HARRIET SARPONG-BLANKSON, PharmD, BCPS
Bronx,NY
Summary
Board-certified clinical pharmacist with over 8 years experience across inpatient, transitions-of-care, and ambulatory settings. Currently practicing as a Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) Pharmacist at NYC Health + Hospitals, providing longitudinal management of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and anticoagulation under collaborative practice agreements. Extensive experience delivering telephonic and virtual comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs), post-discharge follow-up, adherence counseling, and patient-centered education. Highly experienced in documentation, quality metrics, and evidence-based guideline application—well suited for remote MTM and telehealth pharmacist roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Care CDTM Pharmacist
NYC Health + Hospitals – North Central Bronx Hospital (NCBH)
01.2025 - Current
- Manage ambulatory patients under CDTM protocols with independent authority to initiate, adjust, and monitor drug therapy for diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and anticoagulation.
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews, assess adherence, optimize regimens, and order/interpret relevant labs per collaborative agreements.
- Provide patient-centered education via clinic-based and telephonic encounters, improving disease understanding and medication adherence.
- Document interventions, care plans, and outcomes in Epic, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care managers to support chronic disease outcomes and population health goals.
- Foster strong patient relationships through empathetic communication, enhancing trust and engagement in personalized care plans.
Transitions of Care Pharmacist
Montefiore Einstein Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive medication management for high-risk hospitalized and recently discharged patients, emphasizing medication safety, adherence, and continuity of care.
- Perform detailed medication reconciliation at admission and discharge, identifying discrepancies, high-risk medications, and therapy optimization opportunities.
- Conduct post-discharge follow-up and discharge counseling (telephonic and bedside) for 30–40 patients weekly, improving understanding and adherence.
- Manage anticoagulation therapy, including heparin-to-warfarin bridging, INR monitoring, patient education, and documentation of therapeutic goals.
- Identify and resolve medication access barriers, including prior authorizations and insurance coverage issues, to ensure timely therapy initiation.
- Apply clinical guidelines and primary literature to support evidence-based medication recommendations and documentation.
Home Infusion Pharmacist
Northwell Health System
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Verified and evaluated physician orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost-effectiveness in a home infusion setting.
- Educated patients telephonically and in person on IV antibiotic regimens, administration techniques, and adverse effect monitoring.
- Ensured USP compliance and accurate technician preparation of sterile products.
Inpatient Pharmacist
St. Barnabas Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Conducted drug utilization reviews and provided antimicrobial stewardship interventions.
- Served as a drug information resource for providers and nursing staff.
- Verified sterile and non-sterile compounded medications in compliance with USP standards.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Touro College of Pharmacy
New York, NY01.2017
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana01.2009
Skills
- Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMR)
- Targeted Intervention Programs (TIPs)
- Chronic Care Management (CCM)
- Diabetes, Hypertension & Hyperlipidemia Management
- Anticoagulation Management (warfarin, DOACs, bridging)
- Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM)
- Transitions of Care (TOC)
- Telephonic & Virtual Patient Counseling
- Medication Adherence & Motivational Interviewing
- Medication Reconciliation
- Evidence-Based Guideline Interpretation
- Drug Information & Literature Evaluation
- Prior Authorizations & Coverage Resolution
- EMR Documentation (Epic)
Websites
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist License #CI063895, New York Board of Pharmacy February 2018-Current
- Collaborative Drug Therapy Management Authorization, New York Board of Pharmacy June 2025-Current
- Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification (BCPS), Board of Pharmacy Specialties December 2022-Current
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Red Cross April 2023-Current
- Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS/CPR), American Red Cross August 2025-Current
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate, American Pharmacist Association Completed March 2021
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Twi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ambulatory Care CDTM Pharmacist
NYC Health + Hospitals – North Central Bronx Hospital (NCBH)
01.2025 - Current
Transitions of Care Pharmacist
Montefiore Einstein Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Home Infusion Pharmacist
Northwell Health System
11.2018 - 01.2019
Inpatient Pharmacist
St. Barnabas Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Touro College of Pharmacy