Jay Belcher
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Hardworking and decisive leader proficient in treatment planning, patient care and optimization techniques. Adept at educating patients and clinicians alike to bring about best possible outcomes. Background includes clinical reviews, patient counseling and physician support for effective regimens. Familiar with contraindications, interactions and side effects of a wide range of treatments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Express-Scripts
Fairfield, Ohio
10.2023 - Current
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Facilitated the development and implementation of new technologies into the workflow process.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, regulations and professional standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Reviewed physician orders for appropriateness prior to dispensing medications.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
Clinical Counseling Pharmacist
Express Scripts
Fairfield, OH
08.2009 - 10.2023
- Maintained knowledge base regarding current technologies used within the department.
- Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Instructed physicians on optimizing medication regimens.
- Provided patients with information on how to properly take and store medication.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Reviewed data on medication use and recommended changes to established policies.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Instructed colleagues on the use of vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Participated in Pulmonary and Diabetes Remote Monitoring programs
- Participated in Weight Management Care Value program
- Participated in Diabetes Omissions of Therapy program
- Created several presentations for staff training
- Express-Scripts Pharmacist Blog Contributor
Staff Pharmacist
Express Scripts
Fairfield, OH
10.2007 - 08.2009
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physician orders for appropriateness prior to dispensing medications.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high quality and cost-effective medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.1988
Skills
- Immunization Administration
- Drug Interaction Understanding
- Interpreting Orders
- Prescription Filling
- Calculating Doses
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Maintaining Records
- Proper Storage Understanding
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- Company Policy Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
- Dosing Recommendations
- Process Improvements
- Order Fulfillment
- Staff Training
- Improving Processes
- Documentation of Skills & Abilities
- OTC Recommendations
Certification
- Board Certified Diabetes Care and Educational Specialist
- APhA Certified Vaccinating Pharmacist
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Express-Scripts
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Counseling Pharmacist
Express Scripts
08.2009 - 10.2023
Staff Pharmacist
Express Scripts
10.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Cincinnati
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