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Awards
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Eden Woldemariam

Minneapolis,Minnesota

Summary

Licensed and detail-oriented Pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy and comprehensive experience in clinical pharmacy, medication management, and insurance-related pharmacy services. Extensive exposure to the pharmacy benefit management industry through an APPE rotation at Prime Therapeutics, actively participating in Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) meetings, monograph review, and prior authorization processes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care, improve medication therapy outcomes, and address insurance and formulary issues. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, dedicated to improving healthcare quality.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

Cub Pharmacy
06.2024 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive medication management and patient counseling, ensuring adherence to therapy and addressing medication-related inquiries
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize medication use and improve patient outcomes
  • Resolve insurance-related issues to facilitate accurate and timely prescription processing.

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2021 - 05.2024
  • Counseled patients on medication use, side effects, interactions, and proper storage, ensuring clear communication and adherence
  • Assisted patients with over-the-counter recommendations and resolved insurance issues related to new prescriptions
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service and collaboration with healthcare providers.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

Prime Therapeutics
Eagan, Minnesota
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Gained in-depth experience in the insurance-related pharmacy sector, participating in Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) meetings and monograph reviews
  • Developed and reviewed monographs for prior authorization, impacting medication coverage decisions and reimbursement
  • Led a journal club discussion on a pipeline medication, analyzing its clinical use, potential benefits, and risks before FDA approval, and provided recommendations for coverage
  • Acquired hands-on experience with prior authorization processes and learned how pharmacists assess medication coverage based on clinical and financial data
  • Built strong professional relationships with preceptors and fellow pharmacists, furthering my understanding of clinical roles in the insurance sector.

Pharmacy Intern

Abbott Northwestern Inpatient Pharmacy
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted in medication reconciliation and verification, contributing to safe and accurate medication dispensing in an inpatient setting
  • Collaborated with medical staff, including nurses and physicians, to ensure comprehensive patient care
  • Participated in sterile and non-sterile compounding processes.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

College of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Assisted with laboratory investigations, adhering to regulatory standards and contributing to research advancements.

Teaching Assistant

America Reads, Normandale Public Schools
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Supported elementary students in math and science, fostering academic improvement and engagement.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy
Minneapolis, MN
05.2024

Bachelor of Public Health -

Debre Markos University
Markos, Ethiopia
06.2015

Skills

  • Clinical Pharmacy and Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
  • Prior Authorization and Monograph Development
  • Prescription Verification and Compounding
  • Insurance Verification and Claims Resolution
  • Patient Counseling and Education
  • Medication Reconciliation
  • PBM Processes and Formulary Management
  • Vaccination Administration

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacist, 08/2024
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 08/2018
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support and AED, 01/2023-05/2025

Languages

  • Amharic (Native or Bilingual)
  • English (Full Professional)

Awards

  • Community Health Initiative Undergraduate Scholarship, 08/2019
  • Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program Scholarship, 05/2019
  • African American Education Empowerment Program, 08/2018

Timeline

Pharmacist

Cub Pharmacy
06.2024 - Current

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

Prime Therapeutics
02.2024 - 03.2024

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2021 - 05.2024

Pharmacy Intern

Abbott Northwestern Inpatient Pharmacy
06.2021 - 02.2022

Teaching Assistant

America Reads, Normandale Public Schools
01.2019 - 05.2019

Undergraduate Research Assistant

College of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota
05.2018 - 12.2019

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Public Health -

Debre Markos University

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