Jonathan Gregory PharmD, CSP
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Pharmacist skilled in patient counseling and medication therapy management with a focus on optimizing specialty treatment regimens. Experience in formulary management, onboarding new staff, while contributing to effective pharmacy operations and improved patient experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Specialty Pharmacist
OptumRx Specialty
Overland Park, KS
01.2019 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews, evaluate drug interactions and adverse effects, and make evidence-based recommendations to ensure safe and effective use of medications.
- Provide direct patient care by counseling patients on medication regimens, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
- Work closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and patient outcomes.
- Implement cost-saving measures and medication therapy management programs to improve patient outcomes.
- Assist insurance plans and patients to find cost-saving alternatives as a member of the formulary management team.
- Train new pharmacists on operational processes and clinical guidelines through presentations and side-by-side training.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Independence, MO
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Led a team of pharmacists and technicians overseeing all aspects of pharmacy operations.
- Managed patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, financial profitability, loss prevention, and workflow management in daily operations.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Independence, MO
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported technicians in ensuring safe and efficient medication delivery.
- Assisted the pharmacy manager with the oversight and daily operations.
- Reviewed and verified prescription orders for safety and legality.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on proper usage and side effects.
Pharmacy Intern
Bruce Smith Drugs
Prairie Village, KS
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Supported pharmacists in filling prescriptions, resolving insurance issues and communicating with patients and healthcare providers to ensure seamless service.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
University of Missouri- Kansas City
Kansas City, MOBachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri- Kansas City
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Formulary management
- Drug utilization review
- Medication therapy management
- Clinical knowledge
- Effective communication
- Detail-oriented
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- MS Office
Certification
- Pharmacist License; Kansas, Missouri
- Certified Specialty Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacist Certification Board, 2022
- Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacist Association, 2014
Timeline
Consulting Specialty Pharmacist
OptumRx Specialty
01.2019 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2017 - 01.2019
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2017
Pharmacy Intern
Bruce Smith Drugs
01.2012 - 01.2016
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
University of Missouri- Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri- Kansas City