Eve Koutovas

-Collects clinical data to submit prior authorizations under both pharmacy and medical benefit

-Processes and verifies prescriptions

-Mixes non hazardous medications for infusion

-Reviewed chemotherapy charts and transcribed orders on the computer

-Ensured chemotherapy orders adhered to clinical and institutional guidelines

-Mixed hazardous and non hazardous medications

• Ensures the patient receives medication by helping prescriber secure prior authorization through compilation of relevant clinical information.
• Offers cost saving alternatives to prescribers and patients for high-cost medications such as intravenous immune globulin therapy.
• Ensures physician orders are accurate and safe for administration and approves for shipment of medication.
• Assists nurse practitioners and registered nurses in the preparation of medication using aseptic technique.
• Provides continuity of care by performing medication therapy management using the Therigy platform.

• Utilized CMS and Medicaid Guidelines to review medical criteria and determine outcomes for time-sensitive Medicare/Medicaid prior authorization requests.
• Enhanced continuity of care, streamlined communications and processes, and improved patient outcomes by serving as a nurse liaison for prior authorizations.
• Created cost savings by developing a quick reference sheet of Medicaid non-formulary alternatives to assist pharmacists in recommending less expensive options.
• Authored new drug monographs, sharing prior authorization criteria and recommendations during quarterly P&T Committee meetings.

• Coordinated complex dispensing and prior authorization process for high-touch specialty medications.
• Directed cleanroom workflow, verified chemotherapy orders and aseptically compounded admixtures according to USP 797/800 guidelines.
• Helped maintain compliance with accreditation standards of local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Clinically reviewed medication orders for potential drug-drug/drug-food interactions, allergies, or contraindications prior to dispensing.
• Conducted telephonic follow-ups for Hepatitis C and oral chemotherapy patients to address medication adherence.
• Performed patient counseling on proper medication administration, potential side effects, and drug interactions.
• Achieved potential cost savings by eliminating chemotherapy waste from canceled chemotherapy orders; diligently tracked, investigated, and developed waste mitigation procedures for accepting chemo orders.
• Facilitated development of USP 800 hazardous/chemo standard operating procedures (SOPs) for newly designed cleanroom.
• Improved safety of pharmacists and infusion nurses by urging administration to switch to NIOSH & USP 800 recommended Closed-System Transfer Devices for hazardous drug compounding and administration.