MONICA FERRONI-SAKASEGAWA
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Pharmacist with significant experience at Veterans Health Administration, dedicated to chronic disease management and optimizing medication safety.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Clinical Informatics & Ambulatory Support Pharmacist
Veterans Health Administration
La Jolla, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborate on Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Care initiatives, supporting CDS tools, lab ordering, and population tracking.
- Participate in clinical informatics for medication workflows while maintaining oversight of medication use protocols.
- Provided ambulatory support including medication reconciliation, injectable therapy guidance, and chronic care navigation.
Clinical Pharmacist – Informatics & Ambulatory Support
Palomar Healthcare
Escondido, CA
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported build of power plans combining labs, imaging, and med orders for ambulatory use.
- Collaborated with the Director of Pharmacy and CMO to ensure chronic medication therapies aligned with current guidelines.
- Conducted patient-specific evaluations in new infusion center for injectables (e.g., osteoporosis, chemo preps).
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist / Informatics Lead
HHSA County of San Diego
San Diego, CA
12.2001 - 11.2023
- Managed ambulatory clinic support with provider-requested drug consults, TDM, and patient education.
- Performed medication reconciliation, medication therapy reviews, and direct documentation in EHR.
- Guided formulary decisions and served as liaison for medical necessity coverage and prior auths.
- Supported management of injectable medications and chronic disease protocols.
Per Diem Pharmacist
San Diego State University Health Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Administered vaccines and performed COVID diagnostics using EMR charting.
- Delivered patient education and responded to medication safety questions.
Per Diem & Staff Pharmacist (Various)
Sharp Healthcare / UCSD / Longs Drugs
San Diego, CA
01.1994 - 01.2007
- Extensive experience in outpatient ambulatory, specialty, and discharge pharmacy services.
- Provided direct medication consultations, managed chronic therapies, and ensured adherence.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CASkills
- Ambulatory care and MTM
- Chronic disease management
- Medication safety and reconciliation
- Formulary management and prior authorization
- Patient education for injectable medications
- Collaborative practice and interdisciplinary care
- Regulatory compliance with BOP, CMS, Joint Commission
- Epic, Cerner, Oracle, SQL, Discern, CCL
Certification
- California Registered Pharmacist #47660
- Hawaii Registered Pharmacist #2343
- BCACP – Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
- CPHIMS – Healthcare Information & Management Systems
- PMP – Project Management Professional
- AHA BLS Certification (current)
- Cerner/Oracle Pharmacy Inpatient Solution Certification
Accomplishments
- High Reliability Organization Certificate of Excellence Award collaborating with Infection Control Prevention of Clostridium Difficile.
- Awarded San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital Employee of the Month (twice), nominated by peers and administration.
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
- HIMSS Southern California Chapter
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
Timeline
Clinical Informatics & Ambulatory Support Pharmacist
Veterans Health Administration
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist – Informatics & Ambulatory Support
Palomar Healthcare
03.2023 - 11.2023
Per Diem Pharmacist
San Diego State University Health Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist / Informatics Lead
HHSA County of San Diego
12.2001 - 11.2023
Per Diem & Staff Pharmacist (Various)
Sharp Healthcare / UCSD / Longs Drugs
01.1994 - 01.2007
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
University of the Pacific
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