SAI AKKINENI
Stamford,CT
Summary
Registered Pharmacist with a PharmD and MS in Pharmacotherapy, eager to contribute expertise in drug development, regulatory compliance, and clinical oversight within a healthcare setting. Actively seeking an opportunity to apply comprehensive skills in patient-focused care to contribute effectively to the pharmacy team's success while delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Slavins Hancock Pharmacy
Stamford, CT
03.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient treatment plans and medication regimens.
- Enhanced customer service experience by addressing inquiries regarding medications and health concerns.
- Implemented workflow improvements that increased efficiency in prescription processing and dispensing times.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
Regulatory Compliance Analyst
Slavins Hancock Pharmacy
Stamford
04.2024 - Current
- Regularly performed internal audits of prescription files, data transmitted via claim adjudication and risk analysis of policies and procedures.
- Provided regulatory and compliance reports to costumers, doctors, PBMS and state and federal regulatory officials.
Drug Development Scientist
Tergus Pharma
Durham, NC
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop meticulously crafted SOPs and study protocols that consistently delivered high-quality outcomes and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Effectively represented the department and company in internal and external client meetings, facilitating a highly productive exchange of ideas, while demonstrating unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Made significant contributions to CMC activities, including formulation, technology, drug product design, and process development.
Pharmacy Technician
Melbran Pharmacy
New York, NY
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Facilitated communication between physicians and the pharmacy for accurate and timely prescription processing.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to resolve issues related to medication therapy, insurance coverage, and prior authorization processes.
- Established hospital, pharmacy, and patient relationships conducive to effective patient care.
Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Liaison
Kasturba Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Served as the key liaison between the hospital pharmacy, medical staff, and external providers
- Assisted patients in navigating their treatment plans, understanding their regimen, and accessing therapies.
- Monitored patient compliance and follow-up on therapy outcomes.
- Performed medication reviews, involving computer order entry, monitoring allergies, enforcing formulary decisions, and evaluating potential drug interactions.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary care team meetings, providing vital pharmacy insights that contributed to the development of integrated care plans for high-risk patients.
Education
MS - Pharmacotherapy
St. Johns University
PharmD -
Manipal University
Skills
- Prescription verification
- Patient education and counseling
- Compliance monitoring
- Documentation review
- Patient care optimization
- Drug utilization review
Timeline
Pharmacist
Slavins Hancock Pharmacy
03.2026 - Current
Regulatory Compliance Analyst
Slavins Hancock Pharmacy
04.2024 - Current
Drug Development Scientist
Tergus Pharma
10.2022 - 02.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Melbran Pharmacy
07.2020 - 09.2021
Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Liaison
Kasturba Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2019
MS - Pharmacotherapy
St. Johns University
PharmD -
Manipal University