Jahnavi Shravya Chintalapati
McKinney,TX
Summary
Efficient healthcare professional with a focus on pharmacy. Known for productivity and ability to efficiently complete tasks, ensuring accuracy in high-pressure environments. Skilled in medication therapy management, pharmaceutical calculations, and patient counseling. Excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, contributing to positive health outcomes for patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Prior Authorization Pharmacist
Optum
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Evaluated prescription drug coverage requests against established clinical criteria.
- Conducted clinical literature reviews to support decision-making on coverage determinations.
- Provided comprehensive guidance to physicians on medication approvals and alternative therapies.
- Assessed member compliance with treatment plans through direct contact with members and their physicians.
- Identified and resolved potential barriers to compliance by proposing effective solutions.
- Ensured members understood appropriate use of current prescriptions to improve adherence.
- Reviewed therapies against national standards and recommended alternatives when needed.
Staff Pharmacist
Anna Family Pharmacy
Anna, TX
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Ensured proper compounding, review, verification, dispensing and counseling of prescribed medications
- Monitored and supported a team of 4 pharmacy technicians in fulfilling over 1000 prescriptions per week
- Provided pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding the effective usage of medications, awareness with drug interactions and offering preventive healthcare services such as immunizations
- Ensured efficient workflow of the pharmacy and assisted pharmacy manager in identifying ways to optimize pharmacy financials, inventory management including placing order for medications from wholesalers and increased profits by 9%
- Modified customer service support system to reduce complaints by 20%
- Coordinated with patients, insurance companies and doctors regarding possible drug alternative, interactions and any medication related clarification
- Responsible for hiring, training and scheduling pharmacy technicians and cashiers
- Experience working with Medicare Medicaid and commercial insurance
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint & Excel
Pharmacist In Charge
Sunnyvale Pharmacy
Sunnyvale, TX
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided pharmaceutical care to Customers including processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders and patient counseling
- Drug monitoring including drug to drug interaction, appropriateness of dosing and therapy
- Handled and resolved customer issues, complaints, questions to build customer trust, awareness and loyalty
- Ensured that SOPs are current and compliant with compendia standards for retail pharmacy dispensing
- Maintained effective working relationships with manufacturers, wholesale distributors and payor contracting groups
- Supervise and maintain pharmacy records according to state and federal requirements
Relief Pharmacist
Fiesta Lifecare Pharmacy Network
Dallas Area, TX
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Ensured received prescriptions are accurate and verified prescriptions to prevent medication errors
- Reviewed prescriptions for drug allergies and interactions
- Counseled patients on prescription and over the counter medications
- Motivated pharmacy technicians and ensured high levels of customer service and drug-safety are always maintained
Pharmacist
Lifecare Pharmacy Network
San Antonio, TX
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Dispensed an average of 200 prescriptions per day
- Provided exceptional customer service with fast pace and accuracy
- Transferred prescriptions from/to other pharmacies
- Received prescription orders via telephone and voicemail
- Maintained inventory and supplies of the pharmacy
Pharmacist Intern
Lifecare Empire Pharmacy
San Antonio, TX
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Filled prescriptions by typing accurately, counting, weighing, measuring or any other means necessary
- Studied patient charts to screen for allergies to medications or any special instructions from Doctors
- Direct patient care and satisfaction initiatives by counseling patients under supervision of the pharmacist
- Organizing and stocking of all medication ensuring proper storage and safety precautions
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Manipal University
Manipal, INDIA06.2014
Skills
- Exceptional patient care and interaction
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization
- Team leadership abilities
- Prior Authorization
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Pharmacy benefits management
- Patient counseling
- Drug utilization review
- HIPAA trained
License and certifications
- Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing with Texas Board of Pharmacy, License #59918
- Certified Immunizer, by American Pharmacists Association
- CPR certification, through American Red Cross
Timeline
Clinical Prior Authorization Pharmacist
Optum
10.2023 - 01.2024
Staff Pharmacist
Anna Family Pharmacy
02.2019 - 01.2022
Pharmacist In Charge
Sunnyvale Pharmacy
03.2018 - 07.2019
Relief Pharmacist
Fiesta Lifecare Pharmacy Network
10.2017 - 03.2018
Pharmacist
Lifecare Pharmacy Network
12.2016 - 09.2017
Pharmacist Intern
Lifecare Empire Pharmacy
03.2016 - 11.2016
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Manipal University