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Elizabeth Green
Pharmacist
Brentwood,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic bilingual Pharmacist working in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, to ensure the delivery of high quality services and a safe, effective and appropriate medication treatment to patients. Organized and hardworking with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy. Experience in direct patient care, carrying out responsibilities related to clinical reviews of patients data collected to Medication Therapy Management for more than 15 years, including maintenance and review of patient medication profiles; counseling patients on appropriate drug use; promoting adherence; developing clinical recommendations; completed medication reviews, as well as interacting with other health professionals to help improve patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
CALMAT
Sacramento, CA
12.2020 - Current
- Provided patient care as part of medical teams to patients affected by COVID-19 virus, which included treatments with monoclonal antibodies.
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Monitored medication dispensing to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
Granite Bay, CA
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Executed essential functions to Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist, dispensing medications to patients and counseling them in varied range of therapeutic agents; prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.
- Performed Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) face-to-face or by phone by collecting patient-specific data, assessing medication therapies to identify medication-related problems, prioritizing lists of medication-related problems, and creating plans to resolve them with patient, caregiver, and prescriber, in order to achieve 5 stars on MTM CMR Completion Rate measure.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Delivered medicated-related action plans (MAP) outlining what patients should do to get most beneficial results from their medications, followed by engagement sessions to review current list of prescriptions and identify potential problems and opportunities, in order to achieve Improvement across Part C and Part D measures within 12 months and top 1% of all Medicare Advantage plans for adherence and appropriate prescribing.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Obtained Prior Authorizations (PA) on behalf of patients, so health plans authorize payment for drug treatment by ensuring patients met clinical needs and therapeutic rationale.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Pharmacy Manager
Rite Aide Pharmacy
Oakley, CA
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Reviewed and interpreted physician orders, performed drug utilization reviews, and performed Medication Therapy Management (MTM), to achieve 5 stars on MTM CMR Completion Rate measure.
- Identified eligible patients and executed Targeted Intervention Programs (TIP) when outcome eligible patients presented with new or changed prescriptions, OTC therapies, when patients presented with prescriptions for brand name product in drug classes in which generics were available, when Pharmacists provided education and monitoring to patients, or when common occurrences of non-compliance presented, in order to achieve Improvement across Part C and Part D measures within 12 months and top 1% of all Medicare Advantage plans for adherence and appropriate prescribing.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Completed Treatment Authorization Requests (TAR) required by Medi-Cal to pre-approve funding for drug treatment, which included medical assessment or physician's prescription including patients' condition and benefits that patients will receive with specific drug treatment, for drug payment or reimbursement.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Pharmacist Independent
Self-employees
Brentwood, CA
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked as independent pharmacist in retail, mail order, home care, specialty, and/ or other pharmacy settings upon request.
- Provided advice in pharmacy operations, implementation of pharmacy immunization programs and/or workflow improvement of services offered in retail pharmacy settings.
- Assisted healthcare practitioners to complete prior authorizations (PA) and treatment authorization requests (TAR) on behalf of patients who meet clinical needs and therapeutic rationale to receive medication therapy that is safe, effective for their condition and greater value, ensuring private health plans and state-sponsored health plans authorize payment for their drug treatment.
- Executed functions essential to Clinical Pharmacist, including drug selection, compounding, and dispensing of varied range of therapeutic agents.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS
Fairfield, CA
12.2015 - 06.2020
- Executed essential functions of Pharmacy Manager of medium volume stores, leading teams of 5 or more technicians, dispensing medications to patients and counseling them in varied range of therapeutic agents; prescription drugs and OTC medications.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Performed Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) by phone by interviewing patients, assessing medication therapies to identify medication-related problems, and creating plans to resolve them with patient, caregiver, and prescriber.
- Delivered medicated-related action plans (MAP) for patients to follow to get most beneficial results from their medications and followed with engagement sessions to reassess plan and identify potential problems and opportunities for improvement.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Pharmacy Manager
Target
Fairfield, CA
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Executed essential functions of Pharmacy Manager of low volume stores, leading teams of 3 or more technicians, dispensing medications to patients and counseling them in varied range of therapeutic agents; prescription drugs and over OTC medications.
- Organized and conducted vaccination clinics to private companies during flu season, extending offering to other immunizations.
- Proactively prepared pharmacy teams to successful transition from Target Pharmacy to CVS Pharmacy (2015), incorporating new policies, best practices, licensure and compliance protocols while experiencing high team performance.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
Pharmacy Manager
Safeway
Livermore, CA
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Executed essential functions of Pharmacy Manager of highest volume store in district, dispensing medications to patients and counseling them in varied range of therapeutic agents; prescription drugs and OTC medications
- Organized and conducted vaccination prevention Programs as well as travel immunization clinics to all patients.
- Performed Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) by phone by interviewing patients, assessing medication therapies to identify medication-related problems, and creating plans to resolve them with patient, caregiver, and prescriber, to achieve 5 stars on MTM CMR Completion Rate measure.
- Delivered medicated-related action plans (MAP) for patients to follow to get most beneficial results from their medications and followed with engagement sessions to reassess plan and identify potential problems and opportunities for improvement.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS
Greenbrae, CA
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Responsibilities included managing Pharmacy Operations serving public 24-hours around-the-clock in Greenbrae, CA, supervising 4 to 6 Pharmacists and 8 to 12 Pharmacy Technicians working in different shifts.
- Assisted Pharmacy Supervisor in supervision of Pharmacies within District.
- Evaluated Pharmacy Managers and provided coaching and training when needed.
- Monitored Pharmacy workflow for efficiency, supported problem stores and monitored compliance with State and Federal Regulations
- Prepared and conducted quarterly, semi-annual and annual Pharmacy District meetings.
- Assisted with preparation of quarterly inventories as necessary, focused in low performing store, to minimize potential adverse impact of overall Pharmacy District.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS
Rohnert Park, CA
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Joined company in April 2011 as Staff Pharmacist and promoted to Pharmacy Manager within weeks.
- Managed Pharmacy Operations of medium volume store processing about 1700 to 1900 scripts per week with one Staff Pharmacist and six Pharmacy Technicians.
- Transitioned store from challenge store in 2011 to be top performing Pharmacy in District and Pharmacy Region by end of 2012.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Registered Pharmacist
Walgreens
Santa Rosa, CA
07.2006 - 04.2011
- Worked as Staff and Floater Pharmacist mainly in counties of Marin and Sonoma. Based on Pharmacist needs, also worked at stores in San Francisco, Solano and Contra Costa Counties.
- Managed ancillary staff in fulfilling from 1000 to 5000 prescriptions weekly.
- Executed essential functions to Pharmacist dispensing medications to patients and counseling them in varied range of therapeutic agents; prescription drugs and OTC medications.
- Learned about pharmacy corporations concepts of functionality, value and clear vision.
- Acquired knowledge in managing Pharmacy workflow and developed team work mentality.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
Education
Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) - Major - Pharmacy And Biochemisty
National University of Saint Marcus (UNMSM)
Lima, Peru 04.1989 - 1996.07
Skills
Drug utilization review
Software
Google Meet
MSWord
Powerpoint
Excel
Certification
CA Registered Pharmacist
Work Availability
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Quote
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Timeline
Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
03.2022 - 04.2023
Pharmacy Manager
Rite Aide Pharmacy
03.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical Pharmacist
CALMAT
12.2020 - Current
Pharmacist Independent
Self-employees
07.2020 - 02.2021
Pharmacy Manager
CVS
12.2015 - 06.2020
Pharmacy Manager
Target
07.2015 - 12.2015
Pharmacy Manager
Safeway
07.2014 - 06.2015
Pharmacy Manager
CVS
01.2014 - 04.2014
Pharmacy Manager
CVS
04.2011 - 01.2014
Registered Pharmacist
Walgreens
07.2006 - 04.2011
Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) - Major - Pharmacy And Biochemisty
National University of Saint Marcus (UNMSM)
04.1989 - 1996.07
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