • Strong decision-making ability
  • Efficient and accurate
  • Skilled in clinical interventions
  • Strong clinical background
  • Drug utilization review
  • Hospital and retail pharmacy professional
  • Patient counseling expert
  • Inventory management
  • Expert understanding of Medicare and Medicaid processes
  • Strong background in FDA drug safety guidelines
  • Exceptional patient care and interaction
  • HIPAA trained
  • Patient counseling expert
  • Reviewing Prescriptions
  • Patient Profiles
  • Patient Education
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Customer Service
  • Treatment Consulting
  • Drug Therapy

Community Service

Volunteer as a Pharmacist, Cayesse Haiti Missionary Clinic 2013

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

Clinical Prior Authorization Pharmacist

Humana
01.2022 - 01.2023

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens Boots Alliance
05.2020 - Current

PharmD - Pharmacy

Howard University

Associate - PreE Pharmacy

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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