SCHRIE ASKEW
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Patient-focused clinical pharmacist with over 17 years of experience across retail, remote and hospital-based settings. Proven success in medication therapy management, order verification, and drug utilization review, with a strong record of improving patient adherence and safety. Skilled in assessing drug therapies and ensuring the appropriateness of provider orders, while also offering valuable drug information and patient education. Now, eagerly seeking to bring clinical excellence and compassionate care to a dynamic healthcare organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Clinical Pharmacist
Sentara Proprium Pharmacy
Chesapeake, Virginia
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered specialty pharmacy services supporting high-cost, complex therapies with intensive clinical oversight, personalized patient care, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
- Managed medications for complex, chronic, and rare disease states including oncology, autoimmune disorders, HIV/AIDS, and transplant care.
- Conducted frequent follow-ups to monitor adherence, therapeutic response, and adverse effects, intervening promptly to optimize outcomes and minimize toxicity.
- Collaborated closely with prescribers and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment plans, laboratory monitoring, and ongoing clinical assessments.
- Coordinated home delivery of specialty medications and supplies, including temperature-controlled shipping to maintain product integrity.
- Applied advanced clinical judgment beyond standard retail counseling to support patients requiring continuous monitoring and complex medication management.
Remote Clinical Pharmacist
Janus RX/IPS
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Performed remote order entry and verification in compliance with the Joint Commission (TJC) standards
- Conducted real-time clinical monitoring and recommended interventions when needed to minimize medication errors.
- Managed after-hours pharmacy services, facilitating procurement and medication access through backup pharmacy systems for continuous patient care.
- Responded to inquiries from hospital staff, resolving issues related to orders, drug interactions, or availability, with professionalism and clarity.
- Provided general drug information and documentation in accordance with internal protocols and quality event reporting guidelines.
Clinical Pharmacist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Dispensed medications safely and efficiently in a high-volume outpatient setting.
- Optimized patient drug therapy in accordance with clinical standards, ensuring the accuracy and safety of provider medication orders.
- Delivered in-depth counseling to patients, empowering medication understanding and adherence for chronic and acute conditions.
- Acted as a key drug information resource for patients, technicians, and providers; made therapeutic recommendations based on current practices, and patient-specific needs.
- Triaged and escalated clinical concerns with healthcare team.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Norfolk, VA
08.2007 - 07.2024
- Directed all aspects of retail pharmacy operations, including staffing, inventory management, and customer service.
- Managed MTM programs that achieved 87% Medicare PDC scores and improved patient adherence by 16%
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
- Provided education to patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and storage instructions, including on-site demonstrations.
- Supervised a pharmacy staff of six techs and one staff pharmacist.
- Administered immunizations and promoted public health initiatives.
- Maintained full compliance with state and federal regulations.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
Hampton University School of Pharmacy
HamptonBachelor of Science - Chemistry
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Collaboration and adaptability skills
- Clinical decision-making and order verification
- Medication therapy management (MTM)
- Drug utilization review
- EPIC, HCS, Mckesson, Therigy, Onbase
- Patient counseling and education
- Workflow optimization and preceptorship
Certification
ASHP Professional Certificates, 2025
• PowerPak MTM Certificate, 2025
• APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate, 2009
• VA Pharmacy Licensure, 2007
• PowerPak MTM Certificate, 2025
• APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate, 2009
• VA Pharmacy Licensure, 2007
Timeline
Specialty Clinical Pharmacist
Sentara Proprium Pharmacy
09.2025 - Current
Remote Clinical Pharmacist
Janus RX/IPS
12.2024 - 12.2025
Clinical Pharmacist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2025
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
08.2007 - 07.2024
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
Hampton University School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Norfolk State University