Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Presentations
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Professional Meetings Attended
Community Service and Volunteering
Research
References
Timeline
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Jacob Young

Jacob Young

Sunbury,OH

Summary

Pharmaceutical professional with solid background in medication management, patient care, and business. Recognized for contributing to collaborative healthcare environments and achieving significant patient outcomes. Possesses ability to communicate complex medical terms to other health professionals. Excels in communication. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, along with strong pharmacological knowledge and attention to detail.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Kroger Health
11.2022 - Current
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
  • Managed drug and supply inventories.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.

Pharmacy Intern

Uptown Pharmacy
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Supervisors: Jarrett Bauder, PharmD, Cara Hoyt, PharmD and Bridget Lloyd, PharmD

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
Morgantown, West Virginia
05.2022

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

West Virginia University Chambers College of Business
Morgantown, West Virginia
05.2022

Pre-Pharmacy Direct Admission Track -

West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
05.2018

Skills

  • Drug utilization review
  • Medication dispensing
  • Pharmacy automation systems
  • Immunization administration
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Promotion of health and disease prevention
  • Medicare and medicaid process
  • Overseeing technicians
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Communication skills

Accomplishments

    Big Walnut Education Foundation – Sunbury, OH

    August 2016 – 2019

    Facilitator of team created in remembrance of deceased brother. Raised money through local events and annual cornhole tournaments in order to provide scholarships to graduating students, student athletes, and professional track programs at Big Walnut High School (Sunbury, OH). A large portion of the funds were also given to Donate Life Ohio to support and promote organ donation. Over $70,000 dollars in donations to scholarships and donations were raised from this fund.

    Medication Synchronization Program

    July 2021

    Headed the organization of a full medication synchronization program at Essentra Pharmacy (independent) for over 100 patients in a newly implemented Pioneer computer system. Identified and confirmed chronic versus as-needed medications and facilitated refills to be picked up by the patient on the same day each month to improve both adherence and patient care.

Certification

  • Overdose Recognition and Naloxone Administration Certification, 11/18, West Virginia University
  • Pharmacy - Based Immunization Delivery Certification, 03/19, American Pharmacists Association
  • Stop the Bleed Certification, 10/19, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
  • Basic Life Support Certification, 08/20, American Heart Association
  • Heart-Saver First Aid Certification, 08/20, American Heart Association
  • The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certification, 09/20, American Pharmacists Association
  • Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certification, 02/21, American Pharmacists Association
  • Pharmacist, 11/22, OH, 03442715, Active

Presentations

  • Interprofessional Education Health Fair - Sexual Health, Morgantown, WV, 09/19, Poster presentation and Q+A about safe sex and information on practicing safe sexual health habits to high school adolescents
  • Neuroscience Behind Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse Presentation, Uniontown, PA, 09/19, Presentation to middle school-aged children about substance abuse and the consequences of substance abuse disorders
  • Neuroscience Behind Prescription and Illicit Drug Abuse Presentation, Morgantown, WV, 10/19, Presentation to middle school-aged children about substance abuse and the consequences of substance abuse disorders
  • Topic Discussion: Liver Cirrhosis, Morgantown, WV, 05/21, Presentation to clinical pharmacy staff on the pathophysiology, treatment, and management of liver diseases and cirrhosis
  • Molnupiravir and PAXLOVID for Treatment of Outpatient COVID-19, Wheeling, WV, 01/22, A presentation to clinical staff about the new FDA-approved EUA for outpatient treatment of COVID-19 with Merck's molnupiravir and Pfizer's PAXLOVID
  • Topic Discussion: Insomnia and Quviviq (daridorexant) for treatment of insomnia in adults, 01/22, A presentation on physiology, treatment, evidence, and management of insomnia and new FDA-approved daridorexant for insomnia treatment in adults
  • Immunizations, Kingwood, WV, 02/22, A presentation to clinical staff inside the physician office center on most common immunizations including preparation and proper administration. Additionally, a detailed report on all three formulations of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was presented
  • Seminar - Xelstrym for Treatment of ADHD, Morgantown, WV, 03/22, Seminar-style presentation to fellow colleagues on information about new FDA-approved Xelstrym transdermal patch for treatment of ADHD in adults and children

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

  • Acute Care - Palliative Care, Morgantown, WV, Ruby Memorial Hospital, Gerald Higa, PharmD, PhD, 05/21, 06/21
  • Community Pharmacy - Retail, Morgantown, WV, Pierpont Landing Pharmacy, Michael LeMasters, PharmD, 07/21, 08/21
  • Acute Care - Pediatrics (Pulmonary), Columbus, OH, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Kimberly Novak, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, FPPA, Director, PGY2 Pharmacy Resident - Pediatrics, 08/21, 10/21
  • Ambulatory Care - Regional Clinical Coordinator, Morgantown, WV, Giant Eagle Pharmacy (University Town Centre), Kristal Ross, PharmD, 10/21, 11/21
  • Systems/Populations - Drug Information Center, Morgantown, WV, WVU Drug Information Center, Matt Blommel, PharmD and Marie Abate, BS, PharmD, 11/21, 12/21
  • Elective - Systems/Populations - Managed Care, Wheeling, WV, The Health Plan, Luke Cecil, PharmD, 01/22, 02/22
  • Health System Pharmacy, Kingwood, WV, Preston Memorial Hospital, Jennifer Cunningham, PharmD, 02/22, 03/22
  • Elective - Community Pharmacy, Morgantown, WV, Mountaineer Pharmacy, WVUMedicine Outpatient Pharmacy Services, Bryan Baker, PharmD, 03/22, 04/22

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences

  • Community Pharmacy, Sunbury, OH, Kroger Pharmacy #802, Sesame Wulff, PharmD, 05/19
  • Health Care System Pharmacy - Administration, Ruby Memorial Hospital, David Cecere, PharmD, MBA, 08/20

Professional Meetings Attended

  • West Virginia Pharmacy Legislative Day, Charleston, WV, 01/18, Discussed the pharmacist's role in health care and bills pertaining to pharmacy with Senators. Advocated for the pharmacy profession with other pharmacy students from schools across the state.
  • West Virginia Pharmacy Legislative Day, Charleston, WV, 01/19, Discussed the pharmacist's role in health care and bills pertaining to pharmacy with Senators. Advocated for the pharmacy profession with other pharmacy students from schools across the state.
  • West Virginia University Health Sciences: Interprofessional Education Meetings, Attended Interprofessional Education meetings with other healthcare focuses (occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology, medicine, physician assistant) twice per semester throughout curriculum.

Community Service and Volunteering

  • Influenza/COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, Assisted with administration of COVID-19 booster vaccines and flu vaccines at various churches, nursing/assisted living homes, gymnasiums, and middle/high schools across Morgantown, WV and surrounding cities.
  • WVU School of Pharmacy, 11/19, 11/20, Volunteered in aiding faculty with interview process for new WVU School of Pharmacy applicants.
  • Relay for Life

Research

Research Proposal: Is Humira monotherapy or methotrexate monotherapy more cost-beneficial for preventing the progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis as measured by DAS scores?, 04/19, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Gerald Higa, PharmD, PhD

References

  • Dr. Jarrett Bauder, PharmD, Pharmacist-in-charge, Uptown Pharmacy, 23 N State St, Westerville, OH, 43081, 614-882-2392, jarrettbauder@uptownrx.com
  • Dr. Cara Hoyt, PharmD, Pharmacist, Uptown Pharmacy, 23 N State St, Westerville, OH, 43081, 614-882-2392, carabelle3@gmail.com
  • Dr. Bridget Lloyd, PharmD, Pharmacist, Uptown Pharmacy, 23 N State St, Westerville, OH, 43081, 614-882-2392, bridgetpharmd@gmail.com
  • Dr. Nick Newman, PharmD, Pharmacist-in-charge, Essentra Pharmacy, 73 Sportsman Dr. Suite B, Marengo, OH, 43334, 419-253-0632, newmanpharmd@gmail.com
  • Dr. Gerald Higa, PharmD, Professor, Mentor, WVU School of Pharmacy, 1 Medical Center Dr., Morgantown, WV, 26505, ghiga@hsc.wvu.edu

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

Kroger Health
11.2022 - Current

Pharmacy Intern

Uptown Pharmacy
04.2020 - 04.2022

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

West Virginia University Chambers College of Business

Pre-Pharmacy Direct Admission Track -

West Virginia University
  • Overdose Recognition and Naloxone Administration Certification, 11/18, West Virginia University
  • Pharmacy - Based Immunization Delivery Certification, 03/19, American Pharmacists Association
  • Stop the Bleed Certification, 10/19, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
  • Basic Life Support Certification, 08/20, American Heart Association
  • Heart-Saver First Aid Certification, 08/20, American Heart Association
  • The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certification, 09/20, American Pharmacists Association
  • Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certification, 02/21, American Pharmacists Association
  • Pharmacist, 11/22, OH, 03442715, Active

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
Jacob Young