Samara Blount

• Responded to inquiries from healthcare professionals regarding product inquiries, clinical trial information, and medical literature.
• Contributed to the development of scientific materials, including slide decks, publications, and medical information documents.
• Established and maintained relationships with key opinion leaders in disease states pertaining to diabetes, HIV, and CKD to exchange scientific information and support research initiatives
• Conducted presentations and training sessions on disease state awareness, product information, and clinical data.
• Represented the company at medical conferences, advisory boards, and other scientific meetings.
• Act as the primary liaison and ensure compliance for the 340B program.
• Acted as the primary liaison in the completion of patient assistance applications multiple drug manufacturers like Novo Nordisk, Lilly, AstraZeneca, GSK, etc.
• Aid physicians in the completion of prior authorization request.
• Certify correct billing diagnosis for those with diabetes, hypertension, and hypertension through HEDIS measures.
• Conduct training of medical device to employees and staff.
• Co-precept P4 pharmacy students on their advanced diabetes management elective rotation
• Create individualized care plans and perform disease states management in diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
• Monitor daily blood glucose readings of patients through various continuous glucose monitoring systems such Dexcom and Freestyle Libre.
• Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Piloted and assisted in the implementation of several programs to increase positive healthcare outcomes..

1. Check each prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
2. Evaluate patient vaccination records and discuss with patients' pertinent information regarding current and future vaccination schedules.
3. Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy.
4. Oversaw the proper filling and dispensing of an average of 40 prescriptions per day.

Responsibilities included:

• Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
• Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
• Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
• Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
• Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
• Provided efficient customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
• Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.