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Nicholas Groth

Akron

Summary

Pharmacy professional prepared for impactful contributions in medication management and approval processes. Skilled in evaluating clinical information and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven with expertise in patient care, drug utilization review, and healthcare communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Entered new patient profiles and prescriptions into medication input software system.
  • Verified, filled and dispensed prescriptions in accordance with the State and Federal regulations.
  • Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email.
  • Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drug and controlled substances.
  • Conducted drug utilization reviews, drug interventions and therapy management.
  • Conducted prior authorizations with appropriate body to assist in drug coverage.

MTM Pharmacist

Aspen RxHealth
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Outgoing phone calls to targeted patients involving patient medication adherence, targeted therapy intervention, and complete medication reviews.
  • Assisted patients with numerous ways to help with medication adherence and any other medication problems.

MTM Pharmacist

Akron Children's Hospital Specialty Pharmacy
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Responsible for starting and implementing the Neurology Clinic in Specialty Pharmacy
  • Recruited over 100 patients in the first year to expand our services and offer specialty medication management – Now approaching 200
  • Periodically follow up with patients on neurology specialty medications
  • Submitted thousands of Prior Authorizations and written hundreds of appeals to help get access to specialty medications regarding neurology
  • Work directly with providers including nurses and doctors to coordinate therapy for patients as well as assist in access to medications.
  • Responsible for monthly refills calls, insurance inquiries and work through numerous amounts of PA issues (criteria vs atypical/offlabel).

Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle Pharmacy
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Managed pharmacy inventory through proper medication ordering, returns and inter-store transfers.
  • Maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, including department cleanliness.
  • Maintained proper inventory levels, rotated stock and immediately complied with prescription drug recalls.
  • Directed operations to increase efficiency and minimize patient wait times.
  • Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drug and controlled substances.
  • Conducted drug utilization reviews, drug interventions and therapy management.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Northeast Ohio Medical University
Rootstown, OH
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
05.2017

Skills

  • Integrating technology
  • Benefit coverage
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Claims processing experience
  • Knowledgeable in Epic
  • Medication dispensing
  • Pharmacy automation systems
  • Drug utilization review
  • Educating patients
  • Prior authorization process
  • Medical appeals handling

Certification

  • State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy | Pharmacy License #03440974
  • American Heart Association | Basic Life Support #175504460788
  • American Pharmacist Association | Medication Therapy Management Certification
  • American Pharmacist Association | Immunization Delivery Certification
  • OSHA Biosafety and Blood-Borne Pathogen Training Certification

Interests

  • Sustainable Tech Innovations
  • Developing software, websites, and apps in various programming languages
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
  • Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
  • Music Producing

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
12.2021 - 10.2022

MTM Pharmacist

Aspen RxHealth
08.2021 - 10.2021

MTM Pharmacist

Akron Children's Hospital Specialty Pharmacy
02.2021 - 10.2021

Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle Pharmacy
10.2017 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Miami University

Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Northeast Ohio Medical University

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