Julia A. Livingston PharmD
Copley,OH
Summary
Highly motivated pharmacist proficient in treatment planning, and patient care with exceptional communication skills. Adept at educating patients and clinicians alike to bring about the best possible outcomes. Background includes clinical reviews, patient counseling physician support and project management. Demonstrated success in medication therapy management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
C & S Healthcare Services
Beachwood , OH
11.2023 - Current
- Promote patient safety and optimize medication therapy outcomes.
- Ensure safe and effective medication for residents.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to review medication regimens.
- Conduct medication reconciliation and monitor patients for drug interactions via monthly chart reviews
- Educate staff and residents about proper medication administration.
Health Care Services Pharmacist (Seasonal)
Walgreens
Barberton, OH
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided Clinical Services to patients such as immunizations or MTM interventions
Clinical Program Staff Pharmacist
Cigna/Express Scripts
Dublin, OH
12.2020 - 10.2023
- REMOTE
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patient health records, employing evidence-based medicine principles to proactively engage patients in effectively managing their drug regimens and identifying cost-saving opportunities within their prescription drug plans.
- Address incoming inquiries regarding drug therapy and provided follow-up support to ensure consistent patient care, delivering essential clinical counseling when required.
- Ensure successful initiation of treatment by reaching out to patients new to their therapy, educating them about medication regimens, and offering insights into over-the-counter products and devices that align with treatment objectives.
- Cultivate a reputation as a dependable advisor to physicians and healthcare professionals, offering consultations to address therapy gaps and recommending evidence-based alternate treatment approaches.
- Utilize specialized expertise to conduct comprehensive drug utilization reviews for patients with complex conditions tied to specific patient outcomes. Collaborated with specialist pharmacists, physicians, and patients to address therapy concerns, including making Gap In Care (GIC) calls and other interventions.
- Serves as a representative of Express Scripts and the Therapeutic Resource Centers at meetings, enlightening clients about the TRC process's value in enhancing member health and reducing costs.
- Engage in community outreach and education initiatives related to specialized areas of expertise.
- Provides operational assistance for various programs within the Express Scripts clinical product portfolio, such as ScreenRx, Health Connect 360, and Advanced Opioid Management. Effectively communicated program intricacies and offered patient counseling to promote improved health outcomes for patients, providers, caregivers, and clients.
Post Graduate Training
UH Gate Pharmacy
Elyria, OH
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Outpatient Pharmacy
- Review physician orders to assess accuracy and safety
- Oversee work quality, performance and service quality of pharmacy technicians
Post Graduate Training
University Hospitals
Cleveland, OH
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Pharmacy Practice Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Resident-Population Health
- PGY-1 Longitudinal Residency Experiences
Post Graduate Training
UH Bolwell Pharmacy
Cleveland, OH
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Outpatient Pharmacy/Meds to Beds
- Review physician orders to assess accuracy and safety
- Supervise Meds to Beds Program, including policies and procedures
- Attend daily medical rounds; interact with other health professionals to facilitate and educate about the program; help present inappropriate use of medications
- Medication delivery and counseling
Post Graduate Training
UH Accountable Care Org
Shaker Heights, OH
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Population Health;
- Work together with payors to enhance the health status of members using quality metrics
- Identify and communicating gaps in care
- Communicating Medication Therapy Management patient interventions to providers
- Educating healthcare providers on the rationale for therapy
- Improving patient medication adherence
- Manage APPE students with a focus on Medication Therapy Management
Post Graduate Training
Sharon Family Practice
Wadsworth, OH
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, disease management and overall pharmacy support
- Provide support and direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting with adult patients seen by physicians
- Serve as a pharmacist provider in medical appointments
Pharmacy Intern
Cleveland Clinic
Mayfield, OH
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Participated in training new pharmacy technicians and couriers.
- Communicated with other clinicians as necessary to facilitate customer care.
- Interpreted, prepared, dispensed, and distributed medication orders.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Rootstown, OH05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Kent State University
12.2013
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning & Project Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Specialized Pharmacy Services
- Community Engagement
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Monitoring and Modifying Medications
- Designing & Implementing Medication Therapy Plans
- Marketing
- Time Management & Schedule Preparation
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist - License #03439478
- Immunization Certification – NEOMED, Rootstown, OH
- Basic Life Support Certification - American Heart Association
- APhA Medication Therapy Management Certification
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
OSHA Biosafety and Blood Borne Pathogen Training - Teaching & Learning Certificate
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Research
“Cost and time Efficacy of Incorporating Outcome & Medication Therapy Management (MTM) into Ambulatory Care Clinic Setting.” Livingston J., Monteleone D., & King C; MetroHealthJune/July 2018
- Created the protocol based on the project idea Developed a data collection tool, completed MTM encounters, collected data and incorporated the protocol, results and discussion into the manuscript
"Impact of Medications Therapy Management Services on 30-day Readmission Rates in a Nurse led Heart Failure Clinic.” Prostyk, N; Preston, S., & Livingston J., Unruh A; University Hospitals Portage, Spring 2018
- Assisted in writing the protocol
- Created and edited the first two drafts of the manuscript for publication
Peer Reviewed Publications
“Semaglutide: how does it measure up against the rest?” OSHP Bulletin, published in
March/April 2019 issue. J. Livingston, PharmD Candidate; C. King, PharmD, BCACP, CACP.
Peer-reviewed.
Timeline
Pharmacist
C & S Healthcare Services
11.2023 - Current
Health Care Services Pharmacist (Seasonal)
Walgreens
10.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Program Staff Pharmacist
Cigna/Express Scripts
12.2020 - 10.2023
Post Graduate Training
UH Gate Pharmacy
03.2020 - 12.2020
Post Graduate Training
University Hospitals
11.2019 - 12.2020
Post Graduate Training
UH Bolwell Pharmacy
11.2019 - 12.2020
Post Graduate Training
UH Accountable Care Org
11.2019 - 12.2020
Post Graduate Training
Sharon Family Practice
01.2019 - 12.2020
Pharmacy Intern
Cleveland Clinic
06.2016 - 05.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Kent State University
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