Seasoned Clinical Pharmacist adept at providing evidence-based recommendations to physicians. Proficient in reporting, documentation and compliance guidelines. Focused on maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic options.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist Specialty medical injectable
UnitedHealth Group
01.2014 - Current
Community & State (Medicaid) Prior Authorization- Collaborate with health professionals to provide a comprehensive clinical review which may include formulary alternatives when appropriate, evidence-based literature, clinical guidelines, and plan benefits to provide drug and prior authorization information
Employee and Individual coverage (E&I) Prior Authorization- Reviewed prior authorization cases and rendered coverage determinations based on plan design and clinical guidelines
Medicare Prior Authorization- Spear headed and executed new pharmacist adverse determination process
Collaborated with upper management to provide training materials for future pharmacist programs
Drug Utilization Review (DUR)/Consultant Pharmacist
OptumRx
01.2012 - 01.2014
Expedited complex drug interactions including calling physicians, counseling patients, compiling concise faxes, and verifying mail order prescriptions
Also served as a Clinical pharmacist on Medication Therapy Management (MTM) project that increased patient's medication adherence
Provided training and expertise for 20 new Pharmacist on IRIS operating system
Changed policies and procedures at the company that allowed Pharmacist to navigate and fill extra prescriptions hourly
Recognized for developing and leading a daily huddle for 60 other Pharmacists
Created great team rapport by reviewing best practice and performance measures for daily activities
Staff /Overnight Pharmacist
CVS/Pharmacy
01.2004 - 01.2012
Managed 6-8 pharmacy personnel and administered flu shots to patients while prioritizing the proper verifying, filling, and counseling on medication
Trained four new overnight pharmacists in Inglewood CA
To transition from Sav-On Drugs to the new CVS/Pharmacy software system
Redesigned workflow modified and re-billed numerous insurance claims, improved patient satisfaction and increased sales by 20 percent
Enhanced workflow within pharmacy leading to shorter wait times for patients, improved satisfaction, and approval ratings by 10 percent with customer service
Recognized for inventory management which yielded company high profit sales on shelved medications
Contract Pharmacist
Bryan Women's Federal Prison
01.2007 - 01.2009
Advised physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications
Dispensed prescribed medication, cart-fill, and patient consultations
Created a positive change in the formulary preventing further excessive usage and decreased cost
Part-time Remote Order Entry Pharmacist
Cardinal Health
01.2007 - 12.2007
Accountable for inpatient hospital order entry and prescription verification for three dispensing systems
Provided information to hospital staff regarding IV drug interactions, side effects, renal dosage adjustments, and proper medication storage
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
05.2004
Skills
Clinical documentation
Patient care optimization
Drug utilization review
P2P reviews
Certification
Texas Licensed Pharmacist, #43147
ACPE Accredited Sterile Products Preparation
Colorado Licensed Pharmacist, #17190
APhA Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery
Georgia Licensed Pharmacist, #022283
TX Pharmacist Preceptor
Florida Licensed Pharmacist, #52499
Louisiana Licensed Pharmacist, #023832
Personal Information
Title: Pharm.D.
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist Specialty medical injectable
UnitedHealth Group
01.2014 - Current
Drug Utilization Review (DUR)/Consultant Pharmacist
Senior Provider Relations Advocate, Account Manage at UnitedHealth Care, UnitedHealth GroupSenior Provider Relations Advocate, Account Manage at UnitedHealth Care, UnitedHealth Group
Clinical Transformation Manager at UnitedHealth Group- UnitedHealth Care DivisionClinical Transformation Manager at UnitedHealth Group- UnitedHealth Care Division