Maura Frasch
Kulpmont,PA
Summary
Experienced ambulatory clinical pharmacist at Geisinger with a background that includes clinical reviews, patient counseling and physician support for effective dosages. Familiar with contraindications, interactions and side effects of a wide range of treatments. Highly-motivated employee with a strong work ethic who has adaptability, interpersonal skills, and desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
Geisinger 65 Forward Coal Township
Coal Township, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Provides in-person and telemedicine drug therapy recommendations using updated clinical guidelines to patients with chronic disease states, including, but not limited to, diabetes, anticoagulation, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
- Reviews patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
- Assists diabetic patients in creating a glucose monitoring plan and ensuring they correctly obtain glucose data via either a fingerstick glucometer or a continuous glucose monitor.
- Conducts regular reviews of medication profiles to identify possible adverse reactions, or duplications in therapy.
- Provides education to patients on proper medication usage, importance of medication compliance, side effects, and medication storage information.
- Enrolls patients in pill-packaging services when needed.
- Submits prior authorizations to insurance companies via both PromptPA and CoverMyMeds.
- Routinely checks INR levels and obtains pertinent patient history in order to create a therapeutic Warfarin regimen for the patient.
- Provides both pre-op and post-op instructions for patients who need to hold their oral anticoagulant for a procedure. When appropriate, bridge the patient with therapeutic Lovenox while they are holding their oral anticoagulant.
- Assist patients in enrolling in several prescription cost-saving programs, such as PACE, PACENET, and manufacturer-based assistance programs.
- Administer vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Mentors PGY1 residents on day-to-day operations, clinical support, medications, and other vital job aspects
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
Geisinger Shamokin Specialty Clinic
Shamokin, PA
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided in-person and telemedicine drug therapy recommendations using updated clinical guidelines to patients with chronic disease states including but not limited to diabetes, anticoagulation, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
- Provided counseling to patients regarding their medications, including appropriate administration techniques, potential side effects, and allergic reactions that may occur.
- Assisted diabetic patients in creating a glucose monitoring plan and ensuring they correctly obtain glucose data via either a fingerstick glucometer or a continuous glucose monitor.
- Routinely checked INR levels and obtained pertinent patient history in order to create a therapeutic Warfarin regimen for the patient.
- Provided both pre-op and post-op instructions for patients who needed to hold their oral anticoagulant for a procedure. When appropriate, bridged patient with therapeutic Lovenox while they were holding their oral anticoagulant.
- Mentored pharmacy interns on day-to-day operations, clinical support, medications, and other vital job aspects.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Shamokin, PA
02.2012 - 05.2019
- Worked closely with pharmacists and used medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication.
- Entered new patient profiles and prescriptions into the software system when appropriate.
- Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Correctly verified patient data and billing information.
- Promptly referred all doctors’ calls and customers’ medical questions to the pharmacist on duty.
- Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Regularly ordered medication and pharmacy, office and restroom supplies.
- Consistently upheld proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards.
- Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality.
- Retrieved, counted and measured drugs and capped and uncapped vials and bottles.
- Labeled all products appropriately, including cautionary and auxiliary labels.
- Precisely processed third party prescriptions and managed adjudication review.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05-2019
Skills
- Exceptional patient care and interaction
- Treatment monitoring
- CPR certification
- Efficient and accurate
- Medication dispensing and immunizations
- Patient education and counseling
- Motivated to tackle new challenges
Certification
- Pennsylvania Registered Pharmacist - License # RP453987
- Pennsylvania Authorization to Administer Injectables for Pharmacist- License # RPI014344
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Program (CPR and AED)
Accomplishments
- Geisinger Family Practice Ambulatory Care Pharmacist of the Quarter- Spring 2020
- Geisinger Non-Traditional Ambulatory Care Pharmacist of the Quarter, Summer 2023
- Preceptor for Geisinger's PGY1 Central Region Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Program- 2023 and 2024
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Skiing
- Attending sporting events (Penn State, Eagles, Phillies)
- Spending time with family, friends, and my dog, Frankie
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
Geisinger 65 Forward Coal Township
06.2022 - Current
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
Geisinger Shamokin Specialty Clinic
06.2019 - 06.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
02.2012 - 05.2019
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Marshall University
Similar Profiles
Kathryne FabianKathryne Fabian
LPN at Geisinger 65 ForwardLPN at Geisinger 65 Forward
Chou YangChou Yang
Cashier/Waiter's Assistant at Bangkok Thai 65Cashier/Waiter's Assistant at Bangkok Thai 65
Amber Cruz-FeinbergAmber Cruz-Feinberg
Paraprofessional at New York City Department Of Education - PS 65Paraprofessional at New York City Department Of Education - PS 65